Both Crowe and the story are great!
A really good exorcist movie that had everything I expected and much more.
Firstly a solid greater story as the background of all events, involving the inquisition, the Pope and church in general; combined with a carefully chosen succession of smaller events adding a lot of mystery and tension building up constantly.
Then Crowe's choice as the main character couldn't have been better! He replicates his Gladiator performance by acting strong while fighting his faith - where you can read all the rich feelings on his facial expressions and talking (including delivering some longer lines in Italian), and also with very well-placed slight humor touches and one-liners.
The other actors were solid too, especially the child, I was impressed by the practical effects done with his face.
Very good ending too, not as other exorcist movies. I strongly recommend it!
Firstly a solid greater story as the background of all events, involving the inquisition, the Pope and church in general; combined with a carefully chosen succession of smaller events adding a lot of mystery and tension building up constantly.
Then Crowe's choice as the main character couldn't have been better! He replicates his Gladiator performance by acting strong while fighting his faith - where you can read all the rich feelings on his facial expressions and talking (including delivering some longer lines in Italian), and also with very well-placed slight humor touches and one-liners.
The other actors were solid too, especially the child, I was impressed by the practical effects done with his face.
Very good ending too, not as other exorcist movies. I strongly recommend it!
- headsupdisplay
- May 4, 2023