Much of what appeared in Irving Stone's biographical novel of the life of Michelangelo was of the author's invention, but few will dispute that the artist painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, which is the subject of Carol Reed's film. Starring Charlton Heston as the irascible genius, it traces his life from the age of 13 to his death at 88 but deals mainly with the five years during which he painted the chapel. Pope Julius II (Rex Harrison) has commissioned the work in the hope that it will serve as an immortal symbol of his enlightened papacy. Yet both his money and remaining years are finite, and his constant haranguing of the artist to finish his painstaking work is the source of an ongoing war of words between them. When not struggling with the pope, Michelangelo battles with his physical limitations and recalcitrant materials in the quest for perfection. The multifaceted Carol Reed (OLIVER!, THE THIRD MAN) has successfully taken on yet another genre in a film that also features superb art direction and costume design.
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Discover More Information About "The Agony and the Ecstasy (DVD)"Run a Quick Search on "The Agony and the Ecstasy" starring Charlton Heston to Browse Related Products:Browse more products related to "The Agony and the Ecstasy"Browse more products related to "Charlton Heston, Rex Harrison and Carol Reed"Title NoteThe film is based on the novel by Irving Stone, which recounted in detail Michelangelo's life from birth to death. Release NoteDVD Features: DVD Features: Product NotesAdapted from Irving Stone's fanciful biography of Michelangelo and starring Charlton Heston as the artist, THE AGONY AND THE ECSTASY focuses on the five years that the artist spent creating the Sistine ceiling and his tumultuous relationship with Pope Julius II (Rex Harrison). The pope is a vain and ambitious sort who has commissioned the painting of the chapel with the intention of having his name preserved for posterity. To this end, he tries to bully and threaten the volatile painter, who is answerable only to his muse. If You Enjoy "The Agony and the Ecstasy (DVD)", May We Also Recommend:Customer Reviews for "The Agony and the Ecstasy (DVD)"Most Recent Customer Reviews  The Agony and the Ecstasy, April 7, 2008
By Pat
A an old classic...almost feels biblical...it may just be due to Heston though.
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