Monday, December 22, 2008
Doubt
One might think that a serious movie about two nuns and a priest may be too boring or too religious, but Alien found it to be an exceptional film with great dialogue (based on a Pulitzer Prize and Tony winning play) about faith and doubt when nuns suspect a priest of inappropriate behavior with an altar boy in 1964. Three Oscar winners, Meryl Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Amy Adams, head the cast with outstanding performances and bring a richness and subtle nuances to their characters. Viola Davis who plays the altar boy's mother also gives a remarkable portrayal. The movie gives you a behind the scenes look at the Catholic Church and School. The film has just enough humor to take the edge off the seriousness of the situation. The setting is perfect for the film. Even the weather plays a major part in supporting the emotions of the moment. Alien admires the strong performances by the actors and little things that occur in the background.
Alien gives it 3 ½ "sermon of the day" stars out of 4.
One might think that a serious movie about two nuns and a priest may be too boring or too religious, but Alien found it to be an exceptional film with great dialogue (based on a Pulitzer Prize and Tony winning play) about faith and doubt when nuns suspect a priest of inappropriate behavior with an altar boy in 1964. Three Oscar winners, Meryl Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Amy Adams, head the cast with outstanding performances and bring a richness and subtle nuances to their characters. Viola Davis who plays the altar boy's mother also gives a remarkable portrayal. The movie gives you a behind the scenes look at the Catholic Church and School. The film has just enough humor to take the edge off the seriousness of the situation. The setting is perfect for the film. Even the weather plays a major part in supporting the emotions of the moment. Alien admires the strong performances by the actors and little things that occur in the background.
Alien gives it 3 ½ "sermon of the day" stars out of 4.
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