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NOT satisfying (possible spoilers)

posted 19 years ago by morganseer
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A woman gives birth to an evil spawn, and dies. Another woman is chosen to uptake the spawn into her body, thereby to become its avatar. Consciously believing she is a nun, the child is programmed to fulfill a sinister prophecy driven by a renegade priest. Her father is helpless to protect her, but has a knowledgeable acquaintance who will go to great lengths to intervene on her behalf.

This is not a satisfying film. It consists of a confused plot that leads nowhere, and leaves you with an empty spot in your belly when it's all over. The acting isn't bad, but the script lacks soul.

[–] 13 years ago

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[–] WarpedRecord 11 years ago

I can't say this film was completely satisfying because of the incoherent plot, but I absolutely loved the art direction, cinematography and special effects, and I think the performances were top-notch. It's a strong 7/10 in my book, and if I understand it better upon future watching I may well upgrade.

[–] Steamboy 9 years ago

I don't know why people keep complaining of the coherence of the plot. It was all very coherent to me. Yes it was complex, but they were performing a years-long ritual to bring Astaroth on Earth. I mean, you don't expect this to be simple, do you?

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