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| Peter & Paul DVD | 
 enlarge | Actor: Anthony Hopkins
Studio: Vision Video
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  64 reviews
Sales Rank: 6623
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd-video, Subtitled, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Running Time: 194 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
ISBN: 1563646285
UPC: 727985005058
EAN: 9781563646287
ASIN: B00009KYDL
Theatrical Release Date: April 12, 1981
Release Date: December 1, 2002
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| Customer Reviews:
 Peter & Paul DVD January 3, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a realistic hones rendering of the Book of Acts. The scenario, directions and production are superb. Watching this movie is not only a trip through the Book of Acts but also a cress cross the Whole New Testament Books which were written by St. Paul guided by the Holy Spirit.
peter & paul-dvd August 1, 2006
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
this is the best account of the ministry of paul, and the best performance of hopkins from all the many films i have seen of him. this is a definate best buy of any of his films, and the best account of paul you will find.
 Riviting but Dangerously Skewed July 30, 2006
16 out of 23 found this review helpful
Without a doubt, the performances were outstanding, that is if you believe that Peter was a wimp and Paul was continuously caving in to temper tantrums. The devil is in the details, and the details according to the writer seems to be that he wants us to believe that it was Paul and not Peter that deserved the "keys of the Kingdom." He imposed a view of Peter and Paul that suggests through repitition that faith ALONE will save us.
I have watched this film many times and with each viewing,a interior voice advised, "Go read Acts." I did, several times, and found the film's account of the famed duo not only lacking, but led one to error. Message: beware when performances diminish (cloud) accuracy, fact, and judgment. I have thus tossed my copy. These days, I seek unadulterated truth, particularly when it comes to scripture. I don't think it is asking too much to require both accuracy and outstanding performances when one addresses matters of faith and morals.
Peter and Paul July 4, 2006
10 out of 12 found this review helpful
This is one of the very best religious DVDs that I've ever seen. The acting was superb and the story followed very closely to the Biblical accounts in the New Testament. There were very few instances of dramatic licenses taken with this film. I would highly encourage it to be viewed.
The Book of Acts made interesting and understandable! May 12, 2006
28 out of 29 found this review helpful
First, I agree with other reviewers here that the portrayal of Paul the Apostle by Anthony Hopkins is a standout performance worthy of an emmy nomination. Robert Foxworth's Peter is also interestingly done but our information is lacking about his ministry when he disappears after Chapter 7 in the book of Acts. Therefore the movie focuses on Paul's attempt to unite Jew,Greek and Roman in a trinity of new Christian faith and this film delivers on that concept, even though it is somewhat romanticized. Some very effective scenes remind you of "Jesus of Nazareth". One suprise is when Paul is being confronted by his "thorn in the flesh" while consulting with Barnabas and Mark, you hear a mysterious sound that is tough to catch but Mark inquires what it is to which Paul replies "just an animal". (Actually it is a devil). Also there is a great confrontation with the woman who throws her voice into statues and animals to ridicule Paul's ministry. When Paul tells her that she won't have the power to do that again it is effective enough to put a fear of the Lord into you! We get to see the journeys of Paul and Barnabas (you will notice a gradual decline in the richness of Barnabas shown in his clothing) , we meet Luke, Timothy, Silas, Mark and get a basic grip on what the spread of Christianity was all about in the ancient world. Nero's fay behavior will get on your nerves especially when he is engaged in conversations about Paul with his jailer. Paul's triumphant entry as a prisoner into Rome will remind you of Jesus and his entry into Jerusalem so much so that it can bring a tear to your eye. The original scene of Paul forgiving the Axeman when he is beheaded has been removed for some reason on this DVD. Well recommended to anyone who wants some insight into the early development of the Church and to understand persecution of the apostles!
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