Inspired by the actual files of Father Gabriele Amorth, Chief Exorcist of the Vatican (Academy Award®-winner Russell Crowe). The Pope’s Exorcist follows Amorth as he investigates a young boy’s terrifying possession and ends up uncovering a centuries-old conspiracy the Vatican has desperately tried to keep hidden. Rated R for violent content, language, sexual references and some nudity.
Q-tips say: Was a bit slow at the beginning but picks up to an ending you might be glad you watched the entire movie. It is a powerful historical drama and Crowe is outstanding as a real life Vatican exorcist-in-chief.
A tremendously fun exercise in demonic horror that manages to stand out among its peers by using its huge wit, its charming campy spirit, and a Russell Crowe in his element having a great time among crucifixes, holy water sprinklers, and bibles.
Mrs. Q says: Just a thought – The punchline is so convoluted and ridiculous that it seems to let the Church off the hook for the Inquisition and the pedophilia cover-up by saying, in essence, “The devil made them do it.”