The Apostle

[Ravi]

The Apostle was on IFC tonight.  I was kind of tired and I had seen it before, so I didn't plan on watching it, but I ended up watching the whole thing.  This is an amazing film.  Robert Duvall has written and portrayed the Sonny/E.F. as a relatable person, with the faults and desires of anyone.  He isn't a super-divine person, nor is he completely corrupt.  This is a great characterization of a man who is religious, charismatic, frail, and human.  The scenes of the congregations are very authentic feeling, and Duvall's performance in these scenes, particularly at the end, are excellent.

[1976]

in my humble opinion, one of the best acting performances in film history.