Robert Duvall wrote, directed and starred in the Apostle; he was also nominated for Best Actor for this role. He plays Sonny, a preacher who is likable without necessarily being a good person, particularly to his family. The acting here is top-notch, with June Carter Cash and Farrah really delivering. The problem is the story. The pacing is off, and some of the characters / motivations are trite at best. In particular Billy Bob's story line is so predictable it really lessens the film.
Nevertheless, this is a must for Duvall fans. It's a great role.
No comments:
Post a Comment