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Rebecca31May 2, 2023

Russell Crowe is back in Rome, but instead of battling gladiators, he’s battling demons. His own and the scary possessive kind. When a mother and her two children move into the super creepy and so totally not haunted Abbey in Spain they veryRussell Crowe is back in Rome, but instead of battling gladiators, he’s battling demons. His own and the scary possessive kind. When a mother and her two children move into the super creepy and so totally not haunted Abbey in Spain they very quickly start to feel an evil presence and it’s not long before her son Henry shows signs of possession. With the doctors baffled and insisting there is nothing physically wrong with the boy, it’s now time to call in a professional and who better to get than the best of the best, the Pope’s Exorcist himself to save the child. Cue Russell Crowe on his little scooter and honestly that image alone might be enough to scare the demon away.

While he admits that many of the cases he deals with are people with mental health issues, in some rare cases, he is faced with unspeakable evil that must be handled delicately before it’s too late. With the help of the local priest he confronts the malevolent force that has taken hold of Henry and begins to uncover a conspiracy that the Vatican tried to keep secret (sounds about right). Turns out when Crowe looks hard enough, quite a few skeletons come tumbling out of the Vatican’s closet.

Right if you’re expecting The Exorcist then throw those hopes right out the window because in terms of standard The Pope’s Exorcist doesn’t even come close. Hell it’s not even as scary as the first two Conjuring movies. In fact it’s not scary at all, seasoned horror movie fans won’t scare easy but The Pope’s Exorcist might be the least scariest horror movie I’ve ever seen. At no point does it create any sense of terror or dread. The possessed child (aside from saying all sorts of lewd comments), with his monster voice and manic grin just made the whole sequence seem very silly. Even the most recent Conjuring movie, which was a mess, featured a good opening scene with a child possession that was a standout piece for the film. It’s got the usual stuff you’d expect, lights flickering, upside down crucifixes, people sent flying across rooms, etc. All the possession stuff that happens in this movie is badly executed, not scary and tries its very best to shock you and fails at every attempt. So why bother seeing it at all then? Well for some mad reason this is one of the most entertaining exorcism movies due to Russell Crowe as Father Gabriele Amorth (yes he’s based on the real life character), I don’t know why it works so well but it does. For all the wrong reasons it’s entertaining and funny. He’s clearly having a lot of fun with the character, he’s showing off his unique Italian accent and brings unexpected humour to what otherwise would have been a snoozefest.

The Pope’s Exorcist is a generic and “seen this done before only better” exorcism movie but is made watchable by Crowe flying around Italy and Spain on his little Vespa, with a case full of tricks ready to exorcise the demons whilst also facing his own. Arguably Crowe’s attempt at the horror genre has gone better this time compared his performance as Dr. Jekyll in The Mummy. Though the bar wasn’t very high. He’s clearly won over some fans and considering it’s financial success don’t be surprised if a new horror franchise is born.

The Pope’s Exorcist is far better than it has any right to be and I’ll recommend it to Russell Crowe fans or those who enjoy goofy horror movies. But if you’re looking for something to scare you, then look elsewhere because The Pope’s Exorcist will not do the job. Evil Dead Rise might be more successful at that.… Expand

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wizards666Jul 19, 2023

The plot was exciting and was a very fun movie-watching experience. Was it scary?! I mean, I think it had a shock appeal, and the visual effects were very well done. As usual, Russell Crowe kicked ass.

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Andystovall26Apr 16, 2023

I loved it, I miss the whole biblical type genreeven though I'm not religious. I do however think it's hilarious some of these critics get mad about it being religious but if it was about any other religion no one would say aI loved it, I miss the whole biblical type genreeven though I'm not religious. I do however think it's hilarious some of these critics get mad about it being religious but if it was about any other religion no one would say a word...pathetic. If you like biblical type movies then go for it, 10/10 seriously loved it.… Expand

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matthias17May 2, 2023

Superb acting by the legendary Russell Crowe, story was decent and the scares were ok.

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dharma2May 5, 2023

Underrated horror gem stars Russel Crowe as the title character, a real life Catholic exorcist. It contains things that you clearly has seen in movies of this genre, but elevated it into a pulpy, and dare I say it, 'exciting feel', thanks toUnderrated horror gem stars Russel Crowe as the title character, a real life Catholic exorcist. It contains things that you clearly has seen in movies of this genre, but elevated it into a pulpy, and dare I say it, 'exciting feel', thanks to Crowe's performance. Better than you think it is and worth a look.… Expand

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saimariejohnsonApr 14, 2023

The Pope's Exorcist is a must-see!

It was one of the best movies I have seen this year, and Russell Crowe is incredible.

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ipfaffensellerMay 12, 2023

Jeez, this movie is so bad. A potential candidate for the worst horror exorcist genre ever.

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PanchogulMay 5, 2023

Y siguen haciendo este tipo de películas cuando son casi todas iguales, la misma fórmula, la misma historia y todo lo demás. El sub género de exorcismos está quemadísimo y honestamente es el peor de todos.

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TAPRApr 18, 2023

Percebi algumas inspirações de "O Exorcista", mas o final foi completamente "A Morte do Demônio". Gostei do filme apesar dele tentar criar um mistério e suspense nada interessante. Destaque pra atuação e maquiagem do garoto possuído.

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ExceladeogunJun 5, 2023

The Pope's Exorcist

Russell Crowe leads this horror supernatural Da Vinci code-esque flick with a charismatic and commanding performance. The plot isn't anything innovative, but it is still entertaining. The scares, special effects and CGIThe Pope's Exorcist

Russell Crowe leads this horror supernatural Da Vinci code-esque flick with a charismatic and commanding performance.

The plot isn't anything innovative, but it is still entertaining. The scares, special effects and CGI are good, nothing extra but fitting for the genre.

Russell Crowe as Father Amorth is phenomenal. He's cool, he's tough, and he delivers his comedic and witty dialogues with precision. The supporting cast aren't as polished as Russell, but they don't detract from the movie. It would have helped greatly if the demon/possessed child had shown more presence and power, rather than lazily remaining bound on the bed.

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DunkaccinoJun 25, 2023

It delivers on being an entertaining horror movie, while also aware that exorcism horror works better with the right amount of absurdity.

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royalguy07Apr 15, 2023

Russell Crowe is a whole funny little vibe in this, Mainly due to the scooter shots. The tension is ok but the scares are pretty light.

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alanpotter17Aug 14, 2023

Eu esperava que fosse uma bomba maior, tanto que relutei em assistir em tela grande e esperei chegar no streaming. Tudo bem que me decepcionou não ter cenas mais claustrofóbicas do exorcista no quarto com a criança, mas ao amenos o enredoEu esperava que fosse uma bomba maior, tanto que relutei em assistir em tela grande e esperei chegar no streaming. Tudo bem que me decepcionou não ter cenas mais claustrofóbicas do exorcista no quarto com a criança, mas ao amenos o enredo apresentando outras cenas com uma história que faz sentido e é ao mesmo tempo simples, fez com que essa falta nem fosse tão sentida.
Russel Crowe também está muito bem, de Gladiador a exorcista ele luta com demônios de forma imorrível mesmo. Então, passando o pano para o roteiro que exagera em algumas cenas, especialmente quando o demônio resolve dar o ar da graça para além do espaço físico do possuído, o filme entrega uma atmosfera imersiva, é capaz de você cerrar os olhos tal qual o Crowe o faça quando tenta enxergar no poço algum vestígio do passado, ou vai torcendo para que a oração em latim funcione, tamanho o envolvimento.
Acredito que aqui ajudou também a escalação do elenco, parece que todos os personagens estão bem no papel, mesmo que um ou outro personagem irritante (a filha mais velha) destoe do todo.
No geral, o filme consegue se destacar em meio a tanta banalidade por apresentar um discurso que é respeitoso à crença cristã mas que não se furta em tecer certos comentários críticos. Aliás, o roteiro poderia explorar melhor o passado da igreja, mas entendo a adequada decisão, seria pesar demais para um filme que se propôs a dar sustos em sua plateia. Eu particularmente não achei tão amedrontador assim, e de fato são sustos genéricos. Mas como dito, a ambientação é bem construída, o que torna mais fácil evocar os sentimentos de se importar pelos personagens.
Achei o clímax exagerado e comum, com um show pirotécnico e dos efeitos especiais, mas tenho a impressão que entregam o suficiente para o público médio.
De certa forma, é um filme eficiente, com um personagem que tenta ser popular. Nesse sentido, me lembrou muito a aspiração de "A múmia", com um herói desbravando segredos obscuros, mas no lugar da aventura com comédia, entraria o terror com drama religioso. Falta-lhe robustez para sustentar uma continuação, mas o roteiro deu a entender exatamente isso, como se o projeto fosse rodado para ser uma franquia.
Assim, veja que elementos externos à história vão ressonando no roteiro visto, e não sei qual o futuro desse filme, mas por divertir e ter algo ainda a explorar (o passado da Igreja), até que não soa ruim se tiver continuação. Sem pretensão, apenas pelo divertimento, ou nesse caso, pelos sustos, sejam eles feitos com elementos exagerados ou sustos reais de uma igreja que, por certo tempo, era porta voz da verdade no mundo ocidental.… Expand

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the_shadhu_khanMay 13, 2023

one of the worst horror film

positive- 1. only one good thing the climax vfx shot was great 2. location shot was good negative- 1. no horror actually - what kind of horror film is this where there is not horror and thrill and tension 2.one of the worst horror film

positive-
1. only one good thing the climax vfx shot was great
2. location shot was good

negative-
1. no horror actually - what kind of horror film is this where there is not horror and thrill and tension
2. story - too bad and too weak . just watch the film if i can get a good story in the climax but alas
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SebzgApr 21, 2023

No me gusto la pelicula, no me agradaron los actores. No me parecio nada interesante.

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imthenoobAug 18, 2023

Russell Crowe is the only thing that makes this bland, unoriginal, laughably bad film tolerable. Every scene that he isn't in is rough to sit through. Don't bother with this one.