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88 The Idea of an Essay: Volume 3 agree on much else. Although Catsoulis and Douglas both praise the surface beauty of Letters to Father Jacob, Douglas’ review sees the movie as an intellectual work and analyzes the themes and character motivations philosophically. Unlike Catsoulis’ vague review, Douglas’ recognizes the intentionality of the cinematography, acting, and plot of Letters to Father Jacob. Bibliography Douglas, N.W. “Letters to Father Jacob.” Christianity Today. Christianity Today, 10 Oct. 2010. Web. 6 Oct. 2014. Catsoulis, Jeannette. “The Ex-Con and the Priest.” The New York Times. The New York Times Company, 7 Oct. 2010. Web. 6 Oct. 2014.