In 1964, a Catholic school nun questions a priest's ambiguous relationship with a troubled young student, suspecting him of abuse. He denies the charges, and much of the film's quick-fire dialogue tackles themes of religion, morality, and authority..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 104 minutes
✓ Genre: Drama, Mystery
✓ Stars: Meryl Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams, Viola Davis, Alice Drummond
✓ Director: Roger Deakins, Howard Shore, Ellen Chenoweth, Dylan Tichenor, Scott Rudin
The Doubt (2008) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The Doubt (2008) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
Doubt (2008) is staring with Meryl Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams, Viola Davis, Alice Drummond, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Roger Deakins, Howard Shore, Ellen Chenoweth, Dylan Tichenor, Scott Rudin juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.