Gospel According To Vic [VHS]

Gospel According To Vic [VHS]

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Gentle and bright

Reviewed by Bomojaz, 2005-03-16

A wonderful little gem of a movie. Tom Conti plays a remedial reading teacher in a catholic school; everyone (except Conti) is trying to get the Vatican to recognize the founder of the school as a saint. One day Conti faints and tests indicate he has a brain tumor; later he tumbles from the roof of a building and the tumor disappears. Soon his record player begins playing when the electric is off, red lights turn green when he approaches, and "miracle fever" hits the school and community. Conti tries to scoff it all off, declaring that the "miracles" are the everyday advancements, minute as they are, that his students make learning how to read. The movie is utterly charming and immensely entertaining in a quiet way. Conti is excellent. Very, very enjoyable.

A Tender Comedy

Reviewed by Mary Miner, 2003-10-20

Very nice gentle comedy about miracles that leaves you wanting to see everything Tom Conti has ever been in. "Saving Grace" and "Miracles" have a similar feel to them. I liked this as I watched it, and it's grown on me since.

A thoughtful, gentle comedy

Reviewed by Anonymous, 2001-01-29

One video reviewer listed this as a "very minor comedy..." How sad that small, gentle and subtle movies such as this are so easiy dismissed. This movie has a charm and wit which is sadly lacking in the larger, blockbuster movies. Tom Conti and Helen Mirren know just how to play their characters who are complex, intelligent and confused. Their ability to show love for their profession as teachers and for their charming Scottish school children is beautifully understated. I loved this movie and I have watched it over and over.

Miracles in Scotland

Reviewed by William Thomas, 2000-08-18

This is an excellent film. Conti and Mirren shine as two teachers in a Catholic school in Scotland who are trying to decide whether or not to believe in miracles. Tom Conti is irreverant, funny and very likeable as a teacher who has some miraculous things happen to him. This film was made in 1986, but still shows Scotland at its beautiful best, and showcases two delightful actors. The supporting cast features familiar faces from other Scottish movies, such as "Local Hero." This is a definite must-see.