Extraordinary Visitor (1998) User Reviews

syrupy sweet but fab

[crows7 · 8/10 · 13 November 2005]

I saw this movie on TV and it inspired me to remember human flaws and strength. Despite the fact that this movie is undeniably as sweet as a Starbucks Chantico I felt that the acting was strong enough to pull this movie through. It had a strong foundation in the morality story genre but still allowed human flaws to play an important role. It's a fantastic movie for children in grade 7 and up. Any earlier than that and they may not understand the biblical references and certain scenes may not be appropriate. Fabulous movie for an easy watch or to teach children a few good morals. Personally it came at a time where I could appreciate the text as well as the acting. Congratulations on a great movie! Now if only I could find it again!

Sweet, but a tad muddled.

[iam-1 · 7/10 · 14 February 2000]

While the idea is a good premice, the actualization of it is a tad muddled. St. John coming to Newfoundland to find 'hope' for humanity is about as lunatic as one can imagine, but where is fall-down humour in this film? It tries to be too nice, thereby killing the momentum of the comedy. While the acting is real and solid, the writing seems a little forced - as though it was re-written by a committee whose members all had different ideas as to what the script must impart to us. there is a strong case made for not believing in modern consumerism using Jesus overthrowing the money changers as a model; but it's used twice, therefore reducing the impact. St. John performs miracles and points out that people will not believe, but this is not followed as a theme more than simply introducing it. A good effort, but not worth the effort of seeing it again, or rushing to see it, as is not as full as it could be, or as multi-layered as it ought to be, given what it's supposed to be.

Very interesting and funny

[LeRoyMarko · 8/10 · 18 April 2001]

God is asking himself if he wants to pull the plug on our planet. So he sends St. John the Baptist to investigate and to give him some reasons for not ending this world that he once created. So St. John the Baptist lands in St. John's, Newfoundland (Canada).

Funny movie and interesting look at today's society. The acting is also very good.

Seen a couple years ago at the Sudbury Cinéfest Festival.

Out of 100, I gave it 85.

Just my opinion

[alpha-14 · 10/10 · 9 February 1999]

This is the most original movie I've seen in a long time. If you're tired of seeing recycled Hollywood scripts, this movie will be a refreshing change of pace. The acting is genuine, the script funny, but thought provoking. Congrats to Mary Walsh and Andy Jones.

Satirical commentary on the state of the world at the Millennium--bound to have polarized reactions

[Claire · 8/10 · 6 November 1998]

God is disgusted with the world and tells the Pope through Mary that an envoy/prophet (John the Baptist) is being sent to find a sign if the grand human experiment should be continued, or if the plug should be pulled. John is sent to his namesake city, St. John's, Newfoundland, and here his adventure begin, both hilarious and irreverent. This film is sure to offend some while it amuses others in its musings on religion and modern culture at the millennium. (A selection of the St. Louis International Film Festival.)

john the baptist returns to earth to stop the end of the world

[sales-6 · 14 November 2000]

a wonderful movie that must be seen! No big names however you will be touched by a well directed and understated little movie with a lot of heart and passion. It stays with you. Rent it or buy it. You'll watch it more then once!