Following a long fascination with the religion and with much experience in dealing with eccentric, unpalatable and unexpected human behavior, the beguilingly unassuming Theroux won't take no for an answer when his request to enter the Church's headquarters is turned down. Inspired by the Church's use of filming techniques, and aided by ex-members of the organization, Theroux uses actors to replay some incidents people claim they experienced as members in an attempt to better understand the way it operates. In a bizarre twist, it becomes clear that the Church is also making a film about Louis Theroux..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 99 minutes
✓ Genre: Documentary
✓ Stars: Louis Theroux, Tom De Vocht, Marty Rathbun, Jefferson Hawkins, Andrew Perez
✓ Director: John Dower, John Dower, Louis Theroux, Simon Chinn
The My Scientology Movie (2016) 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 My Scientology Movie (2016) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
My Scientology Movie (2016) is staring with Louis Theroux, Tom De Vocht, Marty Rathbun, Jefferson Hawkins, Andrew Perez, 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 John Dower, John Dower, Louis Theroux, Simon Chinn 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.