- Release Date: 2008
- Runtime: 104 min
- Genre: Drama
- Starring: Meryl Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams, Viola Davis ... see all
- Director: John Patrick Shanley
- Plot: It's 1964, St. Nicholas in the Bronx. A charismatic priest, Father Flynn, is trying to upend the schools' strict customs, which have long been fiercely guarded by Sister Aloysius Beauvier,... Read more
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After watching this I have to admit even as an atheist I'm questioning religion even more. Hoffman and Streep I think are at their best in years. I think the movie itself expands into other real life questions regarding much of what church leaders have been accused of doing (or suspected of I should say) for years. This is only I think the tip of the iceberg with this movie. Definitely worth watching again though.
Wow is all I can say right now. This movie was amazing to me. The entire movie I was interested in what was going to happen next. I was not bored for one second during the whole movie. Every person cast member played their role perfectly. The entire movie was done by perfection. Meryl Streep played her role perfectly and I admire her so much. She will always be one of my hereo's. This was such a strong religious movie and i recommend anyone to watch it. This movie may be boring for many people, but I think for the most part that everyone can enjoy it.
I really like this movie because of the theme and the focus of the story. It really touches the attention of whoever will watch it. It could make a lot of impression to all the viewers. This may also create a negative thoughts for those who are really active in their religious life. The story of the movie really open up my thoughts that anything could happen and anyone can do the unexpected. I have learned in this movie that you cannot really judge the person just because of its social status or occupation and vocation. Anything could happen in this world. This is what I've learned in this movie. One thing is for sure, I have no "Doubt" that this movie is the best.
I attended that school - it was to real
Jan 01, 2009
7593825 - yahoo.com
Jan 01, 20097593825 - yahoo.com
This movie was hard for me to support because it was to close to the real thing. Those old fashion nuns knew everything and attacked everyone. The movies premise was a good twist, but the reality was much more opressive. Lucky... Full review
Near Perfect
Dec 29, 2008
goat_lalonde - yahoo.com
Dec 29, 2008goat_lalonde - yahoo.com
Probably the best film of the year and certainly the best film I've seen this year. I have no idea why people are criticizing the story, or the acting, or anything in the film. If you go to see this film... Full review
Real Acting by Real Actors
Dec 29, 2008
sings4fun - yahoo.com
Dec 29, 2008sings4fun - yahoo.com
I walked into the theatre planning to be bored with this movie and I was pleasantly disappointed. Meryl Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams, and Viola Davis were riveting. I left the theatre thinking that I had witnessed a group of... Full review
Do Not Miss this Movie!
Dec 22, 2008
BBL47 - yahoo.com
Dec 22, 2008BBL47 - yahoo.com
Finally, the script and the direction live up to the cast. Meryl Streep, is this the same women who just made "Mama Mia"? She is a chameleon, playing a dried up, mean spirited nun, so believably, you pull your hand back... Full review
Theatre critic, here...
Dec 22, 2008
shadowed_rain115 - yahoo.com
Dec 22, 2008shadowed_rain115 - yahoo.com
I rarely ever lobby for plays that are made into movies, much less go see them. Speaking as a student and lover of theatre, having seen the play, read the script, performed scenes from the play itself...I can honestly say that... Full review
Entertaining Drama In One Single Note
Nov 24, 2008
arichmondfwc - imdb.com
Nov 24, 2008arichmondfwc - imdb.com
Let me start by saying that I wasn't bored for one second and that it is always fascinating to see great actors chewing the scenery. Meryl Streep is one of my heroes she will always be be here something happened. Her... Full review
Excellent Acting and a Great Story
Oct 31, 2008
happyjuanpa - imdb.com
Oct 31, 2008happyjuanpa - imdb.com
I really enjoyed this film. I saw it at the Opening night of the AFI FEST 2008. They (AFI) added this film 8 days before the opening, after they lost the original selected film (The Soloist) when the studio decided to... Full review
Critics Reviews
| Jul 27, 2009associatedcontent.com
Viola Davis, who, although isn't given much to work with, does amazingly well with what she is given....Though nothing is objectionable content wise, this film would bore the littler ones right out their minds.....in the end, gives an incredible performance, as does everybody else.....Meryl Streep retains the austere, bleak.... ... Full Review
| Jul 27, 2009associatedcontent.com
Viola Davis, who, although isn't given much to work with, does amazingly well with what she is given....Though nothing is objectionable content wise, this film would bore the littler ones right out their minds.....in the end, gives an incredible performance, as does everybody else.....Meryl Streep retains the austere, bleak.... ... Full Review
| Jun 10, 2009Urban Cinefile
So clever is the writing, the direction and the performances....Hoffman can do no wrong as he delivers yet again an exquisite portrayal against the formidable Streep;....Viola Davis as the mother of the school's first black boy, of whom Father Flynn is suspected of molesting, brings the film's most powerful moment.....Carried by superlative performances, this engrossing and thought provoking film plants the seeds of doubt before agitating until the seeds have sprouted..... ... Full Review
| May 26, 2009associatedcontent.com
Top 10 Best Movies of 2008....the top 10 best movies of 2008:10 -....There were no shortage of great films to choose from when I put together this list of the top 10 best movies of 2008.....if you like dramatic movies with a message then you shouldn't miss this great movie..... ... Full Review
| Apr 23, 2009tauntongazette.com
Jessica Webb as Sister James has some good scenes.... ... Full Review
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metro.co.uk –
2009-08-04
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On Campus, an Incubator for New Plays
nytimes.com –
2009-07-25
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2009-06-16
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