The Agony and the Ecstasy

The Agony and the Ecstasy (1965) starring Charlton Heston, Rex Harrison, Diane Cilento. From Irving Stone's book, which covered Michelangelo's entire life, comes this adequate movie depicting the battle between Pope Julius II (Harrison) and Michelangelo (Heston) over the  painting of the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. The depictions of Michelangelo's works are inspiring, without a doubt, but the plot of this movie is lacking in inspiration. It's only a so-so entertainment, and not one of Heston's greatest performances. Harrison is lacking in gravitas in the role of the pope. I was a bit disappointed in the film. (Subtitles in English are available, as well as closed captions.) Grade: B