Exorcist - The Beginning DVD

Advantages: Strangely compelling to watch
Disadvantages: Not as scary as i had thought it would be

...had enjoyed watching the original Exorcist film, when he saw this one on sale for about £14.99 (it was in the new release section when he bought it) he decided to buy it for me. Certainly if you shop around online you are sure to get this one much cheaper. The Plot ~~~~~~~ Well, in the original Exorcist movie we meet Father Merrin for the first time. As you may or may not know, he is the priest who performs the exorcism on the young girl. But ...
...all 3 of the other Exorcist films. This is the background on how Father Merrin became that priest. Father Merrin (played by Stellan Skarsgaard) has completely abandoned the Catholic faith and seemingly turned to alcohol after events during the Second World War. There are flashbacks and references made to this time at points throughout the film. He is approached by the British military and asked about a relic that has been found, and soon finds himself ... Read review

Advantages: It's good for constipated viewers!!
Disadvantages: The audience may not be able to resist the call of nature and...!!

.... John Boorman The Exorcist III (1990), d. William Peter Blatty Exorcist: The Beginning (2003), a prequel, d. Paul Schrader with script by William Wisher, Jr. and Caleb Carr; this film was shelved by production company Morgan Creek and Warner Bros; stars included Gabriel Mann, Clara Bellar, and Billy Crawford; to be released with 2004 version on DVD Exorcist: The Beginning (2004), a prequel, d. Renny Harlin (originally to be directed by John Frankenheimer, who died before shooting), with entirely new script by Alexi Hawley; stars included Stellan Skarsgard, James D'Arcy, Izabella Scorupco, Ralph Brown, and Alan Ford Chris MacNeil (Ellen Burstyn) is a movie star working on her latest project with her daughter Regan (Linda Blair) in tow. One evening, we discover that Regan has been using a ouija board alone (which... Read review

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Advantages: Really makes you think, scary
Disadvantages: disturbing scenes

...I bought the Exorcist on DVD from my local video shop. As said in the beginning by the director, its a film about the mistery of faith. A 12 year old girls body is entered by a very evil demon. Regan uses a ouiga board and claims to speak to a "captain Howdy". Strange things start to happen, and turn worse. Regans mother Chris, speaks to A priest named Damien Karras who agrees to see Regan. He is convinced the case is for real. This film has some deisturbing scenes in it, and should not be viewed by young chrildren. It is a powerful film and has its own different effect on everyone. i reccomend this film for good entertainment and rate it 10 out of ten. I have watched it about 8 times since i bought it in January 2004. A great investment, for now and in years to come.... Read review

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Advantages: Special effects (that's it)
Disadvantages: Not scary, poor performances

...that you cannot see or understand what’s going on. The music is fairly nice and probably the only memorable thing of the film. In general the film could have been scarier. It could be a proud ‘successor’ of the classic. It could be … many things but unfortunately it only offers mediocrity. You will not really regret paying for ticket as the movie is entertaining overall. It’s just that if you’ve seen Friedkin’s classic and other good horror movies, you might need to skip this one. I’d advise you to skip the cinema and watch this when it’s out on DVD. If you enjoy movies like ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ and other splatter films like that you might actually enjoy the ‘Exorcist –The beginning’ Director: Renny Harlin Playing: Stellan Skarsgard, James D'Arcy, Isabella Scorupco, Ralph Brown, Alan Ford, Andrew Freham Duration: 100 minutes... Read review

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