Saint John Bosco Mission to Love

I do like faith based movies if they are well produced. But I had a guy friend that I was doubtful would enjoy this. It is not typical guy action film. But he loved it!! He loved it so much he even told people about it at the office. I loved it too. It is very inspirational. It is a movie that you can never forget. It makes you long to serve other people with love and good cheer. I am not Roman Catholic but I have to say that St Bosco is one of my favorite saints. He was an amazing person and if there ever was a saint surely he was one of them. The movie is produced well and I did not feel that quality was lacking. You have the sense that you would really enjoy meeting St John Bosco, a man you could relate to, and come away with a new and better perspective. He was a very practical and generous man. I highly recommend it. I would give it six stars if I could. I like to watch this during Christmas time not because it is a Christmas film but because it embodies what Jesus Christ came to do....live His life through us so we could be more like Him, so that our lives glorify God and serve others with love and good cheer. Make it part of your family library. I don't think you could possibly dislike this film if you like faith based movies. And as I said my friend was not really into this sort of film but this film he loved and raved about!

A delightful 'feel good' Italian TV film made to celebrate the 1988 Centenary of Don Bosco's death - but don't worry, it is 'dubbed' into a quaint form of transatlantic English. Ben Gazzara gives a wonderful performance and looks uncannily like Don Bosco. Friends of the Salesians and aficianados of 19th century Italian politicians will find themselves looking for resemblences between the other actors and historical characters: there are many and they're all good ones, so it has all been carefully researched (watch out for the bearded Oratory Bandmaster Buzzetti, and John Cagliero both as boy and Bishop; although he's not credited there is even a St Dominic Savio lookalike!) The central love story is fiction and overly saccharine but the two lovers are easy on the eye, and most of the film is actually based on fact. At 20 years old the film does look a bit dated now (did labouring boys in 1850s Turin really highlight their hair and have it cut in the Modern Romantic style? We doubt it!) but don't let it put you off. This DVD would probably annoy theologians, but it should have a place in every true Catholic household. The cast of Italian boys steals the picture, and Don Bosco probably would have been happy with that.

This film does a great job with understanding Don Bosco's heart and mission to the young. It would be wonderful if the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians, whom he also founded, had been included! The only drawback is the English pronunciation of the names of the people and even the Congregation itself. Otherwise, it gives an accurate view of the times and the people of the times though some names have been changed and a number of persons/times/situations have been rolled into one, obscuring a bit of the historical time frame or personages. There is no way that any one film could cover all the numerous aspects of Don Bosco's work for the Lord and Mary Help of Christians! Flavio Insinna gives a spectacular performance and the other actors and actresses really capture the people they represent.

We purchased several Catholic themed films last year; some were okay, some were very dull. Saint John Bosco was a wonderful surprise! Firstly, this film is beautifully acted by people who radiate joy and love! Don't even think about using the English dubbing! The characters are in their voices and you'll love them right away. Second, we watched this film over several evenings because we wanted to savour the wonderful story. We couldn't wait to continue again the next night! Finally, this was a wonderful example of Christian principles lived out. We were completely inspired! This movie is a must for youth groups and families. Anyone older who has lost their zeal for the faith will get a lot out of it as well! Enjoy!

This movie is in English and Italian audio with Spanish and English subtitles. The movie is an accurate portrayal of on of the most beloved of Catholic Saints. This movie shows what it truly means to live the Gospel. Most of us have listened to the Gospel but are not brave enough to live the Gospel to the fullest extent always thinking of our own interests. This Saint Bosco is an example of selflessness in love of Christ and neighbor. It is wonderfully made and shows that youth need Christ and direction in their lives through Priests and holy people who serve as examples of heroic faith and love.

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I don't watch movies and neither does my husband....after years of hearing about it from my brother (who watched it around 7 times and cried every time) I finally watched it, with my husband. We bought a DVD to give to our God son. This was WELL made. Not a cheap movie. Very impressed. My macho man husband was in tears...be ready for a long movie, but captivating every minute of it.

This video was a delight to watch. I am really enjoying these movies about the saints. I recommend this movie! It is worth watching.

This film had my interest throughout and was notable in that it showed the struggles, the failures and the endless ups and downs of the life of Don Bosco. I found the film to be most inspirational as did my students. The dubbing into English is very slightly out of sync but the film itself is excellent.

It's the excellent story exactly how I know it by a book. His all life depicted in this film with ups and downs. Just like it.