Rotten
The film's plodding, unvarnished style suggests late-period Robert Bresson -- that is, if he were shooting a commercial for the decorative glories of scrubbed wood.
Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly
Therese: The Story of Saint Therese of Lisieux
Ordinary girl. Extraordinary soul.
2004 · 1h 36m · PG
Drama, History
Directed by
Leonardo Defilippis
Overview
The mesmerizing story of a young girl's romance with God. Her faith, trials, and sacrifices reveal a way of life based on love and simplicity. A contemplative film based on the true story of Saint Therese of Lisieux, the most popular saint of modern times.
Director and cast
- Leonardo Defilippis Director
- Leonardo Defilippis as Louis Martin
- Maggie Rose Fleck as Marie Martin
- Susan Funk as Sister Anne
- Linda Hayden as Pauline Martin
- Sybil Johnson as Sister Aimee
- Judith Kaplan as Mother Marie de Gonzague
- Samantha Kramer as Sister Augustine
- Jen Nikolaisen as Celine Martin
- Mandy Rimer as Leonie Martin
- Mary Magda Schultz as Sister Vincent
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
11%
Tomatometer
Rotten
It deals with profound questions of death and separation but with the slow, satisfied air of those who have all the answers.
Erik Lundegaard, Seattle Times
Rotten
Skip the movie, stay home, read the book and say three Hail Marys.
David Chute, L.A. Weekly
Rotten
A florid biopic about St. Theresa of Lisieux.
Ned Martel, New York Times
Rotten
Although decently acted and well-crafted, Therese is essentially an illustrated Sunday school lecture for true believers.
Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times
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