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Summary: Not for everyone
Review: Be warned.If you delight in hating movies which positively refers to Christianity, you won't like "Bless the Child". If you believe Satan is sexy and cool, you won't like "Bless the Child". If you were exhilarated by the conclusions of "Seven", "The Hitcher", or "Fallen", you won't like "Bless the Child". If you are a "Chapter and Verse" Christian who cannot stand movies which reference Judeo-Christian stories and ideas without being too concerned with exactness, you won't like "Bless the Child". If you think Catholics are heretics, you won't like "Bless the Child". If you believe that God only works with Believers, you won't like "Bless the Child". If you think that movies portraying violence or evil behavior are sinful or the cause of the ills of Society today, you won't like "Bless the Child". If you read, take phone calls, or leave the room, when you watch movies, or you don't like movies which require that you pay attention, you won't like "Bless the Child". On the other hand, if you believe Satan is a simpering and desperate fop, and that evil behavior is chosen, and you aren't offended by explorations of themes you may not fully embrace, and you know how to watch movies with some focus, there's a good chance you'll like this movie. I was quite surprised by "Bless the Child". I expected just another occult thriller, and I was glad for a more thoughtful piece of work. Don't think I mean this isn't without some thrills and tension. This isn't a movie for people who can't watch suspenseful and tension-laced movies. I found this to be a thriller in the best tradition. Not a perfect movie, but very, very good.
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Summary: This movie is awesome!
Review: While i agree that the special effects go a little to far (and which movie doesn't), this movie has meaning. This movie touches your heart and this movie will rock your emotions. I can't believe it was placed on the worst of 2000 list. obviuosly, the critic had no feelings. This movie is a BUY!
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Summary: A good film...for the first 30 minutes
Review: "Bless the Child" is a predictable and seriously flawed movie. There are WAY too many plot twists and special effects that were thrown in for apparently no reason. I won't blabber on about the story premise, but it was no surprise that the turn of the millenium would foster so many films about the apocalypse. This film is all over the map and there is no connection to the various avenues that it approaches. Kim Bassinger is her usual twitchy self (why does she DO that?) If you don't know what I am referring to, watch 'The Real McCoy' or 'I Dreamed of Africa' or this film...she has a tendency to twitch whenever she is injured in some way. Bassinger does well with what she was offered in this part(twitching aside) and manages to invoke emotion and realism in her somewhat altruistic character. Jimmy Smits performance was a joke. Should've stayed with NYPD Blue...at least his character had some depth. Christina Ricci manages to create a believable character that surfaces from the bottom of the barrel to help save the world. Rufus Sewell's performance was creepy but a little too over the top. The young actress that portrays Cody does very well with her part and creates a believable and yet chilling Saviour. The special effects however were beyond cheesy. Overall, this movie is a dog. It's barely worth a discount rental.
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Summary: A "masterpice" of absurd!
Review: This movie can be effortlessly viewed on autopilot (that's when you're drifting into slumber on your sofa or running hither and thither preparing spaghetti in the kitchen): it's extraordinary predictable and boasts every cliché a movie dabbling with Satan and His coming: a girl destined (?) to become a new Messiah (?), mysterious murders of children by followers of a "new dawn" cult (who "test" the kids to find the "one", but they never show the "test" when they finally find "the one"), their magnanimous chief (dark, big-eyed and outwordly - gorgeous R. Sewell, the only one taking his part seriously) driving a black limo all the time, a priest-turned-cop (or visa versa), some punksters-demons in disguise, swarms of second-best sfx-generated rats and other horny creatures, and the fire-blasting, demon summoning finale in a decaying church. Yes, and don't forget the warrior-mother - K. Basinger! I wonder what lured her into this devilish soup. Her whispering performance suffers even more from too much applied make-up and awkward stunt tricks. And imagine someone calling this movie a masterpice (he/she must be under an evil spell)! Why do I give this nonsense 3 stars then? First of all, because I have a weakness towards all Satan-summoning movies, just to observe what ridiculous ideas and creatures will materialize this time (and that's the constant source of amusement). Second, I enjoy watching those white dazzling flying lights appearing in the end of such movies (contrary to Devil's depiction, angels or whomever these lights represent, stay boringly monotonous). Third, when watching this flick, I advise you to play a game "spot another cliché " (and I bet you'll be head over heels into the game). I only waited in vain who of the characters will be the first to glitter a red "demonic" eye. It's ridiculous drivel, but funny in its absurdity, for which I'm adding one more star. Watch it once (but NEVER BUY IT!) and I bet you'll be amused (if not laughing out heartily).
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Summary: Mixed feelings!
Review: For some reason or other (for which I can not totally explain), this movie in question, i.e., Bless the Child VHS ~ Kim Basinger, did not leave me feeling completely satisfied. There was no straightforward goal that the movie was driving towards and the actors, i.e., Bassinger et al seemed also to be a bit perplexed and confused on how to properly interpret their roles. The special effects were sparse but effectfull and set the right tone of the movie. However, some of the cameos, i.e., Ricci , seemed forced and could have been left on the cutting floor. To bad, a movie with such potential to be great, ends up simply vein mediocre.
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Summary: what's the message hey?
Review: it's a movie in relation about God so i have to review it form my point of view as someone who believes in Him.. first....no!! God doesn't pick a person only, he blesess everybody the same.!!! if He comes He comes....no need to make this controvercy on a child within a dramatization through a child of a druggaddicted person....that's so stupid! what?? you want to show that God do things in an unpredictable ways including that He uses everybody for His plan...a wrong way...don't push it! second...God's power which is blessed to human is never needs to be shown as an ability to light up candels!!!!! He is not a magician....lighting candles up from a farwhat is a wasteful thing to do! and God is not wasteful!!! He heals with His power....not lighting candles up!!!!!!! last but not least, don't make any movie about God and Christianity if you know nothing about it.... some of the players here doesn't believe in God anyway...NO WONDER it contains and brings nothing correct to your brain about GOD!!! again...stop that crappy things about the coming of Jesus...the very last thing He wants you to do is to worry about it...no need to dramatize it in anyway....it is actually something to be concluded as a JOY!!!! but if you're someone who is under the power of evil than I suppose you made this movie to make a fool of God, Jesus and everybody who believes in Him....maybe some of us are fooled....but not all mister!....
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Summary: This DVD made me consider suicide.
Review: I am a forgiving and understanding guy. I love the world and I'm grateful to be alive. This movie, however, challenged all that. You see, I would watch this movie, then glance toward the kitchen, where I knew there were very sharp knives. I would watch more of the movie, then glance toward the kitchen. The more I watched the movie, the more powerful was my desire to walk to the kitchen and stick a knife in my skull, thereby ending my own life. OH MAN! In my opinion, a movie with a plot heavily based on religion has to be careful not to come across as preachy and silly. This film wasn't too careful in that respect. This movie made me sad for some of the main stars, because I think they did a good job with their roles, it's just that I felt like their talents were wasted with this movie. In fact, it was kind of like watching a Jerry Springer episode where an 8 foot crossdresser comes out to confess to his 2-year boyfriend that he's really a man, you know? The numbskull boyfriend should have known better, but I still can't help but feel sorry for the guy on some level. The actors in this film are just like the surprised Jerry Springer guests. I'm not a film student, so I couldn't tell if the main fault with this movie was the direction or the writing; but I'm sure it was probably a combination of the two. The Jesus figure pulling Kim Bassinger back from falling off the bridge was a little much for me... I actually watched the end credits just to see if the Catholic Church had comissioned this film, but saw no references. Look, I love Jesus as much as the next guy, but if Jesus is anything like I picture him, I honestly don't think he would like this movie. Maybe the more important question is: would Jesus recommend you spend 2 hours of your life watching this? NOPE!
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Summary: Good thriller with some supernatural scenes.
Review: This movie has got some really bad reviews. But I think it is actually good. it works well as a thriller and it has some supernatural scenes, that some people may find slightly silly, but I don't. I think the story is very interesting. The lead actors are doing their job well, but the best performances are found among the supporting cast, especially the little girl Cody (Holliston Coleman). Like I mentioned, it is a good thriller and a little more than 100 minutes of great entertainment, but it could also be interesting to discuss the movie. What would you do if you found yourself in Maggie's (Basinger) situation? or Jenna's (Angela Bettis) or John Travis's (Jimmy Smits, playing a police again). I wouldn't mind watching this movie again.
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Summary: Not Bad - In fact I thought it was pretty decent
Review: I tend to be a fan of most good science fiction and horror films. This movie was good. It had its weak moments but all in all it presented a rather deep view of the human condition, of the struggle between good and evil. Sometimes it was a bit trite and as some of the reviewers have previously noted laughable. Nevertheless there were scenes that were actually rather moving. Several scenes demonstrated the growing awareness of a young child for her "special" powers (telekinesis and incredible empathy). It probably seems like a bunch of 50's tripe but there such things as good and evil and people do make choices.
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Summary: VERY POWERFUL AND EXCITING
Review: This video is wonderful. It lets you think about the power of goodness over evil. It is a sit on the edge of your seat movie. More powerful than other occult movies I've seen. Kim Basinger is again great in another amazing plot for this film. I recommend it to everyone who thinks there is no GREATER BEING in the universe and everyone else, also. The girl in this movie plays a wonderful part and you just don't know which way she will turn until the very end. This is very exciting and nail-biting to watch. I loved it.
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