I've seen The Song Of Bernadette which I love very much. It's a great movie, accurate enough and highly rated. Loved by many. I've wanted to watch this version for years, but I always held off because it's not rated very high and got some criticism. I'm a Catholic who loves the Saints and Marian apparitions. Bernadette and Our Lady of Lourdes are two of my favorites. But I try to stay away from low rated films especially if they're not accurate enough. I assumed this wasn't going to be very good. There's something about Sydney Penny as Bernadette on the cover that kept drawing me in. So I watched this and the Passion of Bernadette a few days ago. I have no idea why this movie is rated low or received criticism. Especially when being compared to The Song of Bernadette. My only guess is because The Song of Bernadette is very well directed. The cinematography and editing is great. It looks like and plays like a blockbuster Hollywood production. This one does not. So that's my only guess. However, it is still good. I'm not concerned with the production value. I only care about the story. It's more accurate and I can honestly say I like this one better. As of right now it's my favorite movie. Whoever is reading my review, do not be discouraged. Watch it. This isn't so much for people just wanted to watch an interesting movie. The Song of Bernadette is more for them. But if you are a Catholic and want to watch a beautiful movie, this is for you. Watch it. You won't regret it.
Review of Bernadette
