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Fallen – DVD

Fallen, 1998

Fallen did something that very few movies manage to do.  It surprised me.  I did not see that ending coming.

This movie has its demons, literally.  It does not get too deep into the religious aspect.  It follows the cop, from a police officers understanding of the situation.  Not only is Denzel Washington the main character, but John Goodman is a great supporting actor.  Really have you ever seen a movie with John Goodman that was good, if not great?

The demon takes us on a murderous ride.  John Hobbes, the detective tries to track down the murderer without becoming a suspect himself.  What a ride.

5/5 stars just for the surprise alone.  It is also well directed, visually dark, and I liked, but not loved the characters.  It probably deserves a 4.5 out of 5, but that surprise, it got me.

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The Order – DVD

The Order, 2003

Heath Ledger plays a devoted priest in The Order.  This film is a religious experience, or perhaps sacrilegious one.  Sin Eaters, a real thing, or not I am not sure, but this is not the only film about this little subject.

This film has it all:  suicide, murder, corruption, good, evil, immortality, priests, and demons.  The love story in this film is so wrong and yet so right.  It all comes comes down the the sin eater.  This is the best telling of that subject I have ever seen.

the order

5/5 for this sinful treat.  If the religious insult does not offend you I say check out this film because it is a dark winner.

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Eye of the Beholder – DVD

Eye of the Beholder, 1999

Ashley Judd and Ewan McGregor in a story about a little girl who lost her father and a father searching for his little girl.  Ok, I think Ewan is playing the part of a spy and he is tracking the very lovely and dangerous Joanna Eris.

Joanna’s life is incredible.  I would call her unstable.  Her life is at best insane and always changing.  It is a great movie and an interesting love story or sorts.

5/5 for this little flick.  This is an intense action thriller.  You will be on the edge of your seat.  It is a shocking film.

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eye of the beholder