I saw the film from the perspective of a Greek Orthodox believer, with all the reserves about a pure eccentric Romano Catholic saint. Joseph of Cupertino remains provocative for many Rome Church believers but for an Orthodox he is just out of anyreason. The key, in my case, to accept and almost to love the story was the splendid acting of Maximilian Schell. He gives something essential to his Joseph to be, off course, version of Forrest Gump but more. He gives a solide- touching role, a precise portrait for somebody remaining, scene by scene, a not comfortable puzzle. It is not only a talent or hard work and technique proof. But the result, maybe I am wrong, of lovely dedication.
Review of The Reluctant Saint
