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  • 2004
  • PG
  • Luke Films Inc.
  • 1 h 36 m
  • 2004
  • PG
  • Luke Films Inc.
  • 1 h 36 m
Thérèse: The Story of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux

Summary This film tells the story of Therese of Lisieux, the most popular saint of modern times. It's a story of struggle and tragedy, and the greatest of all romances -- the story of an ordinary girl with an extraordinary soul. (Luke Films)

Directed By: Leonardo Defilippis

Written By: Patti Defilippis, Aidan Hill, Saint Therese of Lisieux

  • 2004
  • PG
  • Luke Films Inc.
  • 1 h 36 m
  • 2004
  • PG
  • Luke Films Inc.
  • 1 h 36 m

Thérèse: The Story of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux

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Summary This film tells the story of Therese of Lisieux, the most popular saint of modern times. It's a story of struggle and tragedy, and the greatest of all romances -- the story of an ordinary girl with an extraordinary soul. (Luke Films)

Directed By: Leonardo Defilippis

Written By: Patti Defilippis, Aidan Hill, Saint Therese of Lisieux

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Generally Unfavorable Based on 10 Critic Reviews
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50
Thérese unfolds with the sunlight-and-daffodils piety of a Sunday school slide show.
By Owen Gleiberman FULL REVIEW
50
The devout will no doubt enjoy this picturesque dramatization of an inspirational story many have known since childhood; others may understandably expect something more.
By Ken Fox FULL REVIEW
40
Artistry is not the inevitable outcome, and fluffy costumes and French location shoots are the only production elements that don't seem wholly amateurish.
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40
Skip the movie, stay home, read the book and say three Hail Marys.
By David Chute FULL REVIEW
30
Has the spiritual and emotional depth of a Hallmark card.
By Reece Pendleton FULL REVIEW
25
Therese's story would work better as a marionette show than on the big screen. The camera is best at picking up subtleties, and there are simply none here.
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Her mortal story seems one of sadness rather than inspiration.
By Marjorie Baumgarten FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Saint Luke Productions, Xenon Pictures
Release Date Oct 1, 2004
Duration 1 h 36 m
Rating PG
Genres
Tagline Ordinary girl. Extraordinary soul.
Website http://www.theresemovie.com/
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