The Pope's Exorcist - Movie Review

Chris Stuckmann reviews The Pope's Exorcist, starring Russell Crowe, Daniel Zovatto, Alex Essoe, Franco Nero. Directed by Julius Avery.

[@michaelbrennan9156]

Chris should bring back grades, despite the praise for the gore and directing this is probably a C+ in his old scale.

[@tharuka8803]

couldn't agree more

[@iudexe3103]

He's afraid that critics would give his upcoming movie a D

[@maxford2037]

I agree, I also miss that he doesn't review terrible movies

[@alexanderammerl2404]

Yeah, the new System makes it a bit hard to easily see if it's a great, a good or just an ok movie...

[@HauntedHemo13]

​@@iudexe3103 idk he said he likes the occasional D every now and then

[@vkboson]

I enjoyed it. Three things that stood out: Russel Crow's acting, the focus on suspense instead of jumpscares, and the lore with the spanish inquisition.

[@jcb6936]

Suspense is a good way to view it. Not really horror to a T, and I’m glad they approached it like that.

[@Chaddy_chadd]

I agree.

[@limaalexander1460]

You should stop watching movies.........period..🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨

[@vkboson]

@@limaalexander1460 why?

[@missluna]

Agreed!

[@ilenegallo6406]

Russell Crowe carried this movie! His character’s humor was hilarious! Loved the setting, too!

[@limaalexander1460]

Russel is a great actor.....but too goodfor this SO CALLED MOVIE.🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨

[@elynavarro6895]

I really had a hard time trying to like this movie and honestly I don't think he was the right actor for the role he played.

[@MRMESQ1]

I’m so glad The Exorcist 3 is finally getting love. I saw it alone in a theater in rural Alabama while visiting my grandparents. I was THE only person in the theater…it was the single best horror movie experience of my life.

[@diamondjoe100]

It is an absolute classic & includes the best jump scare I have ever seen on screen.

[@MRMESQ1]

@@Virgo__…it absolutely did…it was amazing.

[@MRMESQ1]

@@diamondjoe100 …that scene is genuinely effective and frightening.

[@vinnievega9843]

@@diamondjoe100 which bit ?? Great freaking movie

[@diamondjoe100]

@@vinnievega9843 Hospital corridor scene. The way it's shot, So drawn out & suspenseful & then the horror 😲 it still makes the hairs stand on end 👌

[@darkwriter_xx94]

What I liked most was the lore they set up with the Spanish Inquisition and once of the former exorcists. It gave me a real DaVinci Code vibe. I wish there had been more of it.

[@alexthompson3228]

I agree. If the movie concentrated almost entirely on a church cover up it could have been great.

[@jcb6936]

Yeah, this was a cool backstory to make the movie far more interesting. I liked it and am hopeful for the rumored sequel.

[@lchamp7946]

Yes, that was an unexpected twist that I found very interesting.

[@Roman-tu3vh]

Alex Essoe was just great in Doctor Sleep and Midnight Mass, i surprised we don't see her in more staff

[@andreshernandez1180]

Stuff

[@Roman-tu3vh]

@@andreshernandez1180 well, thank you.

[@greggibson33]

Talk to her agent. Maybe that will help. 😆

[@Neat0_o]

You should see “starry eyes” she’s great in it.

[@mediocreMorpheus7795]

I love how Russel Crowe has lately really gotten into playing characters with foreign accents

[@EthanRom]

Dude’s on side quest mode and just having fun

[@greggibson33]

@@EthanRom He's in the twilight of his career mode.

[@1inchpunisher715]

I haven't really seen too many Russeel Crowe movies but man he was good in popes exorcist

[@ccaatthheerriinnee]

In his vanity fair interview, he talks about fighting to do Greek and Italian accents for his recent films.

[@Jill-mh2wn]

In an interview about playing Zeus ,Russell Crowe told how he had asked what would be the accent ,trying to hold out for English with a Greek accent. Management said just the usual Mid American would be fine . Crowe insisted and the compromise was that he should do every one of his scenes twice ,one in each accent ,they would trial it and end up with the one audiences preferred. Greek it was ,but Crowe did twice the work for the same salary!

[@Cynical.spooks]

Why does nobody ever talk about The Rite? It's such an underrated movie! Critics didn't like it cause "it wasn't scary". It's like people need jump scares to feel anything anymore. The Rite has such rich & wonderful atmosphere, as well as fantastic acting, by a star cast. The Rite deserves to be mentioned alongside The Exorcist, The Exorcist 3, & The Exorcism of Emily Rose.

[@St_AngusYoung]

Nobody talks about it because it’s trash.

[@Cynical.spooks]

@@St_AngusYoung Well that's just like, your opinion man.

[@4thhorseman931]

The Rite was a good film. Anthony Hopkins is a legend.

[@FalkoJoseph]

The Rite is my favorite exorcist movie, next to The Exorcism of Emily Rose. It’s a classic, with a very nice atmosphere. It’s by no means underrated though.

[@St_AngusYoung]

@@Cynical.spooks absolutely it is. And in my opinion the movie was unscary and unbelievable trash. If you liked it, that’s fine. I wasn’t speaking for you, but me.

[@robertjenkins2948]

It's bloody Zeus doing a exorcism innit

[@mt.sefuri3909]

Im glad im not the only one who couldn't unsee that

[@LuisSierra42]

Were you invited to the orgy?

[@parthpant8894]

Alex Essoe was so damn good in Starry Eyes--a hauntingly transformative performance. Glad she is getting more recognition.

[@cowmousedog]

I was never really scared at all in the movie, but I was really hooked throughout. I thought that the concept was really interesting and I enjoyed all the acting. I think it's just a solid film.

[@risen6397]

Non scary, but very good movie indeed✅

[@theoroosevelt4849]

same, but it isn't a "scary movie" i wasn't scared of the og exorcist... still a great "horror"

[@resa574]

It’s a good thriller Which fits me since I like thrillers way more

[@ScreengageLLC]

Russel was fantastic in this film, along with the production design and cinematography. I agree with all your notes about the rest of the film.

[@jonesmonroe]

Just watched on Netflix, loved it!! Russell Crowe is phenomenal. Also loved the different take on this movie, more suspenseful than horror.

[@rockerboxghoul9560]

@kochikame363cringe how so?

[@rockerboxghoul9560]

@kochikame363 the kid is funny so it’s cringe?

[@hammiranda]

The kid was more funnier then scary 😅

[@rashaanburns8876]

When you’ve watched so long that you can tell how Chris feels about the movie by how he announces it’s name lol. Review and grade whatever you want! Love hearing your insight man.

[@merciless41582]

The movie was outstanding and Russell Crowe needed a bounce back movie badly. Best exorcist movie I've seen in a long time and even the CGI was great. I've always been a fan of his acting that's why there's no surprise this movie was solid. How about the acting of Daniel Zovatto who played Father Esquivel. He was solid, and he really held his own alongside one of the all time great actors ever. Also, the other supporting cast were great too.

[@nafsiammara]

The CG was some of the worst I've ever seen?

[@gabrielsvision7218]

@@nafsiammarago to sleep stop complaining you still saw the whole movie 😂😂😂😂

[@nafsiammara]

@@gabrielsvision7218 What the fuck are you talking about

[@limaalexander1460]

NOT TRUE.... IT WAS LIKE WATCHING 'DISNEY'S 'HAUNTED MANSION ALL OVER AGAIN..... HORROR MOVIES ARE SURELY NOT WHAT USED TO BE...amen.😑😑😑😑😑😑😑😎

[@PeeJayBrownJr]

I saw it yesterday and thought it was pretty good. Enjoyed it with a early show with one other person in the theater room. Once the movie was over we actually hung around for about 10 minute just talking about it. Far better than I thought it would be and wouldn't mind a sequel or a limited streaming series which is what the other person in the theater agreed with.

[@desertsuede4]

Same here, I really enjoyed it. If I was heading movies, I'd give it 6/10, but that doesn't accurately reflect how entertaining Crowe was. :)

[@a_san_t]

Yeah, it's fun. It sure is chokefull with cliche and probably not a good horror movie. But, i'm also have a good time with it

[@linusandersen9045]

Saw it at a press screening last week here in Sweden. And I sort of agree with you. About 70% is the same old thing we have seen before. But the other 30% is what holds the movie and makes it ok in my opinion. Mostly the directing from Julius Avery directing and the energy Russell Crowe brings. Extra credit as well for casting Franco Nero as the pope.

[@44joseantony75]

Man that was great comment.

[@JamesHenryII]

Just saw this last night and I was actually impressed with the lack of jump scares and how I was actually enjoying myself. Yes there are some faults but I also did compare this to how much I love Emily Rose haha

[@Sooch900]

Can I ask a question? Are jump scares not wanted or good anymore? Not being mean or weird just trying to understand. I have seen this sentiment a few times before about jump scares being a bad thing? Is it because people think they are cheap? Any explanation would be greatly appreciated, thanks for your time!

[@beatsfromtheheart91]

@@Sooch900 you pretty much answered the question with your question. At this point jump scares have been so popularized and drawn out, that they have become predictable and as you said cheap. Don’t get me me wrong when done right, they can be effective but when you are a dedicated horror fan that watches high numbers of horror films you can perfectly point out when it’s going to happen before it happens which induces an eye roll. Lol At least that’s my take on it. others could view it completely differently. That’s the beauty of art.

[@amerikaOnFire]

@@Sooch900 Much like fart jokes and such are considered some of the lowest bar form of comedy, jump scares is the lowest bar form of horror. It's "easy" to fill your movie with jump scares constantly and call the movie a horror movie. But in reality it's just somebody you don't know is there tapping you on the shoulder and yelling "boo" in your ear all movie. Jump scares are not taboo to use, but they are constantly overused. True horror should be rounded out with things like providing a consistent atmosphere, pacing, sometimes existential horror where the situation makes the viewer anxious for the situation or characters and even good old fashion blood/gore can be used effectively (that is another thing that can be overdone as much as jump scare). So it's very easy to write a movie full of jump scares and call your movie "horror". It's not very easy to write a movie where the sense of absolute horror, loss, tension anxiety is palpable during the viewing experience due to what the characters see, can't see, feel etc. and how it's conveyed on screen. I'm sure somebody else can explain it better and probably add more details, but this is my view on what separates jump scare cheapness from actual horror.

[@Sooch900]

@@amerikaOnFire wow thanks for the great and detailed explanation! Makes perfect sense to me now!

[@Sooch900]

@@beatsfromtheheart91 I appreciate your reply, this explains it nicely and filled in all the blanks I was missing, thank you!

[@Khay-77]

Russell Crowe is fantastic, the fact he throws himself into even obscure roles like this or even Unhinged which had no right to be as enjoyable as it was is a testament to how good of an actor he is.

[@adventuresandvids7402]

Russell killed it, was such a well done movie, 10/10.

[@ANDCFC95]

Early Oscar contender?

[@cbhalloween]

Agreed!

[@neonpitchforks]

Hahah No more paint chips for yoy

[@sbjrcourses7961]

Exorcist III is one of the most underappreciated films of all time. Glad to see it getting some love here and on other movie channels.

[@alexanderthered5603]

I suppose in mainstream, but that hospital scene is an extremely well talked about scene among movie people.

[@RobVespa]

It isn't, though. Anyone with more than a passing interest in film appreciates it. If you read this comment, perform a cursory search of it on the Internet - or even just on KZbin. It's understandable why the public may have been initially dismissive of it. It's the third in a series in which the second film happened to be one of the strangest sequels made (but not in a so-bad-it's-good way) (which is interesting, as it's director, John Boorman, happens to be very talented and crafted one of my favorite films, Excalibur).

[@Giganticonion]

This was honestly my favorite exorcism movie, bar none. It was just more well-done than the others in my opinion

[@taymccullough8775]

I really had fun and a good time with the movie. I overlooked the typical Exorcist tropes, they didn’t negatively impact the overall execution of the movie for me

[@Sammy2tones]

I love starting off my day getting Stuckmannized

[@WhereOceansMeeet]

I never even heard of this film but it's good to see Russell looking thinner again. I hope he's around for a while!

[@BeatRoot14]

Wish chris would do reviews on bad and crazy movies or on classic films. Love to hear his opinion on The Beast (1988)

[@merdemoiii-7589]

a thing I loved from the trailer was the cinematography, might check this out

[@ERYN__]

I went to a Catholic high school, and they really wanted us to learn about the exorcism The Exorcist was based on. It happened in our city, and it was to a little boy, not a girl. The boy was Lutheran, and he had to be converted to Catholicism. I've never been Catholic, but it was interesting to grow up in a fairly Catholic area.

[@robinmjoy]

The infamous 1949 case right?

[@gemeauxjewels]

Yea it was in Bel-Nor Missouri. A little suburb of Saint Louis

[@heythere6983]

It’s weird the Catholic Church believes it should make other Christians Catholic for salvation . The Catholic Church is ultra dark and shady. They have a telescope with the name of l..Ucifer and there is a video of their Latin mass where someone is singing in laying and saying he is god and Jesus is his son . St. Peter’s basilica has a weird meaning when you look it up as to what that means , the building is shaped like a snake and easy to see from arial view . I have met some priests say you have to power to get rid of negative Entities yourself actually , movies put a weird emphasis on this stuff as if you are hopeless .

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

@@heythere6983 None of this stuff is real though. The church is shady. ALL churches are shady. Wherever you have money & power with easily manipulated people, you’re going to have individuals who will gladly manipulate those people. Churches & religion in general is just silly.

[@gpanthony]

@@heythere6983 Every institution that has 2000 years is going to have dark and shady history. Paris has ultra dark and shady history, Tokyo has ultra dark and shady history, the U.S.'s not even 1,000 years old yet and has some of the darkest and shadiest history out there. So I would not say that the Church is singularly worse than other long lived groups in our world, but I do think that by it's mission, the Church should hold itself to a higher standard and it has failed many times to do that by (lack of) virtue of the people that run it. Unfortunately, seats of influence eventually attract those with bad intentions, but the mission of the Church has always been to unite all peoples in and through Jesus' message of love for God and neighbor.

[@rhtcguru]

Dang you've been cranking out the reviews lately! Good to see you return! Thanks!

[@thegood9]

Saw this last night. I think it was over all pretty good. I think and hope they'll make a series and a franchise out of it. It has potential---so long as they keep russell crowe as the lead.

[@thebiggestbaz]

How good would like a 6 episode show be tho ooft

[@lumineer_3]

I LOVED IT, man the story telling to me was so good! I hope they do more if they make another one with the main characters backstory 🔥

[@drewhargreaves9585]

Hahahahah

[@ice9557]

The Last Exorcism and The Taking Of Deborah Logan are 2 surprisingly good demonic possession movies!

[@carachoplin6952]

Just watched it last night; I had fun watching it and Russell Crowe was awesome! My only gripe is that some of the possession scenes with the kid came off as funny instead of scary, but that could be my jaded sensibilities talking.

[@markventura1214]

Chris - perfectly said and I hope the actors and director get recognized for standing out within the exorcist mix

[@shannonbayley3684]

It's actually an awesome movie. Russell kills it.

[@andreshernandez1180]

The demon or the movie? Or both?

[@twistedelegance_]

I don't know why people complain about Russell's accent. I lived in Italy for 8 years, and I heard dozens of variations of English accents. My best friend Paolo had no accent, he spoke better English than me. Americans think there's only one accent and it must be the one they've seen in movies lol. The film wasn't scary, and I don't think it ever tried to be. The scary parts came during the end, when the demon showed his power and performed miracles. It's a nice change to the nonstop jump scares.

[@josephkitchens1644]

Crowe is still one of the best actors out there, and I'll watch him in just about anything. Glad to see him putting in more work here lately

[@LukeAllenWiley]

Hey Chris, please review Nefarious. Thanks!

[@TheMarkboy99]

Chris I think it would be a great idea to watch and review smaller films like “Bunker” and “How to Blow up a Pipeline”. They are made by newer directors like yourself and it would help them tremendously

[@DextRAR]

Before seeing the film I said to my friend that Russel Crowe will just show up and half ass the role to cash a cheque, but I was so surprised with how much fun he had with the role. So many actors of his level would down at a horror movie like this, but he absolutely showed up and had fun

[@cannibalholocaust3015]

Crowe rarely does half assed, he’s a serious professional albeit not at his peak.

[@DextRAR]

@@cannibalholocaust3015 definitely, he gained serious points in my book.

[@Number9_Media1]

I enjoyed it! Russell Crowe, an exceptional actor

[@brentulstad3275]

Deliver Us From Evil, The Eric Bana, Sean Harris & Edgar Ramirez movie is somewhat of a standout "exorcism" film with a fairly impressive final showdown sequence. Also, someone please put a stop to David Gordon Green.

[@vincentbolduc2147]

See a Chris review, I’m clicking no matter the movie!

[@ncallaway9731]

Ok so I was SO EXCITED for this movie, that I actually went to the theater by myself early today to see it… I love Russell Crowe & I love Exorcism type movies… I was HIGHLY DISSAPOONTED! I did not find the story/plot line to be engaging, the demon character that was inside the boy I found to be very cheesy & almost like a spoof version of the girl from the original exorcist. I was hoping this movie would be on the level of “The Rite” with Anthony Hopkins because that movie was really good & this seemed like it would be similar. Pretty sad cause I wanted to love this but didn’t

[@bluerfoot]

Don't feel crazy that people thought it was good, apparently the world and popular culture are in a tailspin.

[@iKiIIedThePromQueen]

Exorcism of Emily Rose was by far thee best and all time scariest ‘Demon,’ movie I’ve ever seen.

[@demonSlayer4563]

The Exorcist for me.. The Exorcist iii as well

[@ZitiPatrol]

Another sleeper hit is The Rite with Anthony Hopkins, it's actually pretty darn good.

[@alphavermen2718]

1:40 I’m so happy u mentioned overlord that’s probably top 5 underrated horror movies in the last 10 years. I love that movie

[@Takwakin40]

Me too! Hugely underrated film.

[@holidayrap]

4 And my soul hungered; and I kneeled down before my Maker, and I cried unto him in mighty prayer and supplication for mine own soul; and all the day long did I cry unto him; yea, and when the night came I did still raise my voice high that it reached the heavens.

[@DeathMetal819]

Chris can you do a review on Prey for the Devil. It came out 2023. I thought it was solid. I would like to hear your opinion. Thanks

[@jeffreysmith694]

really hope Crowe gets back into some big movies.

[@FrankinDallas]

Gladiator II, Maximus Resurrected?

[@jeffreysmith694]

@@FrankinDallas That has all the makings of a real shitshow. It could be so bad it spoils the original epic.

[@greggibson33]

He had his time.... it's over.

[@KeenApollo]

@@greggibson33hes 59 and has a net worth of 120 million at that point I would be just having fun too in the twilight years of my life.

[@aaronreale67]

Please watch Nefarious starring Sean Patrick Flannery!

[@ESOJOTREBLA]

Agree with Chris, i saw this one in a pre-screening, Russell make the movie better, is a fun movie and I hope they do a sequel looking for the other demons

[@Greenscyth22]

I enjoyed it, a fun little supernatural romp. You could tell Crowe was having fun.

[@bjlasala8993]

Saw this yesterday and enjoyed it a lot more than I thought I would. I told my fiancé before the movie, “I think this movie is gonna be terrible” and I was pleasantly surprised when I came out of it. Comedic relief was effective and Crowe did a great job. You’re right in saying that he saved this movie.

[@jules-yi8rn]

Loving the fact Russell Crowe was a reason you admired the film... such a great actor😊.

[@citydagreatbishop2613]

Chris I love that you stop giving movies a grade so Noone can say you're persuading your audience and for that your opinion matters more 💯

[@fallendevonish1869]

This is a watchable film, but its doesn't push the boundary of the exorcism genre in any way, everything in this film you've seen before, but it is shot really well, and Russell crows acting is good, but overall I think this would have been better if it had an adult rating, allowing the director to show us things beyond the usual exorcism tropes.

[@10girlfriends]

I knew from his face in the thumbnail how this was gonna go 😂

[@tiberianexcalibur]

You should do Beef netflix review. Easily one of my top 10

[@delix787]

Chris: I didn’t think this was the greatest movie ever. Us: Um Chris thank you for stating the obvious fact about yourself 🤣

[@BeDistinct]

I saw it yesterday and although I agree every exorcist film get repetitive, and I also dismissed this movie based on the trailer, this movie some how got myself to enjoy it haha. It was funny and even though it didn’t have crazy jumó scares, I enjoyed this film much more than all the previous exorcist films I’ve seen recently

[@tripmixer7222]

Love u Chris! Thank you for all the amazing reviews over the years🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@mandelamunozangoy8739]

This film is above average of the standard exorcist film. And I completely agree that it is way more entertaining than expected. However, I have to disagree with the acting of Alex Essoe. For me it was extremely jarring how sedated her character was, especially in contrast with the actor who plays her daughter. At times it almost felt that the roles were reversed, or that maybe the mother needed to take some Magnesium pills. I didn’t expect her to be chewing the scenery or yelling all the time, but the energy, tone of voice and overall emotion that you would expect for that role, the mother fell flat and underwhelming. I also really look forward to a sequel. After Top Gun Maverick, I welcome more films that are about having fun instead of drawn out ultra depressing stories.

[@Evan-nx9ng]

Chris grew up with exorcism

[@OrthoLou]

I'm practicing Catholic who has read about Fr. Amorth.. I'm very curious to see how this story will be executed.

[@Peterski]

Poorly. It's fan fiction at best. Crowe is good though.

[@bluerfoot]

I saw the movie. you are correct the store will be executed.

[@delix787]

Honestly, that demonic voice was so bad edited. 🤣

[@Dionizos666]

Like from Scary Movie,parody.

[@SeanA099]

I think it became excessive in parts. My favorite parts were the character moments between the priests talking about guilt and forgiveness

[@kurtdewittphoto]

Russel Crow is awesome in everything hes in.

[@Polnambo]

Was hoping for something on par with Emily Rose... Something that makes that film stand out so much is the back and forth between scientific explanation and the supernatural... Very intriguing for an ex joho like myself

[@nathanmeyer6743]

Having witnessed a real exorcism....I think I'll pass on this one. The memories give me all the chill I need 😂

[@theabraham8164]

Well exorcisms aren't real so....

[@metallicak5]

@@theabraham8164 Oh boy, Lord forgive him, he does not know what he speaks....

[@RobVespa]

@@metallicak5 - Well, the "Lord" isn't real, either, so...

[@Amfneey]

I originally thought they were going to make a sequel once I got closer to the end, but after it said that he died in 2016 (Gabrielle, the Priest), I think that seals the deal that this is just going to be a standalone film, unless there's a spin off series about his right-hand priest, which could be interesting.

[@kcx1588x]

The exorcism of Emily Rose was pretty darn good!!!

[@kcx1588x]

@Andi Wijaya NO it wasn't!!! Stop lying!!!

[@kcx1588x]

@Andi Wijaya So have I, stop flattering yourself!!!

[@metalstorm7506]

The most frightening part about the exorcism movies is that there’s already a the original “The Exorcist” remake in the process and it’s filled with inclusive characters, to say it softly … and we all let this happen

[@darkprince56]

I really like The Rite with Anthony Hopkins. Thought it was a good exorcism film

[@4kfrank276]

Crowe’s accent is the best part of the movie 😂.

[@HauntFormer]

I agree with Chris! In no means a game changer, but Crowe, and his character Father Amorth, were both pleasant and entertaining to watch.

[@donbrunodelamancha1927]

Well done Master Chris Stuckmann‼️ Back over 2 million!! I am both happy and proud of you!! Much L♥️VE to you, you lovely wife Sam, and the mini Stuckmanns‼️‼️ While I have not read this book, I do know, Father Gary Thomas, who is the subject of the book, that was the basis for the film, “The Rite”. In the film he is played by Sir Anthony Hopkins. I actually know him very well. When he was working on the book with the author, more so when he got back from Budapest, I asked if he thought that was weird. He said you could never be too careful. Five being a man of faith, Catholic Christian, faith, I believe him. I have seen some disturbing things. And from his tales, not that he’s all that talking about them; he’s a very honest guy. He is also a great human being. Again, I’m glad to see you doing in your career; that wind is catching your sails and is taking of behind the camera, as a screenwriter, and in life‼️ You are surely fire‼️🫶🏻♨️♨️♨️✊🏼

[@henners98]

Another thing, the emphasis on the the clergy and then the Spanish Inquisition gave it some nice depth and context that other films with priests don’t bother with

[@sophiaisabelle01]

We appreciate your film reviews always. God bless you and everyone here.

[@chrisbarkerguitar]

I went to see this. The power of popcorn compelled me.

[@squamish4244]

He does save the movie. Crowe has an undeniable screen presence. He'll take roles that could easily be disasters and act the shit out of them.

[@cursedraj]

Does anyone know when Chris' Shelby Oaks is releasing?

[@coryisftw1]

Need grades back. Like Jeremy Jahns, a lot of us really like the grades. Some just like to click and see what you have, we trust you guys enough to go off that grading

[@purposepowerlove]

It isn't a horror movie and it really doesn't try to be. It throws out a few cliches for those whose who expect that, but ultimately it is a conversational movie about evil, sin, and ultimately forgiveness. It approaches those topics beautifully and reminds the viewer that even though Jesus has forgiven us, we open the door to darkness when we continue to hold onto that guilt. This is why it becomes personal for Father Amorth and Father Esquibel as they are forced to confront past sins and traumas. Everything else in the story is a structure built around this very Christian and very biblical conversation. I found it quite challenging for me as a Christian as well as entertaining as a movie. I agree that in terms of the production, Russell Crowe was amazing. He is a blast to watch as this character, and if you watch interviews about it you see that Crowe also greatly respects the real Father Amorth. I appreciated your review, but it really missed the mark by ignoring the conversation at the heart of the movie.

[@akilahs3889]

I could not take my eye's off this movie. Russell Crowe DID that!!

[@AnnaBaaanana]

My brother is an extra in this movie!

[@TheJuseman]

Appreciate the review, my girlie loves these kinds of movies and totally forgot it came out today!

[@thomaskuzma4360]

I am only here to tell people that the Font they used for this movie is basically the same as the one for Frasier

[@LSar83]

Aside from the good performance of Russel Crow (“CUCKOO!” :D ), the possessed little boy stood out for me too. I wonder how much of it he acted out himself?

[@WeirdDarknessOfficial]

Speaking of demon movies, will you be reviewing Nefarious?

[@joncerda351]

Can you review "Nefarious"? I hear it's a fantastic movie

[@johnsmith-wk2tb]

Thanks for the review. I have a question, does anybody know any details about the Shelby Oaks film, like trailers or release date? I'm surprised Stuckman isn't posting updates.

[@WayneManor666]

i heard about Father Amorth via the old JonTron video, i am excited to see R.Crowe in the role.

[@Peterski]

You should read the books. The books are good.

[@Frink77]

this movie felt more like an action movie. Wish there were more scares. I saw this in an old chruch in oslo, such a cool experience

[@markwing7066]

The Rite was good! But nothings better than the original Exorcists and Exorcist 3 is amazing

[@ncheadhntr3]

There is a sense of confirmation after watching this and you listed my 3 favorite exorcism themed movies of all time: E1, E3 and Emily Rose. And you're correct with the "pile" of movies but I'd like to list a few "honorable mentions" that I think set themselves apart from the mass production: Deliver Us From Evil (also based off real events (Emily rose) and leads us through the eyes of a skeptic/agnostic that began with an event with a marine in the Iraq War). Devils Due (an exorcism movie produced in the same context as the Paranormal franchise). These two are interesting in their own rights and I enjoy watching them while we wait for THE one to beat them all. I look forward to seeing this. I will watch a movie with a blank slate - all the time with suspended belief. But necks spinning around to the point of severing the spinal cord: why did Damian Karras die from his stairway demise and Regan not die from her, literal, internal decapitation? I mean, hers was just prolonged over a course of a few weeks. Or "adult" voices (with large amounts of mature bass or monstrous sounds) coming out of children's vocal cords puts a pause on my "suspended belief" initiative. Personally, I'd be more disturbed hearing backwards-aramaic coming from a child with their natural kid vocals than I would "Sauron" coming from their heads. I think that's what made Emily Rose successful because of Jennifer Carpenters recording in her own voice with vocal edits added in post-edit....but we still heard Jennifer in the effect...and she is brilliant in that movie.

[@Boonk29]

Just saw this film. It was better than I expected, Russel Crowe was fantastic, and the final showdown with the demon was unexpectedly epic lol.

[@jessien9839]

Could you please review "Nefarious"?

[@AndiCat14]

Alex Esso was AMAZING as Wendy Torrance in Doctor Sleep.

[@hardy16able]

I was really positively surprised to see a movie review from you. I didn't enjoy the movie but I knew you would have some fresh perspective. Still, I found this movie to be having some troubling tendencies, especially concerning mental health. A person with psychosis is easily healed by a placebo when in reality they probably would have relapsed after a short while. As someone who places high value in the difficult and well earned education of psychotherapists I always find it kind of condescending when movies make if look like you just have to be a very kindhearted person to fix someone else's mental problems. I also could not shake the feeling that this movie actively avoided the topic of sexual abuse of little boys and replaced it with a story about an abused woman (which according to the church is still the only acceptable gender for the desires of a man). I may read into that last part a little too much and would be happy to hear another perspective on this. I must also criticize (and even if it is a little detail, it still seems sloppy and makes me question the amount of thought or attention to detail put into this movie) the continuity error of Father Esquibels ear. The scene of Henry biting a piece out if it seemed so weirdly specific that it stayed with me till the end of the movie where Esquibels ear seemed to be perfectly fine, not even a bandage or anything. As if the movie just wanted a shocking scene, but did not in fact want pretty Father Esquibel to look ugly for the oh so obviously teased prequels.