The Agony and the Ecstasy
starring: Charlton Heston, Rex Harrison, Diane Cilento, Harry Andrews, Alberto Lupo
directed by: Carol Reed
directed by: Carol Reed
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The biographical story of michelangelos troubles while painting the sistine chapel at the urging of pope julius ii.Studio: TcfheRelease Date: 02/12/2008Starring: Charlton Heston Harry AndrewsRun time: 138 minutesRating: Nr
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Carol Reed (The Third Man) directed this 1965 portrait of the relationship between Michelangelo (Charlton Heston) and Pope Julius II (Rex Harrison), who commissioned the artist to paint the Sistine Chapel ceiling. Based on a novel by Irving Stone, the script plods along, juggling the dynamics between the two men along with a somewhat perfunctory love story and distracting battle sequences. Reed seems more attuned to the nuances and great pains of the artistic process, as seen in sequences of Michelangelo working. But the overall focus of the film is unfortunately fuzzy. --Tom Keogh
The biographical story of michelangelos troubles while painting the sistine chapel at the urging of pope julius ii.Studio: TcfheRelease Date: 02/12/2008Starring: Charlton Heston Harry AndrewsRun time: 138 minutesRating: Nr
Amazon.com essential video:
Carol Reed (The Third Man) directed this 1965 portrait of the relationship between Michelangelo (Charlton Heston) and Pope Julius II (Rex Harrison), who commissioned the artist to paint the Sistine Chapel ceiling. Based on a novel by Irving Stone, the script plods along, juggling the dynamics between the two men along with a somewhat perfunctory love story and distracting battle sequences. Reed seems more attuned to the nuances and great pains of the artistic process, as seen in sequences of Michelangelo working. But the overall focus of the film is unfortunately fuzzy. --Tom Keogh
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- Wonderful old classic
What can I say, other than state that this movie was superb when it was released and was a joy to watch again.
Rating: - I've waited for over 3 decades to read this again...
I was in high school when this book first found it's way into my reach - not that I was reaching all that much for `books' in those days...
This work taught me a new appreciation for patience and for the joys of relaxation through reading.
To find a gently used copy of this story in such fine shape (while the shape of most things in my world have come to change quite a bit...) is truly a gift.
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Rating: - The Agony and the Ecstasy
Want to know what Michelangelo went through to paint the Sistine Chapel, and all the history around it?This is a perfect, comedic, touching "must-see"!!!
Rating: - Agony and Ecstasy
One of my fav movies.... love it... it's not the Ten Commandments, but Charlton Heston is great!!
Rating: - wonderful
I wanted to know what this film was about. It was a very good review of Michanchloe. Not spelled right. I really enjoyed this film.
- Wonderful old classicWhat can I say, other than state that this movie was superb when it was released and was a joy to watch again.
- I've waited for over 3 decades to read this again...I was in high school when this book first found it's way into my reach - not that I was reaching all that much for `books' in those days...
This work taught me a new appreciation for patience and for the joys of relaxation through reading.
To find a gently used copy of this story in such fine shape (while the shape of most things in my world have come to change quite a bit...) is truly a gift.
I will slide back in time once again, while taking up this great piece of literature... Read More
- The Agony and the EcstasyWant to know what Michelangelo went through to paint the Sistine Chapel, and all the history around it?This is a perfect, comedic, touching "must-see"!!!
- Agony and EcstasyOne of my fav movies.... love it... it's not the Ten Commandments, but Charlton Heston is great!!
- wonderfulI wanted to know what this film was about. It was a very good review of Michanchloe. Not spelled right. I really enjoyed this film.
