Review of Deliver Us from Evil (2014) by Joseph%20 B — 07 Feb 2018

Have to say that I am surprised to the low score for this movie; as whilst I found the concept 'already done' found a sound delivery on all levels. Atmosphere was dark from the outset, with little given away and the story unfolds, becomes darker and as a modern day horror flick goes for a desensitised generation of move goers, I was really engrossed and felt that the evil was delivered very well. The initial Brooklyn Zoo scene with 'the painter' and Eric Bana's character literally enters a lion's den with a really tense moment. Won't give too much away here, the ending was expected, but again, delivered in such a way as to offer some shock horror not offered so well since the Exorcist, in my opinion.

Not sure what some people mean when criticising Eric Bana in this role, as he performed his role impeccably, in keeping with the genre. What did you expect? An Oscar nod performance?

The only criticism of this film, is how it states it's based on a true story. Upon investigating this claim in an interview with the true life character, it's hog wash. The Jesuit Priest doesn't even exist and the story line is bloated beyond comparison. Overall, highly entertaining film that has been roughly done before, but performed and delivered very well. More entertainment value that The Last Jedi.