Brutally Honest Review of Cabrini
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- Опубліковано 19 жов 2024
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I really did not like the Cabrini movie - watch the video to find out why!
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I live here in Colorado, and her shrine is in golden Co, you have to walk a lot of stairs to get to the top of the shrine.and when you get to the top there's a huge statue of Jesus, and when you look over the top, you can see all of denver it's so beautiful.
Yes! She also has the shrine in NYC where most of her body is interred! - Golden Colorado is so beautiful - I would love to visit that shrine too!
Go to the shrine forget tv and movies.
I loved the movie , I saw God working miracles in her frail and sickly body. I want to learn more about her and the mission God gave her. The movie will help many to find out about her and our Mighty God . I hope people will give it a chance . 💕
been there
@@CatholicKatherine I did the procession in the Bronx on her feast day…. Beatiful shrine but would love to see Colorado
i agree that the movie was too secular and made for the general audience. It didn’t show Mother Cabrini’s faith and prayer life. We have to remember that Angel Studio is not a Catholic film studio. They were started by the Harmon brothers who are Mormons. We have to be thankful that they decided to make a movie about a saint which they don’t even believe in. This movie highlighted a Catholic saint that might inspire people to learn about the treasures of our Catholic faith. Still grateful and happy with the movie.
angel also had nothin to do with with the film initally. just like sound of freedom, it was already made.. angel is more of... i guess youd say on distribution end of things? least on those two movies..
Ok.hopefully that was the intention by Angel. I couldn’t get through 1/2 hr. Not spiritual at all. Watch the original, Mother Cabrini.
Ok.hopefully that was the intention by Angel. I couldn’t get through 1/2 hr. Not spiritual at all. Watch the original, Mother Cabrini.
We should not be so thankful to the Mormons. They are twisting the truth. On purpose, which is, by the way, the basis behind Mormonism and other sects. The Chosen is no coincide, and this story about a saint is not one either.
Whether the director/producers refused to include it or not, it is sad that the movie did not show the miracle of the spring, in Golden Colorado, where Mother Cabrini tapped a rock, and told her sisters to dig under it to find clean water for drinking and bathing. That spring still flows to this day, well over one hundred years later. Visitors to that shrine in Golden can fill up containers with that same water from faucets installed there. Mother Cabrini performed several miracles while here on earth, but perhaps those miracles were "too Catholic" for the powers that be to include some of them in the movie.
they edited PLENTY of her spirituality out of it. Another "no mention"? the SACRED HEART, are you kidding me?
They don't believe in Saints, Blessed Mother, and forget miracles. Not showing a good relationship with the Pope or the Bishop. The director stated she just happened to be a Saint. Political movie about women power. Sorry it was an insult to Mother Cabrini, the church and the Italians. Very dark movie.
Did you notice ~~ no Corpus on her very large cross? I felt her reliance was on herself ~~ I Am A Woman ~~and a survivor ~~ no mention about her loyalty to Christ or the Blessed Mother or their strength in her with her fight . She was a Saint in the Catholic Church !!
Just venting ~~ after your comments..I agree with you ! Carry on Catholic Soldier !
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I hate to burst your bubble but the habit for her order has a large cross sans corpus, you can see this in one of her many portraits. In the words of St. Josemaria Escriba: “That cross without a corpus is a symbol; it has a meaning others won’t see…for that lonely cross is calling for a pair of shoulders to bear it.”
I watched the movie last night and did notice the secular angle on it but overall I liked it, if it inspires someone to delve deeper into Mother Cabrini her devotion to the Sacred Heart, and her deep faith, then I consider it a hit.
@@GonzoTheRosarian thank you for taking me to school on the topic of the cross ~~ never to old to be learned .
Gods blessings to you .
One thing I noticed is that she didn't say, "God will provide."
Instead it was something like, "a means will be found"
There was no character growth, no introspection, no motivation. She was the same person she was at the beginning of the film.
what? that makes no sense
To reference a famous movie arc that's the same: Captain America in each of his three movies is the same (even tho he has an arc in the whole "Universe"). There's a classic "This character is correct from the start of the story and the people that must change are the ones around them" arc, and this is it. It's called the flat character arc.
A flat character arc is a type of character development in which a character doesn’t change or grow significantly over the course of the story. The protagonist already knows who they are and their main task is to fight external or internal enemies while remaining true to themselves.
Saint Padre Pío had this type of story too
She was a woman in her 40s not a child. She had a strong sense of devotion, responsibility and strength. Why would she change when she was all of those things her whole life??
@@paolavalentinasanchez7930 I'm a screenwriter, this guy has been reading too many of the educational books that we read to aid in our growth in the film industry.
Sorry I disagree. I’m a practicing Catholic and I loved the movie. Her devotion to serving the poor, the immigrant, the orphaned children, sacrificing of herself is her honoring God and living her faith strong. Her mission work was a prayer to God. It’s a movie about this incredible Catholic Nun/Saint that most people didn’t even know about, Catholics and non Catholics alike. I appreciate this film and its beautiful depiction of one of our great Catholic Saints. May we all live Gods purpose for us as she did. If you haven’t seen this beautiful movie, please go see it and may our blessed Saint Mother Cabrini speak to you and may the Holy Spirit fill your heart!
You keep mentioning her life, but this movie DISTORTED her life. She prayed once (grace, in Latin), sitting in Church talking to a girl doesnt' count; and how about that atrocious ending with the Mayor where he is impressed with her political machinations and she ends with a feminist manifesto? Did we watch the same film?
I totally agree
@@glennlanham6309 you my brother is blessed by GOD the HOLY GHOST with spiritual eyes to see the shortcomings of the movie as a Catholic movie. Cabrini is a secular movie of the life of a Catholic saint. However it is still a good movie compared to the trash movies of today. Sanctus Frances Cabrini, Ora pro nobis. GOD bless you. 🙏🏽💜🙏🏽
Practicing catholic here and I disagree..
In my opinion they hide God in this movie and her essence.
The production, sets, cloths is super well done. I needed more spirituality and God.
@@jessy8a10how do they hide God when His symbol of love and sacrifice is hanging off the nun’s neck the whole movie???
I said the same thing when I walked out of the movie, " Why didn't they even pray?"
They did pray.
no they only prayed before a meal
@@CatholicKatherineBut not a word about Christ in that prayer!
@@CatholicKatherine In Latin
Cabrini is a secular movie of a Catholic saint, it didn’t justify St. Cabrini’s life as a Catholic saint. However, it is still a good movie to watch compared to the rest of the trash movies today.
I agree with you totally and I am a woman and it almost seemed as if she did it all herself with no help from God.
I also noticed that there was no mention of God, the Name of Jesus, or Our Blessed Mother, and that really bothered me, too. It’s a phenomenally crafted film, but a huge opportunity to share the Power of God was missed.
I completely agree, I enjoyed it but I too thought it was so bizarre that God was hardly mentioned, not rosary being prayed. She never asked for her sisters to pray. And the more that I think about it the more resentful I get. It is as if they tried to strip the Catholic faith right out of it and just left catholic suits.
And no one went to mass!! So weird!
I thought it was fine, as a film fan I LOVED the beauty/cinematography but personally I thought that they tried to make this movie a response to the normal "preachy" faith based films. I think as a general film/biopic its good, but from a Catholic perspective its lacking. They could've at least peppered in more moments of prayer throughout and I think it would've been organic/natural.
Exactly!
Well, it's difficult in an age when government officials say the Rosary is a sign of extremism...
La vera preghiera è la carità @@JackFalltrades
@@lorenzodapolito6775 Nuns who do charity also pray.
If what you say is true, you wouldn't need to pray nor go to Mass. Only do charity.
Chi agisce non ha tempo di pregare. La sua azione è vera preghiera. Dio non ha bisogno di preghiere. Ne ha bisogno l'uomo per poi agire di consegnuenza. Pregare ad un fantoccio morto che hai costruito nella tua mente e che somiglia più a te che a Dio perchè è una tua costruzione ,cioè la personalizzazione di quello che tu credi ovviamente sbagliando perchè sei imperfetto e a cui riservi lamenti e stupidità non è cristiano perchè il dio dei cristiani e vivo, e sanguina e lo incontri tutti i giorni per la strada in chi soffre compresi i tuoi nemici. Ed è quello il Dio che devi adorare e pregare se sei cristiano. @@JackFalltrades
They diminish the Catholicism of the movie. They strip the movie of its Catholic aspect.
Well said
There have been so many films in the past that were unashamedly religious and Christian. It's too bad this could have been one of them. _Song of Bernadette_ comes to mind
Sigh.
EWTN made a movie about St. Frances Cabrini around two years ago and that version is truly a Catholic movie. Its title is “Mother Cabrini”.
Yup. Lots of good Catholic movies 50 and 60 years ago. How about comparing this movie with something more contemporary. Can't think of any? Didn't think you could. In my opinion this is a pretty decent production,given the times we live in. It's pretty rare to see a movie these days that portray the church and her religious in a good light. So tired of hearing all people picking this movie apart. Was it a perfect portrayal of Mother Cabrini? No. What movie ever was...now or 60 years. I found it to be very moving and enlightening and if it does this then isn't that a good thing? Instead of nitpicking about things were left out,why not celebrate the positive things that were included.
You may not think it was a feminist movie but the director said it was.
no they didn’t. they’re the same people that made sound of freedom
It was a feminist movie I don’t think mother was
I agree with you! Where was Jesus in this movie? He was her motivation & His name isn't mentioned! Who made that decision? Read Mother Cabrini's own words! They are very Christ focused! This movie is sad.
I haven't seen the movie yet, but plan on seeing it. I know that Angel Studios is not a "Catholic" film group. In fact, they are not affiliated with any particular church. That may explain why they did not show more about her praying the rosary or attending mass. I do know a bit about her life. I think this movie is intended to be a biography more than a devoutly Catholic movie. However, Angel Studios is offering some books about her life, including some excerpts from her diary. I think the movie is supposed to make people interested in her as a person (whose life has a broad appeal) and I am hoping that because of the movie, many will be intereseted like you in finding out more about her life and her faith.
Neil, Jeff, Daniel, and Jordan Harmon are Mormon. VidAngel became Angel Studios. They are all owners or at least Neil and Jeff are.
Just because you’re not Catholic doesn’t mean you should essentially mute the role of her Faith in her life.
Her life WAS devoutly Catholic
I just came back from seeing it. I agree with you. It was all about what she did but not about what God did through her. She had no spiritual nature.
I agree with you and Catherine. I did not like the movie/storyline. The sets were fantastic and the actors were excellent. I just don’t understand how you can tell the story of a nun, a saint at that, and not mention God. The saints are always known for what they were able to do with God’s help. Nowhere in this movie does one get the understanding that she could do all things through Christ, who strengthens her. To me this movie just capitalized on her feminism. She could’ve been a Disney princess… A STRONG woman. You can’t make a movie about a saint and not include his/her spiritual side. Believing in God is the core of her being and the impetus behind all the good works that she did. I feel they hijacked Mother Caprini to make a feminist movie.
Lastly, the Catholic Church gives us saints to show us how the common ordinary man can overcome the difficulties of life. They are meant to inspire us to a greater good. We can pray for their intercession, knowing they have accomplished a feat that was most difficult. Their accomplishment was done through Christ. No where in this movie does one come to realize all of her accomplishments we’re done through Christ. I’m sure if you would’ve spoken to Mother Cabrini, she would say, Christ did this work, I was just His instrument.
Mother Cabrini please intercede and pray for us.
Wow, that's so lame. They should've added more Catholic Christian scenes, then there would've been no issue.
I agree 100%. I am a very devout Catholic and LOVE this Saint. She has a special place in my heart. Even in the Chapel where she was praying, there was no tabernacle!!!! She is a Nun, A Catholic Nun who did remarkable things for the world, and her prayer life was the source of her strength. It was beautifully done, but when Catholics don’t make the move, this is the outcome. The beautiful spiritual side of our Faith was shunned. The good news is, we know the truth! How great it is to be Catholic to have these Saints as role models!!!!
Wow, I thought I was being too harsh in my analysis, but I think exactly the same as you
I saw it opening day and 100% agree that I wanted more "Catholic" scenes. I guess the producers wanted to cast a wide net and didn't make this movie just for devout Catholics. It's pretty amazing really that they even made a movie about an Italian-American Nun and Saint - pretty niche. I've been Catholic for 11 years and did not know about her (so many Saints, so little time) and like you, I now want to visit her shrines in the USA and read more detailed books about her. So really, the Holy Spirit is at work in this movie! Saint Mother Cabrini pray for us!!!
Oh my goodness. I'm surprised you didn't research her life before you saw the movie. It most certainly did feel like a "Christian" movie. Did you miss the part where the opera singer would not support her endeavor as long as it was associated with the Church. Did you not wonder why? Her life was a prayer, her actions were the prayers, because she lived the beatitudes.
They could've shown it more though.
I appreciate “Christians don’t need to pretend” to like these movies. Thanks for an honest assessment and criticism. The Chosen isn’t so helpful to me either or compelling to watch.
agreed!
I attended St Frances Cabrini Catholic Grammar School, grades K-8 in New Orleans, part of Cabrini Parish. Unfortunately the Parish was completely destroyed in Katrin-but I am eternally grateful for my wonderful education
I think the movie is excellent because it’s introducing a post- Christian culture to Christianity and its commission to serve orphans, the abused and the poor selflessly. And it does show Cabrini waiting on God patiently for direction, it shows how she suddenly knows what to do and how to carry herself in very difficult situations. It shows how God can speak to His people through dreams to encourage them to continue in the thing he has called them to do. And she does cite the scripture about “they can do all things through him who strengthens them” Though the word Christ was dropped from the scripture, it is implied . While the name Jesus is not specifically stated in the film, everyone does know that Jesus is supposed to be the center of the Catholic Church and Christianity. I think after seeing this movie people who would’ve been offended by the name of Jesus may actually pick up a Bible for the very first time, and perhaps visit a church for the very first time, or at least be open to a conversation about Him, which currently is very impossible with many people. As far as your personal faith struggles go, that is best resolved in small group Bible studies where a group of friends reads the Bible together and reflect on the passages and shares their insights. It is a place where we share our struggles with one another and pray for one another and pray for the world around us. The Holy Spirit has been given to us to help us interpret the word of God correctly. His job is to lead us into all truth, to bring the proper words from the Scriptures to our remembrance at the right time, and to strengthen us in our innermost being as we step out to fill our individual purpose on earth. One sad thing about the Catholic Church, is that it has for the most part discouraged people from studying God‘s word for themselves in many cases, not all of course. And for whatever reason it has marketed itself as being the ‘one true church’. The truth is, there’s no such thing as a perfect church, only a perfect God, and His perfect Son and Holy Spirit which leads His people into the truth that they need to know, to fulfill their individual calling. We all have a role to play on earth and serving one another, and we will be accountable to God for not figuring out what that is. It is clear that Cabrini did receive from God her specific calling. When she went to the pope to state her case, she referenced that the woman who told the disciples about the risen lord was a woman granted this commission, therefore God can talk to us also. You don’t have to be a nun for that to happen. There have been many Christians from many denominations who are women who achieve amazing things, as well as men, facing incredible opposition. I think UA-cam has a lot to offer you in the way of hearing what others have to say about how to strengthen your faith. George Mueller’s life story on rescuing orphans in Bristol is free to see on several channels. , and his book is still in print “With Christ in the school of prayer which will help a lot. I personally really love listening to Robert Morris, Jimmy Evans, and John Bevere. They break down really difficult concepts in God’s word beautifully. I think Jimmy Evans is my favorite. I love his series called the hurt pocket.
I agree: "the movie is excellent because it’s introducing a post- Christian culture to Christianity and its commission to serve orphans, the abused and the poor selflessly." ☘😇
Beautifully put! No perfect church but a perfect God and a perfect Savior.
Until this day and age of information a lot of people mostly Protestant think that Catholic only talk about Mary and the Saint and they never talk or mention Jesus Christ it is was very important that in the movie the name of Jesus Christ would come at least a few times
My “Mom Take” for what it’s worth. I was incredibly disappointed.
To make a long story short: Cinematography was INCREDIBLE but if you plan to see it brush up on her true history first. And make sure kids are old enough to understand that filmmaking often involves taking license with facts as a plot device.
1) The name Jesus was not mentioned once. She was never depicted praying except one meal prayer.
2) God was never mentioned.
3) The film took artistic license at the expense of the Bishop and clergy with the exception of the Pope who was characterized more balanced. It’s my understanding her mission was approved and she did not have to fight as was portrayed! She was not likely confrontational as she was portrayed consistently in film. That’s not to say she didn’t battle though setbacks because she most certainly did! In reality, Bishop put her up when she arrived but in movie he left them on own to stay on a brothel: while clever story device to introduce them to a prostitute that would be used to highlight Cabrini’s love for all converting hearts, not accurate or good impression to leave with little ones about clergy. The movie was consistent with theme of unfairly painting all clergymen as spiritually bankrupt juxtaposed to the stunning beauty of the buildings of the Church. If I were a young child or Protestant watching film, it would be easy to conclude she was fearless and faithful in spite of Church rather than her deep devotion to the Sacred Heart. Very few would take away that her religion formed her faith in any way other than to test it! We can all empathize with the reality that we all contend with extra sanctifying clergy at times as has been the case throughout history, but the reality is that it is the exception rather than rule. It made me feel so protective of our priests! What a shame!
5) I personally think a woman such as Saint Cabrini would be disappointed her story was told in a manner that excluded Christ and the reason that most immigrants were treated so poorly: their Catholicism. Her witness also brought many to the Church as she was so highly respected and loved! She taught the catechism and inspired people to give their lives to Christ and serving others!
6) On a positive note: the scene where her habit was referenced as appearing as her “suit of armor” was powerful and beautiful. I also liked that her nurturing femininity is what won hearts of those she assisted.
All that being said, the film has peaked my curiosity to learn more about Saint Cabrini.
This movie was recommended as alternative and curious d anyone else has seen to agree?
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I have seen Cabrini twice and I loved it. I had heard the complaint that there wasn’t enough of her devotion to God in the movie, and yes I too would have loved to have seen more of that.
However, this wasn’t that kind of movie. It’s not made by Catholics for Catholics as many Saint movies are. It’s made by Christians for a varied audience. I think in a time when the Church is being criticized for treatment of women this beautifully shows what women have and continue to do in the Church without being about feminism and showing her as a “girl boss.”
I really hope this movie inspires Catholic filmmakers to make Saint movies of this quality in the future.
She was neither a feminist nor a politician, they terribly mis-represented her values.
@@glennlanham6309 I agree.
The movie is feminist garbage.
@@MyFEtoPass Amen, I know Fr. Don Calloway agrees. They showed them praying like, ONCE. and that was grace before meals.
Watching it right now for the second time. Great movie and powerful message
The mentioning of Christ should be standard practice in movies like these.
I think the Christian message is clearly implicit in Cabrini's perpetual works of Charity in the movie, which can be much more powerful than too much explicit Theological messaging that would surely turn off a lot of non Christians. Its the prudent choice to make if you intend to broaden interest of those who are instantly turned off by any religious scenes, and thereby - hopefully inspire that cohort of viewers who need the message of charity work more than we Christians do. The movie will not just to inspire Catholic Christians to do Gods work, but non Christians as well for sure.
As a Catholic, I too, would much prefer to see the development of an interior relationship with Jesus & Mary in the lives of saints. That being said, I think this movie will reach a lot of non-Catholics and even non-Christians, perhaps a lot of immigrants and descendants of Italian immigrants. I think this could turn out to be an excellent vehicle to attract nominal Christians and non believers to the Catholic faith.
Maybe, the Catholics behind the movie hope that we will read stories about her or watch videos on her?
Please remember this is about a normal, real person...its not Disney fantasy and wand magic. This woman was motivated by love...love of neighbor love of God, love of passionate purpose. These things may seem like fantasy in our culture these days, but there are people today who are this passionately devoted to neighbor and God. Comparing oneself to them is not helpful, junping IN and becoming part of the river of Gods Love and Solution is helpful.❤❤❤❤
I’m a Protestant with a Reformed soteriology, but I was born and baptized Catholic and married in a Catholic Church- with much of my extended family still devoutly Catholic. I’ve seen it twice now. I knew nothing about her before seeing the film. After my first time, which was at the NYC premiere in Times Square, I went to her shrine the following day and read a bit about her. I learned that her whole motivation for going to the ends of the earth and opening these orphanages was for evangelism. This made my second viewing far more emotional- knowing the heart of the real Cabrini- a woman willing to give her whole life for the sake of the Gospel and finding her full satisfaction in living for Him. This resonates with me deeply.
I’d love to see what you think of His Only Son. Lent is a great time to watch it as we near Easter and the one year anniversary of when it premiered in theaters. I’ll warn you: it’s a slow burn. But if you’re looking for a film that honors the Lord and points to Christ, that was 100 percent my aim.
Loved this movie!!! Touched my heart so much and loved Cabrini and her strong determination to do what she did!! Amazing lady!! My wife loved this movie also our favorite moviesince she arrived here from Philippines.❤️
One thing that I like about the movie is as someone who likes Opus Dei - "make your work Holy" this movie is the epitome of that philosophy.
This really tugged at my heart to make a lot of money someone like St Cabrini can use funding for her amazing projects.
I got a semester left in my computer science degree! 🥳
I like seeing spiritual growth too but IMO opinion, I feel the traditionalist movement isn't focused on professional development. There were so many undertones on how people can grow and look at what has done as a religious under the Pope's and Archbishop's constraints. Despite all the adversity, she was still able to come out on top.
I felt there was a moment where she represented Mary, showing the motherly love to the orphans, that they never had.
From the beginning of the movie when she told the Pope, "this world is too small for my dreams" to that effect, then to see her make missionaries from the West to the East, which was her original goal, it was amazing.
I felt like the biggest theme was through all God, all things are possible. Amen.
Do you think St. Cabrini ever said: "A man can never do what a woman can do?" Feminism was certainly more important than Catholicism in this movie.
the movie is made by the people who made sound of freedom, everyone behind this movie is right leaning and do not care about feminism. As she said in this video “it was not a feminist movie at all”
You are saying this movie is not feminist at all because everyone who made the sound of Freedom, also made Cabrini, and have no feminist leaning, bias or agenda. Then I wonder why they had to put modernistic lines like "A man can never do what woman can do" which I think probably Cabrini never said, and when the truth is men and women can only do what God gives us the grace to do? Parts of this movie smacked of feminism to me. She made this comment about this movie "not being feminist at all" because clearly some people do think as I do. I appreciate your comment and information though! Thanks@@bertcompton
I think you are missing the point of God’s message through Saint Cabrini. Cabrini is a doer not a talker. She administers to the poor, sick and disadvantaged like Jesus. If we can all learn from her love and sacrifice to carry on God’s mission which this movie does for me, that’s what I’m hoping that people get out from the movie. Not what you’re criticizing for. The movie was beautifully shot and the music was so touching throughout!
She's a doer, that means she prays too. She was also very Catholic and her faith gave her the stregth to help the poor etc.
This movie seemed way shorter than Oppenheimer and I could understand the dialogue which I could not in Oppenheimer...so why did Oppenheimer win as best pic..I don't get it
😂😂😂 because Oppenheimer is a movie about demonseeds, their own kind
Agree with you. They have stripped heart out of her. She was very devoted person, obedient for sure (movie shows otherwise) her ambition and determination as a women rather than modesty, spirituality and obedience of a saint...she definitely had a great respect towards Pope and bishops, again: movie states otherwise. Priest is presented as some alien from outer space...
Production made to please everyone, praise own ambition not drawn from God as you mentioned, and to earn loads of money without reflecting the real truth. But modern audience "craves" for "sense satisfying" cinema...so that's what we have...great shame as she has been great personality and character.
I just saw it yesterday with my wife and sister in law and we all loved it, the acting and cinematography was awesome. We thought the woman who plays Saint Mother Cabrini should win the Oscar. The movie is centered on her human struggles with discrimination and political forces to accomplish the mission given to her by the Pope to go to New York city and help the homeless Italian children living in poverty. There are no scenes of her praying the Rosary but this movie was undeniably Catholic and it's better than 99.9% of the trashy movies out there now. It's a movie not a catechism class.
Lols… ur perspective is very funny to me… it had me in stitches…I have seen the movie… while in hindsight I do see your perspective… I Loved the movie and thought it was Great…and No it was not a feminist movie… it did not give up any vibe of men versus women in a negative way or anything like that… but it did highlight the strength of a woman in a positive way which should always be celebrated
yeah I am unique lol- everyone else loved it
Katherine I liked the movie. It did not drag for me at all. I like the Chosen for what it is. I liked Fr. Stu.
As to the comment 8699 you stated "it did highlight the strength of a woman in a positive way" -- which it did. My question is if Mother Cabrini watched the movie, which focused on her strength as a woman, without any praying (except for a 10 second grace before meals) or mention of Jesus what would MC's reaction have been? An easy clear opportunity for prayer would have been when they arrived in NYC and stayed the first night in a brothel. They are warned that the pimp will come knocking down the door and to barricade themselves in. The next scene you see the nuns all asleep except for MC who is sitting at the end of the bed waiting for the anticipated bang on the door -- she's just sitting there -- why couldn't they have had her quietly praying her rosary? Just like Our Lady always points to her Son -- so with the saints (it wasn't "my strength as a woman") it was God's grace. Integrating her strength as a woman with God's grace would have made it a great movie.
Wow. Just happen to get you on my recommended for the first time. I agree with you regarding The Chosen and Father Stu. I haven't seen Cabrini and really wasn't planning on seeing it. Glad to hear your take on it. Thanks for sharing!
I agree totally. While I really enjoyed learning about her story and her legacy, I would have appreciated a couple of scenes where she sought God for guidance and giving us a glimpse of her relationship with Christ. The scene of her in church after the fire would have been perfect to demonstrate that instead of a pep talk from the character Vittoria.
It came off as more feminist than Catholic theology. I didn't like how that came off. And it fell short in how her Faith, prayer and reliance on scripture played a main reason behind her mission.
I did not see it. From what I understand, it is a movie about a Catholic saint without the Catholic saint part.
As a Catholic, I understand the sentiments. However the purpose of THIS movie is for ones who are on an early stage of the spiritual journey. If however Catholics want a better movie then they must create a studio and a distribution network like Angel Studio did. In a world where 2 out of 3 people are not Christians, I think Angel Studio did a good job at least showing the crucifix worn around the neck. As for 'praying in the movie', prayer is an intimate conversation with God, not limited by our physical abilities or disabilities. Drawing, painting, or creating art may also be a form of prayer, offering one's creativity to God.
That’s what I thought when I was looking at the movie, why didn’t they show her praying to heaven when she was having all these problems? Other than that I thought it was a good movie…God Bless! 🙏🏻
I saw it today and thought it was very well done and impressive in most areas. I do agree that the lack of a visible relationship with God is a failing, although I knew that going in from having watched reviews. And I did have to roll my eyes at that one line; a few women in the theater enjoyed it, though. Bottom line is that it should have broad appeal (no pun intended; just caught it upon rereading 😊) - especially for those of us whose ancestors came through Ellis Island - and it seems that was more important to Angel than making a Christianity-centered film. So be it; maybe some secular folks will come away with a little more respect for the Church thanks to sympathetic portrayals of the Pope and the Archbishop.
I actually did not mind that line at the end. I don't think it was meant to say that women are better than men or no man could do what Cabrini did. Rather, I took it more as them saying that in certain ways, women can do it better than men. Just like there are some things men are better at at. Some things women do better. Does it surprise you that it took a woman to build all those orphanages for those poor children? Women tend to be more empathetic.
I was so looking forward to this movie, but was very disappointed. When I heard it was released on
International Women's Day, I should have known. I was expecting a Catholic movie about a Catholic saint. Mother Cabrini accomp!ished so much.
There was nothing very Catholic about the movie except for the few scenes with the Pope and Archbishop.
Yes, the cinematography was great, but the movie was not what I was expecting. Why do we have to hide her Catholicism?
If you have ever seen the St Teresa of Avila 1984 miniseries, it holds other Movies of Saints to a higher standard in my opinion.
I think the lack of relationship with Christ, is the result of an LDS made production. And your hesitations about The Chosen might also come from being produced from a very different religious point of view.
I thought it weird that they didn't include much about God but the part that really spoke to me was when she was being chastised about not knowing where her faith ends and where her ambition begins. I personally need more ambition-type faith.
I liked the movie; it would appeal to people of non-Catholic persuasions, but the criticisms of you and others are totally justified. It is weak in its portrayal of the Catholic element, but it will get us to read more about her life to hear the rest of the story. I would call it a safe introduction to her life.
Agreed - she has always been on my radar since her shrine is so close to where I live and there are so few American saints - this will push me to research more.
I was disappointed. It did not show her relationship with God. Too feminist too.
Yes! How did she become a saint? She didn't say Jesus or Mary and there was nothing of her prayer life. She seemed more like Florence Nightingale---dong amazing work to help people but not a saint. Cabrini's great stregnth came from God. He sustainded her but the movie never even hints at that. And there was too emphasis on ethnic prejudice, as if that was the only thing she had to overcome.
I knew why you weren't going to like it before I watched your video. Her lack of praying bothered me as well, in addition to some liberties it took with historical accuracy, like Lithgow's character. I think the issue here is that they were trying too hard to target a secular audience, and if you try to do that when making a movie about a nun, it's going to fall short of honoring her, especially her devotion to God.
Yes you hit the nail on the head
Just saw it today! I loved it! I cinematigraphy, story, all! I hope to see more great Angel flicks!
You are not the only Catholic UA-camr who didn't like it.
I also disliked it.
I would love to see a more Catholic take on the relationships between some other powerhouse female saints like St. Catherine of Siena or St. Teresa of Avila. To take out the depth of love for Christ from the life of the saints is to take the breath away from a life.
I think you all missed the major point of the movie...It took an Italian immigrant to expose the enormous prejudce against the Italian newcomers to America. The government and the Church did not deem them worthy!
I think in good faith, it was excellent movie in history try to help the homeless and people deprive of just basic human living situation. We are hey society will never look back and realize that we came along way anytime you want to help and your help the selflessness in your heart. Doors will open tremendously I honestly. Thought I wasn’t gonna like the movie. I was just killing some time but I ended up really enjoying it.
It’s as if the producers thought that Catholicism is something to be ashamed of.
Also, nearly every male character was essentially a brutish mustache-twirling caricature.
I told our priest today the movie wasn’t Catholicized in the least. When she was sitting in chapel the cross was not a crucifix and I struggled to see a crucifix in the diocese cathedral.
I completely agree. The only way that St. Mother Cabrini could have done all that she did is to have a strong relationship with Christ and to have a sustaining prayer life. Thank you for your review. I thought I was being too picky.
Thanks! Father Mike said his only critique was that it needed more God. Bummer.
I need to watch his review - but SAME
I don’t see the point in making a movie about a Saint but not sharing source of her calling, really , it was all Gods work. Mother Cabrini would like for credit to be given to whom it is due, God!! He’s the whole point for everything! She did his work! Ugh! Frustrating! I kept waiting for a great scene of prayer and for God to show up but it never came:(
Hello! Just “ met you”, and want to thank you for your clarity. There is a reason ( or ten) that Saint Theresa is a Doctor of the Church. You get it.🥰
THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!! I feel like I've been living in bizarr-o world for the past 3 days. I saw it Friday and hated it. HATED IT. Nothing about it was Catholic or even basic Christian. No prayer, no Mass, no mention of God or Jesus. Nothing. She could be any woman in a black dress. People are saying it was so good, so much about faith, etc. Where? I saw none of that. Bloggers and youtubers I respect loved it. I just don't get it. Is it possible we watched a different version of the film???
LOL sameeeeeeee agree with all you said
Glad to see others feel the same as I!!
I saw it in Australia ... while it could have had more of her inner prayer life it was targeted at Secular women as a bio pic . Her faith in action does shine through .
Thanks for your honesty. I just watched the free first 20 minutes on UA-cam and thought the storytelling and characterizations were wooden and predictable and the emotional manipulation heavy handed.
I think it is presumed that she is praying. There is no need to hit us over the head with it. She is clearly God’s hands and feet and her ministry was blessed. This movie may be planting a seed in those who would not go to see a “religious” movie. This is a cross over movie. It was filmed in 37 locations in Buffalo, New York, where I live.
It was written to have as many faiths will also be taken in with this story…relax…our faith is evident without words
Same my wife and said the same thing! Definitely a step in the right direction.
Della fede non hai capito niente. La fede è azione, è vita vissuta. La parole possono essere anche un inganno o un'illusione. Quando il samaritano ha incontrato l'uomo ferito e derubato non ha detto una preghiera per lui perchè sarebbe stato solo blasfemo.
Exactly how I felt about it. Cabrini and the sisters didn't pray, didn't go to Mass, never talked about Our Lord or showed any dependence on God. Also, I never saw a crucifix anywhere, only plain crosses. It depicted the clergy in a bad way- that priest was basically weak and useless. It was just not Catholic and not edifying. And way too long.
This isn't a catholic production. It's not made for ONLY catholics, it was made in a way that honored her life and work, but also brought people from the outside of the church or faith into her world. Her faith is carried out within her actions, she is the hands and feet of Jesus in what she embodies.
Honestly, it has been fantastic how many non-catholic and non-christians have been interested in her and her life.
It is sad that a movie about a devout Catholic has to hide its' Catholic faith for a general audience
Her habit shows her Catholic faith.
@@cotton877Are you going with that idea? Whoopi Goldberg wore a habit. So did the "sisters" of perpetual indulgence. Ever see The Flying Nun?
Modernist nuns wear plain clothes.
I couldn’t agree more! The fruits of Mother Cabrini’s prayer life were beautifully manifested through her words and actions. God made His presence known through her, so that people were able to encounter the love of God in her. Through the grace of God, by the power of the Holy Spirit, in complete alignment with God’s Will was she able to live out her faith and glorify God. I experienced the beauty of her soul through this film, and it did not need to be spelled out for me as a Catholic. Pay attention to the fruits- seeds are being planted! I can see that this film has inspired many, and touching hearts in a way that can lead people back to the Lord. I am grateful to Angel Studios for their efforts to put quality content out there
I agree with you Katherine !!!!!
I just saw the movie yesterday and think it was just too much "girl power" and no God power
Agree
I have not seen it (yet) but, as a Catholic, I hope I LOVE it.
Just the title CABRINI & not St.Frances Xavier Cabrini says a lot already what you expect in the movie specially after watching the interviews from the Director & Producer's you kind of know what CABRINI is all about.
You lost me. Help me understand what you mean. @@DarlaGomez
I am a weak Catholic and I found it inspiring, it’s still food for the soul. I think the general public will come to admire her virtue and her legacy.
It’s still a film that our world needs, in a sea of degenerate entertainment and chaos, it’s a welcome change.
I’m still grateful for this film and for the Catholic Church.
"Weak"?@@mydreamsarecomingtrue
@@kevinriley2261 I’m cradle Catholic, baptized and raised, but also grew up to develop a theology that is not purely Christian.
P.s. I just watched ewtn's movie on her and I was actually impressed . .it was on UA-cam in English.. I think it's 2 years old?
The fact is that Mother Cabrini was a deeply spiritual woman who was deeply enmeshed in prayer and scripture....she was quintessentially a Catholic Christian. Maybe the directors wanted to play it safe by not stressing this side of her, but you dilute the story somewhat. On the other hand, its good to show the story of someone who has fully committed her life to Christian belief and practice. At the end of the day, this movie is about a good person who is trying to spread the Gospel, while helping the most needy. In a decaying and destructive culture, one can only be pleased to encounter something like this.
P.S. For those of you who might like spiritual type movies. Let me recommend another movie. Its "Bakhita, from slave to saint".
Beautiful movie. There is one scene where she realizes that Christ is her Savior and she becomes a Christian at that moment. I was just deeply touched. I rarely watch a movie more than once, but I have pulled it out to rewatch many times.
Check it out.
Thank You Katherine for your honest review. I watched it recently myself in theatres and felt the same about many of the key points you made. It was definitely not Catholic enough and was more secular to the audience. For a great Saint who had a strong devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and to our Blessed Mother, they did not depict that enough or emphasized her spiritual life which was her actual main focus while doing her best to save as many souls. Overall, I really did enjoy the movie but again was not Catholic enough and like you said Katherine, it was more of a biopic if anything. Also, I found out the relationship with the Irish Archbishop depicted in the film was incorrect and actually he encouraged St. Cabrini to continue on her mission New York that helped spread the word of her work to have other Bishops across United States to invite to come to their own States, of course one of them being Denver.
💯% agree. They missed a chance to share the gospel when the prostitute says, “There’s not enough water in the world to cleans me.” Cabrini says, “I can relate to you” instead of sharing the Good News that the blood of Jesus has paid the debt of her sins & has cleaned her completely. Yes, cinematically beautiful but could have been infinitely more powerful if the gospel of Jesus Christ was shared. What a shame it wasn’t.
Thank you so much!! Don't feel bad at all... Your totally right! I haven't seen it and the trailer told me everything you said but now I have a confirmation. Saved me and my brother and his mom a lot of grief. Thank you. It's our cultures trauma drama fixation I believe. Things used to be over spiritualized in literature but now it is all over humanized if it is about holiness.
I didn't watch the movie yet, but I heard similar reviews, less God and prayers even though the movie about a nun and saint, the first saint in the US, such great work she did can't be separated from her Catholic faith. I think i'll wait till its available for streaming. thanks you Kat for sharing, have a blessed lent.
It was not meant to be a Catholic movie but rather a Christian movie and a historical bio movie at the same time. If you want a Catholic movie, start a studio and start making Catholic movies. For a non Hollywood studio like Angel Studios I think it was excellent! All the actors, especially the kids the cinematography the settings and costumes were top notch. I would definitely want to watch it again! And she did pray in Chapel and there were quotes from the Bible and she referred to God and Scriptures a bunch of times. So her whole life was a depiction of her spirituality!
Mentioning "Christ" isn't explicitly a 'Roman Catholic' thing. All Christians should see the importance of that. No prayers to Christ or the Holy Mother?
I still want to watch the movie because they do actually mention that CABRINI is a biopic movie
I totally disagree with your review. I thought the movie was phenomenally well done. I am not a Catholic but appreciate Catholicism very much and I thought they did a excellent job of not over infusing it with so much religion like some of the other movies have in the past. The message was exceedingly powerful and that should be our takeaway.
I didn’t like this movie either. I loved it.
It is a long movie, I agree. I was done after 2 hours. I did like the movie. I'm not a Catholic so I can't expect to be able to understand the Catholic mindset. But from an outsiders point of view I thought it was great. There were a couple of things that I was disappointed with. They didn't mention Jesus when they had the opportunity. The main character didn't talk about relying on the Lord but on herself. That disappointed me. Someone here in the comments mentioned that they didn't pray. That's true. Also someone mentioned that there was no character growth in the main character. Sometimes a character doesn't have a character arc because they are a rock of inspiration, but other characters do. Like the girl who was a whore who had massive character growth. The children had character growth. Other characters had growth in the film. The Pope, the newspaper guy... Really good acting, really good photography, really good sets. I liked it.
I suggest people go to THE CATHOLIC ESQUIRE and watch his review of Cabrini. His great-grandfather actually knew Mother Cabrini personally! His review is titled: "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly". Needless to say, he was not impressed with the movie Cabrini.
Gosh, my heart hurts knowing that your criticisms will discourage people from seeing this excellent movie. As a catholic I KNOW through her courage and accomplishments that she prayed. It’s a given. Do I have to see her make the sign of the cross or say the rosary? This movie is inspirational, and left me feeling ashamed that I am not doing enough for our immigrants. Right or wrong they are here now.
Your honesty and frankness, Katherine are refreshing 😘
Why was she canonized? I'm still waiting. Film makers fail.
Thank you so much for your honest review. I was a bit worried about it since its so popular and the trailer looked really feminist... its too bad they don't make more good CATHOLIC films! "For Greater Glory" is the last one the I found was really beautiful, well done, not cringe and very Catholic.
The words “Based on a True Story” usually raises alarms for me. Like you, I need to check out the discrepancies.❤
I watched a non spoiler review about it, and they say Jesus isn't mentioned once, after hearing that, I decided not to watch Cabrini.
“She’s not praying in the movie” 100% my take too!!!!
OR you can think of it as the exterior view of someone's life where you really don't get to see their intimate moments of prayer and devotion. You just see them out in the world doing what they do. That perspective isn't necessarily wrong. Also, it is just a movie, a particular kind of art which allows for a wide variety of expression.
It's a given where she drew her strength from. When Cabrini saw the need to help the imigrants so strongly, it turned into a passion. Then her journey to getting what she needed to help the imigrants became a battle. So in her quest to get help create change, she tried and approached many men in power positions presenting the situations.. They discriminated against her as a woman and refused to help her because she was a woman. It was the injustice cabrini saw against the imigrant people that was important she find change. She persevered and she crossed that forbidden line women were told to stay away from. She was a strong woman. Her message came across loud and clear. Don't ever give up on your dreams and goals. I could go on, but I really liked the movie. It was about her life and how she helped help imigrants, Italians and people in other countries through her mission in life. No, it was not about praying throughout the movie.
I actually think that it’s the strong feminism within the movie that just might attract more than Christians and Catholics.
This is a movie that I think, given the right advertising, can actually reach across the fence and appeal to those who need to see a movie like this the most: liberals.
I don’t know, maybe I’m wrong… but I really believe that everybody, regardless of what side of the political fence you’re on, should give this movie a chance.
Just my two cents.
Not sure how you make the Faith appealing by hiding it as if it’s something to be ashamed of.
I agree with you 100%. I hope you get to see the series of Saint Teresa of Jesus made by TVE. It’s one of the best movies of a Saint ever. The actress is Concha Velasco and she is is phenomenal