I had always wanted to hear the story of our brilliant theologian emeritus pope and couldnt wait for the film to come out.
While critics are calling it a "masterpiece" and raving about the film, I cannot but feel saddened that our Emeritus Pope was portrayed incorrectly ...both popes were
SPOILER ALERT : Below is my discussion on the film - if you have not watched it but wish to do so, then read no further
because the storyline is revealed.While I profess to not knowing the Emeritus Pope personally - I do know after purchasing and reading many of his books that he is one of the most profound theologians i ever came across. His writings and teachings are amazing.
The film shows scenes where the Emeritus Pope is (well lets just say that francis provides "answers" the emeritus pope cant.... and this is hard to swallow by any means.
anthony hopkins portrays the Emeritus Pope - He asks "where should we find God..." and the actor portraying francis says "on the journey"....
I think they got the lines mixed up.
the film commenced so well.....francis clearly upset that he was well beaten as pope ...later deciding to resign......spends a few days with the pope and trying to talk Pope Benedict out of resigning.....the Emeritus pope reveals his concerns and anguish of his papacy and asks for francis to hear his confession etc...and telling Francis that he is the right man for the job.....to take over....ummm
Has anyone else seen this film? I just cant 'buy' it.
