The Pope's Exorcist
By Julius Avery
2023
Horror / Thriller
1h43
The Pope's Exorcist
By Julius Avery
2023
Horror / Thriller
1h43
7.3/10
2.9/5
Press2.8/5
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Synopsis
Portrayal of a real-life figure Father Gabriele Amorth, a priest who acted as chief exorcist of the Vatican and who performed more than 100,000 exorcisms in his lifetime. (He passed away in 2016 at the age of 91.) Amorth wrote two memoirs -- An Exorcist Tells His Story and An Exorcist: More Stories -- and detailed his experiences battling Satan and demons that had clutched people in their evil.
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Community Reviews
The Pope's Exorcist has garnered mixed reactions, with many praising Russell Crowe's compelling performance and the intriguing blend of horror and historical conspiracy. However, some viewers found the plot twists and the portrayal of religious elements to be overdone or unconvincing. The film's attempt to blend documentary-style storytelling with supernatural horror was appreciated, but its execution left some viewers wanting more coherence and less predictability.
👍 Russell Crowe's performance is a standout.
👎 Some may find the plot and religious elements exaggerated.
