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Summary: Total Bull.
Review: A film that ATTEMPTS to be intelligent but just comes off as an Exorcist ripoff. Half of the movie is focused on Frankie's cries of pain and blood gushing out of her arms/feet/whatever. Its potrayal of the Catholic Church is amusing, in a sad sort of way. It potrays it as a sort of "mafia", and the ending statement to the film is nothing but anti-Catholic propaganda. The fact that an athiest can get stigmata is riduclious, but not as amusing as the fact that they make it seem you can get "infected" by the condition from a pair of rosary beads. A stupid, uncreative horror film that attemts to throw down the Church and comes off looking stupid and uneducated in the process.
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Summary: Thought provoking
Review: The movie was very thought provoking and sheds a different light on the church than they would have liked. It shows that although the Catholic Church is important in supporting the teachings of Christ,it is just that and not the personal voice of God. The alternate ending was different and it was real difficult to not pay attention to it's message. This is a must have DVD if you like thought provoking films that question your faith and beliefs. Enjoy!
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Summary: JESUS IS WITH US ALL!
Review: THIS MOVIE COULD BE A TRUE STORY.A PROVEN FACT WAS,THERE WAS A PRIEST NAMED FRANCIS SOMETHING,THAT RECIEVED TWO HOLES IN HIS WRIST AND IT WAS BELIEVED THAT HE SEEN JESUS CHRIST.NOW THE MAN IS DEAD AND HE CAN BE VISITED.HIS COFFIN IS MADE OF GLASS.WHEN I FIND OUT HIS NAME I WILL MAKE ANOTHER REVIEW.BUY THIS MOVIE.
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Summary: One Major Flaw
Review: Even though I thoroughly enjoyed this movie I did have some reservations about giving it five stars. I'm not Catholic, but I found the idea of the Vatican condoning violence to cover up Scriptures of any kind unnerving. I wouldn't have said anything but some of the reveiwers believe in this theory. Amazon sells books on the Gospel of St. Thomas. It's not hidden away. Read them first before you organize a lynch mob. The story is fictional people,fictional.
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Summary: Even SATAN tossed this DVD
Review: So my girlfriend wanted to see this in the theater. We broke up shortly after. Here is the jist, girl gets amulet, gets possessed, get rescued by priest. The end. Oh, and sadly, there was no green puke. I can't hate this movie more, though I tried. Do yourself the favor, don't see it.
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Summary: Stigmata: A Wounded Movie But Fair DVD
Review: I saw the film "Stigmata" when it was released, theatrically, and I was extremely disappointed with it. I thought the performances were flat and unconvincing. I will admit that "Stigmata" had some slick direction by Rupert Wainwright (although some may argue that it looked like a techno music video). But I found the overall result to be just boring and uninteresting. I gave the film 1 1/2 star out of 4.When "Stigmata" was released onto DVD, the cover boasted some very intriguing special features, such as deleted scenes and an alternate ending. So, my curiosity got the best of me and I checked it out. I, once again, thought the movie was flat and was a hideous attempt to rip-off "The Exorcist." But the DVD transfer was beautiful and the commentary by director Wainwright was informative. I can say that I was more than a little disappointed in the alternate ending, though, which is no more than a few additional, very brief camera shots. The other features include a music video and an interesting 8-page insert. Bottom line: If you enjoyed the film at the theatre, I think the DVD is a must have. Or if you were like me and thought the movie was missing something, then you probably won't find that something on this DVD.
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Summary: Made me think....
Review: I picked up this movie to see one of my favorite actors, Gabriel Byrne. I was unexpectedly surprised by the intense plot, the intelligent writing, good directing and great acting. I am a non-practicing Catholic and was intrigued by all of the questions raised and dealt with in this movie. I have to admit, I watched it 3 times in as many days and could watch it again. It made me think. I like that! It will keep you interested and if you like looking at Gabriel as much as I do, you will enjoy...
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Summary: Forget everything you've been taught about religion. . . .
Review: I found this to be a fantastic, highly intelligent movie. Patricia Arquette and Gabriel Byrne were totally believable. This makes you wonder about the religion that has been shoved down our throats for all these years. I highly recommend this movie for anyone, whether religious, or questioning where you stand on your belief. This puts the power of God where it belongs. . . not necessarily in the multi-million dollar shrines people call churches. I will watch this one again!
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Summary: stigmata gives christianity a bad name.
Review: I was utterly shocked at how the church was portrayed during this film. There is no truth to any of the plot. the gospel of st. thomas, to those who have read it and to those who have not, is utterly ridiculous. it portrays jesus as a hypocritical sexist pig. it even goes as far as to have jesus say that mary, the virgin mother, is not fit for heaven because she is a woman. His exact words were "Make Mary leave us, for females don't deserve life." In fact they only use a small portion of the actual gospel, because it is the only part that gives a moral interpretation of jesus. If you are a christian and believe that jesus christ is you personal savior, dont watch this film, it is not a product of our heavenly father.
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Summary: A must see!
Review: I loved this movie...I really didn't know what to expect, maybe another Exorcist wannabe. This movie really had me intranced. It wasn't only an intense movie it also made me wonder about the state of religion...I would reccommend this movie to everyone! The sound track was great too!
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