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Catholic possession horror is my favourite genre of horror so I get excited when anything new is released. I know others feel the same way. We want deep dark devil doom to terrorize us the way the Exorcist did. The Pope's Exorcist let's you know from the opening scene that the tone is not what most of us are hoping for. This movie doesn't take itself very seriously and yea thats disappointing, however it's not completely bad either. It watches more like a superhero movie than a horror. There are some creepy moments I guess but nothing that's going to weigh on you when you're trying to fall asleep that night. I dunno. I didn't hate it but I understand why some people can't get over the disappointment of what they were hoping for. The plot relies too much on exposition in the dialogue. That's my main gripe. 6.5/10.

Plot-driven viewers seem to have a tough time with this movie. Everyone looking for a pay off gives me a giggle. This film is outstanding in the way many classic pieces of literature are despised. Enjoy the acting, scenery, dialogue and voices. Accept that not every writer/narrator is obligated to give you a profound happy ending. Although we are given exactly that -- a profound happy ending for those willing to step out of their own safe, oblivious perspectives, and into the dark, stubborn human condition.

I wish I didn't need to write three hundred and fifty more characters to post this review.