great movie about a great man . thomas kretschmann be first rate a in all of his other movie . i would never have envision him a pope john paul . it speak volume for the casting director . why do they keep cast him a german officer in the movie . and he only come to universal attention after the pianist . of course he look so hot in the uniform . i know a lot of girl drool over his handsome face . but this guy be a great actor and have such great potential . if you do not believe me and go watch stalingrad . i hope he will get a lot of excellent role in the future with more diversity . otherwise and what a heartbreaking waste of great talent .