During the early 16th Century idealistic German monk Martin Luther, disgusted by the materialism in the church, begins the dialogue that will lead to the Protestant Reformation.
Heady theological badminton, as vigorously thoughtful as it is piously historical.
– Scott Brown,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Oct 2003
fresh:
Shot on 100 locations in three countries and outfitted with impressive props, costumes, art direction and medieval streets, Luther makes up for what it lacks in vigorous storytelling with such production values.
– Kirk Honeycutt,
Hollywood Reporter,
6 Oct 2003
fresh:
A few too many amateurish techniques and oversimplified confrontations hold Luther back a notch or two from greatness, and stamp it instead as entertaining Lutheran cheerleading.
– Michael Booth,
Denver Post,
21 Nov 2003
fresh:
About as swashbuckling as a history lesson gets.
– Leah McLaren,
Globe and Mail,
22 Oct 2004
rotten:
Luther is rarely presented as anything other than a preacher. He preaches even in casual conversation.