Heretic

As a big fan of Hugh Grant, I was excited for Heretic, and at first, it lived up to the anticipation. The movie starts slow but intriguingly, with almost the entire first half relying on dialogue to keep you hooked. Grant's philosophical monologue about religion midway through is the highlight-while it doesn't offer new insights, his delivery makes it thought-provoking and refreshing.

Unfortunately, after building suspense for most of the runtime, the story falters. The promising setup leads to a weak payoff, relying on cheap storytelling tricks that undercut its potential. The ending feels rushed and unsatisfying, leaving the impression that the writers ran out of steam.

Heretic could have been a masterpiece if it had followed through on its initial promise. It's worth a watch for Grant's performance and the interesting ideas it explores, but ultimately, it falls short.