Stigmata

Rating:
Summary: Decent, yet some may trash it.
Review: It isn't a Masterpiece. But this film really is a decent and underated film.

See people wanted to compaire this to The Exorcist, or came to the theaters wanting to see The Exorcist. Or They came exspecting a Horror Movie. When they found out it wasn't a horror movie, more of a Mystery Thriller, they were just so disapointed they couldn't help it.

The Exorcist is my favoirt Horror movie. And I didn't go looking for The Exorcist feel... you know why? STIGMATA IS A WHOLE DIFFERN'T SUBJECT!

This film has SOME GREAT ACTING! well not from the teen's of the film. but that is to be exspected. The only TRUE problem I see that is a Major put down to the film is it is more MTV related... and that was a let down.

Anyways 3 Stars is what I give it.. maby more of a 3 Star and a Half. but the most I'll go is 4 stars.

If you want an Intelegent Thriller, I will recomend it. But if your searching for horror films or a gore film or action packed film. DO NOT SEE THIS FILM!

Rating:
Summary: How is your faith these days?
Review: Stigmata may have highly disturbing side-effects on the people having imitated ideas (not original), I mean, the ideas that haven't been properly situated in the mind. Truth, anger, myst and the holy icons are involved in this motion picture. After the "end sequence" hits the screen, you won't escape from yourself without asking "how is your faith these days?". Perfect cast and perfect direction. Especially the colors and the angles are astonishing. I do not want to compare it with "The Exorcist", "Rosemary's Baby" or something spectacular, because the movie has its own mystery in itself

Rating:
Summary: Bad Script
Review: This movie was pretty lame, mostly because of the script. Not a very interesting story and not well told. Furthermore, Arquette is really not a very good actor. The Omen and the Exorcist are the leaders in this genre... Stigmata doesn't warrant your attention.

Rating:
Summary: brilliant movie
Review: This movie was breathtaking to say the very least. It was very well filmed, It should win awards for its beautiful scenary. I would compare it with the exorist but it was very different. Patricia Arquette gave a excellent and believing performance. It is to hard to put into words but it is a movie well worth seeing.

Rating:
Summary: DO NOT SEE THIS MOVIE!
Review: Please listen to me and do NOT see this movie, let alone buy it. I saw this in theaters and was disgusted. I am a HUGE movie buff and have never walked out of a theater, but I did on this one. Im not a religious person at all, but halfway through, I was worried for my eternal soul. My mom used to tell me that "the devil puts out movies and if you see them, youll go to hell." I laughed it off of course until this. I was whispering prayers with every blasphemic line. Please give NO money to this utter trash. Please I beg you!

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Summary: Magical and Inspirational
Review: This movie is breathtaking. The photography is outstanding. The music hypnotize. The specials FX's are stunning. There is some romanticism merge with a realism in the principal characters that makes you get in love with them. The acting are laudable. I find it irresistible to see it again. The story and point of this movie drives everyone to rethink and rebuild those things about personal faith and makes you review your believes about the church institution and its politics. This movie deserves all the awards. Is a remarkable masterpiece that has manifested an unprecedented work all around. Magnanimous!

Rating:
Summary: A delicate bit
Review: Stigmata is a delicate movie to the extent that it provokes emotions and opinions along the two extremes of the scale. One thing is for sure: your feelings are bound to be strong about this movie. As far as context and message are concerned, the base topic about faith and church is old enough; the conclusion is somewhat more fresh, though far from being as radical as intended. Anyway, if you do not look too deep into the theoretical side of it, the message is viable and elegantly presented.

What IS outstanding about Stigmata is acting. Indeed, Patricia Arquette gives one of her best performances as fate-struck Frankie; Jonathan Pryce excels at the role of the smooth-mannered evil cardinal; and... yes, my favourite Irishman... Gabriel Byrne is just dazzling as self-denying Father Kiernan. No doubt, he is the spiritual and emotional centre of the whole story, and he suggests that in a gentle, elegant way throughout the film. Paradoxically, Byrne calls the viewer to root for his character even more than Arquette does for her own victim figure. Director Rupert Wainwright also deserves applause for tactful storyhandling, beautiful imaging, and, very importantly, for leaving space for his actors to play out their characters in their full complexity. I think, to finish with, that this movie is a fine one and well worth seeing on DVD, but certainly not for the weak.

Rating:
Summary: Wow! Byrne is a legend and Arquette is dazzlingly gritty...
Review: Stigmata's photography is glorious, gritty, and mystical to say the least. Lusty Patricia Arquette's chance encounter with a Rosary ends up a revelation to even Fr. Gabriel Byrne (an Irish favorite). "How is your faith Catholic Church?" should be the quote since the faith was on trial and rightfully so. The writer, undoubtedly prophetic, stated, in a literary way, through a lost Gospel written in Aramaic by Jesus Christ, that God is inside of us and we need no go- between but Christ himself. Sacrilege may have been the intention of the filmmakers, some have said, but, truth be told, it ended up being the truth--God is in us not in a church. Brilliant directing, fine acting, and another fine portrayal by Jonathan Pyrce. Loved every minute of the film and so will you--if, of course, you have the faith.

Felecia Constance Rowe, CEO, Teardropfilms, Ltd.

Rating:
Summary: Take that bible thumpers!
Review: This movie was great in every way a film can be can great! This movie says exactly what I have always said about religion. SPLIT A PIECE OF WOOD KICK OVER A STONE AND I AM THERE, THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS ALL ABOUT YOU. That says it all. Religion has been the leading cause of violence death and hatrid. The bible whether you like it or not is fiction. Written by the hand of man to controll man. Simple as that. This is a much better film than the Exorcist!

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Summary: First of all...I really liked it.
Review: First of all....I really liked it. While many of you may be turned off imediately by a film with a title like "Stigmata", this is a great film. Stigmata is about persons with a deep religious faith who take on the outward signs of crusifixtion as Christ did. These people develop thorn cuts on their heads, bleed from the hands and feet, and wounds in their side. This is a film that brings elements of possible demonic possessions with the response of the Catholic Church. At times the audience may wince at the gore but also be entertained at how it is presented. As I sat watching this film, I wondered what I would do if I encountered a person floating in the air hanging on an imaginary cross....would calling 911 bring the relief or help I seek? I could just imagine a Milwaukee cop showing up and quickly leaving (but still having enough time to stop and give me a parking ticket first.) This film will cause you to wonder....do these things really happen? Do other religions other than Catholics have stigmatas, and how come they don't make movies with non-Catholic priests responding....here comes Jim or Tammy Faye to take care of a demon, now that might sell. The film is well done, it keeps your attention, it challenges you, and is well acted and filmed. Bottom line...if you are looking for a thriller that leaves you questioning a few components of your personal faith, then this film is for you.