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Like Elvis, preacher Eulis, a k a the Apostle E.F., was influenced by the black Baptist church in the Deep South. But instead of honing his singing skills via the grand, gospel music he heard, Eulis developed his preaching skills along the exuberant interchanges between preacher and congregation.
He became quite a hit on the tent-preaching circuit at age 12, and in this stirring, complex portrait of a charismatic evangelist, Robert Duvall gives testimony to his towering acting skills. Unveiled as a special presentation at the Toronto International Film Festival, "The Apostle" is a wise and inspiring film.
Lo, should October Films unveileth "The Aspostle" for seven days in the City of Angels at year's end, it will surely reap a bounteous best actor Oscar nomination for Duvall. Verily.
A jarringly rich and complex depiction of down-home religion as well as the psychological makeup of a wayward man, "The Apostle" is a stirring story. It's a tale of sin and redemption and, owing to the nature of its lead character, it's also about sex. All the major biblical stuff. It centers on a man who has trouble keeping on God's path; indeed, he's a sinner of gross proportion. While mesmeric and in control at the altar, Eulis' doctrinaire, hard-headed stubbornness hurts him in relations with his flock, principally his wife (Farrah Fawcett) and his congregation. After running out of forgiveness, they wrest the church from him. Worse, his wife takes up with a younger, kinder minister. Eulis doesn't turn the other cheek; he smashes the man with a baseball bat, puts him in a coma, and flees town.
Neither repentant of his crime nor diminished in his enthusiasm for spreading the Word, Eulis heads for Louisiana, landing in a mostly black bayou town. He truly believes that the Good Lord has pointed him there; in his conflicted torments, he still feels he's an instrument of God. In short, his faith is fueled not only by moral denial but megalomania as well.
Yet there's no denying Eulis' energy and his ability to inspire folk. He takes a new name, the Apostle E.F., and resurrects a small, black church from decay and despair. The cagey clergyman takes to the radio, inspiring folk all along the bayou. The white listeners think he's black; the blacks, of course, know better but appreciate his style.
A rollickingly perceptive study of man's need for community and religion as prismed through the imperfections of a doggedly devout man, "The Apostle" is a gloriously rich film. It is wisdom told through simple folk and, as such, it may suffer derision from the so-called sophisticates who look down their noses at the regenerative powers of basic religion. As its writer-director, Duvall's narrative sermonizing is a wonder. "The Apostle" is garbed in deliciously bold colors of human behavior, and Duvall's vision is enriched by an earthy sensibility. It courses with contradiction -- human weakness and human strength.
The story's power comes largely from the players. In addition to Duvall's transcendent performance, the entire congregation of players is outstanding. Particular praise goes to John Beasley as the retired preacher who takes E.F. in during his time of need. Fawcett is well-cast as his addled wife, while Miranda Richardson does a splendid turn as a woman smitten by the preacher man. As a redneck driving his Caterpillar toward his own personal Damascus, Billy Bob Thornton is a man of fire.
Technical contributions are a marvel, especially cinematographer Barry Markowitz's eloquently earthy compositions and music supervisor Peter Afterman's galvanic, gospel sounds.
THE APOSTLE
Butchers Run Films
Producer Rob Carliner
Screenwriter-director Robert Duvall
Executive producer Robert Duvall
Director of photography Barry Markowitz
Production designer Linda Burton
Editor Steve Mack
Music David Mansfield
Music supervisor Peter Afterman
Sound mixer Steve Aaron
Color/stereo
Cast:
Eulis/The Apostle E.F. Robert Duvall
Toosie Miranda Richardson
Jessie Dewey Farrah Fawcett
Brother Blackwell John Beasley
Mrs. Dewey Sr. June Carter Cash
Sam Walton Goggins
Joe Billy Joe Shaver
Troublemaker Billy Bob Thornton
Elmo Rick Dial
Running time -- 148 minutes
No MPAA rating...
He became quite a hit on the tent-preaching circuit at age 12, and in this stirring, complex portrait of a charismatic evangelist, Robert Duvall gives testimony to his towering acting skills. Unveiled as a special presentation at the Toronto International Film Festival, "The Apostle" is a wise and inspiring film.
Lo, should October Films unveileth "The Aspostle" for seven days in the City of Angels at year's end, it will surely reap a bounteous best actor Oscar nomination for Duvall. Verily.
A jarringly rich and complex depiction of down-home religion as well as the psychological makeup of a wayward man, "The Apostle" is a stirring story. It's a tale of sin and redemption and, owing to the nature of its lead character, it's also about sex. All the major biblical stuff. It centers on a man who has trouble keeping on God's path; indeed, he's a sinner of gross proportion. While mesmeric and in control at the altar, Eulis' doctrinaire, hard-headed stubbornness hurts him in relations with his flock, principally his wife (Farrah Fawcett) and his congregation. After running out of forgiveness, they wrest the church from him. Worse, his wife takes up with a younger, kinder minister. Eulis doesn't turn the other cheek; he smashes the man with a baseball bat, puts him in a coma, and flees town.
Neither repentant of his crime nor diminished in his enthusiasm for spreading the Word, Eulis heads for Louisiana, landing in a mostly black bayou town. He truly believes that the Good Lord has pointed him there; in his conflicted torments, he still feels he's an instrument of God. In short, his faith is fueled not only by moral denial but megalomania as well.
Yet there's no denying Eulis' energy and his ability to inspire folk. He takes a new name, the Apostle E.F., and resurrects a small, black church from decay and despair. The cagey clergyman takes to the radio, inspiring folk all along the bayou. The white listeners think he's black; the blacks, of course, know better but appreciate his style.
A rollickingly perceptive study of man's need for community and religion as prismed through the imperfections of a doggedly devout man, "The Apostle" is a gloriously rich film. It is wisdom told through simple folk and, as such, it may suffer derision from the so-called sophisticates who look down their noses at the regenerative powers of basic religion. As its writer-director, Duvall's narrative sermonizing is a wonder. "The Apostle" is garbed in deliciously bold colors of human behavior, and Duvall's vision is enriched by an earthy sensibility. It courses with contradiction -- human weakness and human strength.
The story's power comes largely from the players. In addition to Duvall's transcendent performance, the entire congregation of players is outstanding. Particular praise goes to John Beasley as the retired preacher who takes E.F. in during his time of need. Fawcett is well-cast as his addled wife, while Miranda Richardson does a splendid turn as a woman smitten by the preacher man. As a redneck driving his Caterpillar toward his own personal Damascus, Billy Bob Thornton is a man of fire.
Technical contributions are a marvel, especially cinematographer Barry Markowitz's eloquently earthy compositions and music supervisor Peter Afterman's galvanic, gospel sounds.
THE APOSTLE
Butchers Run Films
Producer Rob Carliner
Screenwriter-director Robert Duvall
Executive producer Robert Duvall
Director of photography Barry Markowitz
Production designer Linda Burton
Editor Steve Mack
Music David Mansfield
Music supervisor Peter Afterman
Sound mixer Steve Aaron
Color/stereo
Cast:
Eulis/The Apostle E.F. Robert Duvall
Toosie Miranda Richardson
Jessie Dewey Farrah Fawcett
Brother Blackwell John Beasley
Mrs. Dewey Sr. June Carter Cash
Sam Walton Goggins
Joe Billy Joe Shaver
Troublemaker Billy Bob Thornton
Elmo Rick Dial
Running time -- 148 minutes
No MPAA rating...
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