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Summary: Have some reminiscent from the Exorcist
Review: Stigmata in my opinion not is a movie that trie to scare you, (at least not too much), it trie to entertaining you, it trie to give you another vision of the catolic church, give it a chance. The script is good but could be better, Patricia Arquette is very good in this movie, (I like she too in the Nightmare on elm stret 3), See this movie and you will buy it. is I like this movie, and I thing the alternate ending is better than the original. The extras are normal, the Video is soo good, and the sound is good but not perfect.
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Summary: Aagh? Or Amen!
Review: Within minutes, I had decided I would like this movie. The photography, acting, and sense of mystery were vivid and palpable. I enjoyed the shift between sacred ritual and gritty lower-class dialogue. The plot, initially, pulled me in without telegraphing all its secrets. Arquette in particular continues a career of great performances; this lady can act! But, as I reached the conclusion, I couldn't help but wonder if the screenwriters got confused on which direction they were headed. At some points, Arquette's character is clearly antagonistic toward priests and nuns--ala "The Exorcist" in a few scenes--but later we're told she's the messenger for Jesus's words as revealed through the departed spirit of a Brazilian Catholic priest. The messenger premise would've worked without the apparent presence of a demonic force. The use of the stigmata to validate her message was gripping and effective--if only the end hadn't muddied their purpose. I must, however, give a nod to the final message itself...No, Jesus doesn't only inhabit buildings of stone and wood; he wants to live within us. That, at least, deserves an Amen.
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Summary: Just people screwing around with movie making equipment
Review: This movie is terrible. It's not really a movie, it's more like people pretending they know how to make a movie. It's edited so rapidly, I began to believe the director didn't know what he was aiming for. I don't mind rapid editing if it's done for effect, such as in "JFK" and "Psycho", but this was mind numbing. The acting was somewhat descent but the script has got to go. "The Exorcist" was 100% better and those who haven't seen "The Exorcist" and choose to see this instead because you can't stand to watch old movies, you should be shot. I wasn't offended by the religious aspect, just the filmmaking. When the scene where the priests are throwing holy water on Arquette, I was ashamed to see how they ripped off "The Exorcist" so well. This movie is as bad as they can come, so PLEASE AVOID AND DON'T WATCH!
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Summary: Keeps you on the edge of your seat !
Review: Sometimes I just dont understand what people expect - I am amazed that many people dont like this film. Direction is top-notch and fast paced...The acting is very good...Production values are VERY high...Soundtrack is great... Suspense runs throughout the movie...Overall, this is a VERY good movie. I was impressed by all the reference the script writers did in the composition of this film about the Catholic religion. It hits the mark ! I dont understand why a good portion of the general public says that it disrespects the Catholic faith..I didnt find that AT ALL ! I guess these are the people that also thought that Monty Pythons LIFE OF BRIAN was making a mockery of Jesus ! GET REAL FOLKS ! Very fast paced..Very informative..And VERY entertaining ! By the way, the DVD has TWO endings to this film : The one in theaters and the directors version. Do yourself a favor : Watch the directors version ! Its more realistic and packs more of an emotional chord. A GREAT film ! 4 1/2 stars to be exact.
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Summary: One of the BEST MOVIES in 1999!
Review: This was a great movie!. Acting is really good, and the plot isthrilling and very smart!,Gabriel Byrne was born to play his role as apriest. Don't care about the bad comments from catholics... (yes, the movie shows a not so honest vatican, but it has happened in the past, just remember rennaissance back in XV and XVI centuries. ex:Pope Alexander VI and Julius II). DON'T MISS this great movie, it will show you that sometimes quality is also present on today's productions. (and forget any comment about the exorcist, it is a complete different style)
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Summary: A Must See!
Review: So, Stigmata got a few bad reviews. Well, so what! If you like exciting, intriguing movies, you have got to see this one! Patricia Arquette shines as a NY hairstylist who, after getting a gift from her mother, recieves the stigmata, or the wounds of Christ. Gabriel Byrnes is at his best as a Vatican Preist/Investigator. I can't say enough about his riviting preformance. The religious themes weren't exactly true, but so what. If you want accurate religion, don't expect to see it at the movie theater. By the way, check out the soundtrack, it's definite ear candy!
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Summary: utter propaganda; disgusting
Review: I give ths movie a negative 50, not the 1 star I have listed. this movie did nothing more than slash the Catholic Church in every way it could. I was so mad that i had to leave the theater, something i rarely do. It claims that the Church is nothing more than brainwashing people into thinking that the only way to heaven is through them. this movie actually rips on all organized Christian religions, but especially Catholicism. Even non-Catholics should be outraged at this movie for ripping on Catholics, after-all, if a movie did nothing but rip on Blacks or Jews would we not boycott that movie, of course, so why not with Catholics? Lets write letters to the studio that made this and tell them we are going to boycott their garbage from now on.
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Summary: It don't deserve one star
Review: This movie has got to be the stupidest movie ever to come out of Hollywood. Not only do I NOT like how they portrayed Christ, but the acting was bad. And the people who say: "This makes me wonder about religion," GET OVER IT! Nothing in this movie is remotely close to Christ's teachings, it is just a big money grab. Although, I am a Mormon, not a Catholic, I have no respect for the way they portrayed Christ, whom I personally believe in.
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Summary: Wasn't as scary as I thought it'd be
Review: I was expecting a scary movie like The Exorcist, but i was wrong. Its just about a girl who gets some wounds like Jesus did with no real twists in the plot to keep it very interesting. It wasn't horrible, but predictable. I still enjoyed it.
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Summary: Sorry, but no.
Review: I'm sorry but this movie was very disappointing! First of all, I've read and heard a lot about how this is ripping off the exorcist. Well, I did see some elements of the exoricist present, but nothing major. The movie was very boring though. I could see a pathetic attempt to be scary, but it just didn't work. Now one element that was lacking was a good soundtrack. The Omen worked partially because of a great soundtrack. This movie could not keep my attention because it left me bored. The music did not build anything. Secondly, the whole point of the movie was left unanswered. It ended with that one special message, but why did the priest possess that girl? What was his purpose? I wonder if the writers even know! From what I saw, I think a bunch of people recognized that movies in this genre have done well in the past and that they would try to score off it as well. Sorry fellas, but you failed.
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