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By Glenn Kenny (1,728) for New York Times (5,786) on 16 May 2018

The interview sections are fascinating, and scenes of the pope’s travels, during which he frequently washes the feet of those who come to…

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By Gary Thompson (1,554) for Philadelphia Daily News (1,596) on 16 May 2018

A Man of His Word...is not a lecture…

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By Johnny Oleksinski (478) for New York Post (6,650) on 16 May 2018

While the film is best for fans of the cloth, non-Catholics, too, will gain insight into one of the most prominent leaders in the world…

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By Ed Gonzalez (1,102) for Slant Magazine (8,298) on 16 May 2018

It often plays like a toothless PR video designed to rehabilitate the Catholic Church's reputation in the wake of its global pedophilia scandal…

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By Walter Addiego (380) for San Francisco Chronicle (7,630) on 15 May 2018

The director is clearly an admirer of Francis (both the saint and the pope), and was able to conduct extensive and exclusive interviews with…

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By Ty Burr (2,612) for Boston Globe (6,852) on 15 May 2018

Pope Francis: A Man of His Word is an essay in radical humility capable of moving a viewer regardless of his or her religious persuasions,…

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By Robin Clifford (1,670) for Reeling Reviews (4,376) on 15 May 2018

What other pope have you every heard make a mother-in-law joke in public…

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By Daniel Eagan (552) for Film Journal International (5,095) on 15 May 2018

Despite its flaws, Pope Francis is filled with moments that bring the pontiff and his message to life…

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By Soren Anderson (264) for Seattle Times (3,524) on 15 May 2018

No warts-and-all look at Francis' papacy, but rather emphasizes his humanity and humility…

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By Soren Andersen (496) for The Seattle Times (964) on 14 May 2018

The picture is a no warts-and-all look at Francis’ papacy, but rather emphasizes his humanity and humility…

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By Àngel Quintana (30) for Caimán Cuadernos de Cine (109) on 14 May 2018

Despite the familiar tone of some moments... the final result is a neat image without the pontiff's contradictions. [Full review in Spanish]…

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By Mike D'angelo (730) for AV Club (2,778) on 14 May 2018

The film’s appeal, predicated on its rare close-up look at a working Bishop Of Rome, will be limited primarily to the faithful; those hoping…

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By Harvey S. Karten (2,210) for Big Apple Reviews (55) on 13 May 2018

The current pope's views, sense of humor, and magnetism are on display in Wim Wenders' documentary…

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By Roger Moore (6,008) for Movie Nation (3,875) on 13 May 2018

You don’t feel Francis is challenged on anything here, and as lightly charming and impressive as he and this almost-all-access documentary…

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By Kevin Maher (647) for Times (UK) (2,458) on 13 May 2018

Pope Francis: A Man of His Word frequently feels like a crucial document of our time and essential non-fiction film-making…

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By Kate Erbland (681) for indieWire (3,631) on 13 May 2018

The film shows a refreshing interest in his current existence, rather than becoming a by-the-book retread of his pre-pope life…

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By Steven D. Greydanus (674) for National Catholic Register (119) on 13 May 2018

If it isn't the documentary final word on the 266th pope, in a way it's something better: It's a winsome, challenging call to take the Gospel…

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By Peter Bradshaw (3,667) for Guardian (4,584) on 13 May 2018

Access to the great man has clearly been provided with an undertaking not to challenge, not even to ask questions, in the normal interview sense…

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By Steve Pond (235) for TheWrap (3,203) on 12 May 2018

Pope Francis is a healer, not a proselytizer. And Wenders knows enough to stand back and let him say his piece and make his peace…

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By Tim Grierson (1,482) for Screen International (2,241) on 12 May 2018

More a gloss than an insightful dissection, this documentary frustrates by sticking to the man’s surface, reducing his words to commendable…

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