At first glance, it appeals that Mass Appeal is simply a pulpit to champion personal causes but, on the inside, the story really deals with the struggle of personal and professional integrity. Father Farley (Lemmon) and Deacon Dolson (Ivanek) are both struggling with their pasts while one desires the status quo and the other attempts to move into the future. The honest reflection of what plagues the modern church is glaringly obvious to the viewer today even though the film was released in 1984. The issues of integrity with all the primary characters is something to be talked about long after the film is viewed. Truth is hard to swallow but for the sake of honest relationships, it is necessary. No, more than that, it is vital. The more I watch this film, the more I enjoy it. When will it be released on DVD?
Review of Mass Appeal
