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Doubt
PostedDecember 23, 2008
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from California
I'm a writer, so it thrills me to go to a film like this. The story is fascinating, The performances are off the charts. And the ending is haunting.
If you want to experience movie going at it's best, see this gem,
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
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Doubtful projections
PostedDecember 22, 2008
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from New Jersey
Selfishness and self-assuredness, defenses against insecurity and doubt, lead to accusations that are not spoken and admissions that are not specified; all of these internal convolutions brush over the issue of REAL abuse of children, physical, social, racial, or otherwise, but entertains us with psychological power plays, and the caring of /for innocence/naivete. Acting superb.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
5 / 5
Incredible film making
PostedDecember 21, 2008
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from Los Angeles
Go see this film. Some of the scenes in this film equal the best scenes ever in film history. The subtle nuances in sound, lighting and absolutely in the acting in the film really raise this film head and shoulders above all the other films that I have see this year. I've seen all of them to this date. Great film and, on a side note, if you have ever gone to Catholic School in the 50's or 60's they pretty much got it right. Although I have to say, there were definitely not any nice nuns where I came from. Meryl is fantastic as is Hoffman! Idon't do five stars, but I give it in this case. Great Film!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Good but not great
PostedDecember 21, 2008
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Not as gripping as the play but still very good. I'd rate the acting as uniformly excellent but the story, especially the ending, as good but not as great as the play
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
5 / 5
PostedDecember 20, 2008
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from Philadelphia
Must see to understand the TRUTH!
About the abuse, The denial, and the concealment and protection of the pedophiles!
It's about time that someone has stepped up to reveal the TRUTH behind the cloth.
The story is so real for any victim to relate too.
Wonderful direction and performances.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
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Doubt
PostedDecember 20, 2008
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from Chicago, IL
Very good, powerful film - excellent acting all around.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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No Doubt- Oscar worthy
PostedDecember 20, 2008
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from New York, NY
Excellent movie, Streep & Hoffman outstanding...didn't find it as campy as Friday's newspaper reviews would have you believe. If you grew up Catholic in the 60s you will be flooded with memories!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
A sure thing
PostedDecember 18, 2008
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from Los Angeles, CA
The excellence of the play-based script and the actors, Streep and Hoffman, is enough reason to see this move.
Viola Davis deserves special mention and proves there are no small parts.
The negatives are all the usual ones expected when translating a made for stage play into a movie. Unfortunately, Shanley overplays the ' visuals rain storms etc. that threaten to turn an otherwise realistic portrayal into a gothic caricature.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
5 / 5
Awesome Flick...
PostedDecember 16, 2008
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from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
but NOT for Christmas!
Streep and Hoffman are both first class actors and their performances are stellar.
It will be an eye-opener for many!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
Loved it!
PostedDecember 15, 2008
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from NYC
Streep will win the Oscar for her performance as the very terrifying Sister, convinced of her moral correctness and determined to destroy all who stand in her way. Hoffman is brilliant, too. Supporting cast is marvelous also. I found it gripping and fascinating. Would definitely recommend this one.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
Thought provoking
PostedDecember 15, 2008
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"Doubt "delivered...doubt. If you like certainty and everything is black and white in your world see this one and your world will seem silly. Great acting accompanied with story that left me with many questions (as life usually does).I can imagine this one not being everyone's cup of tea though.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
No doubt that this is a movie to see if....
PostedDecember 14, 2008
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from Arizona
See this well-acted movie if you are over 21, enjoy complex, historical morality tales and enjoy seeing Streep, Hoffman and Adams at the top of their game. This is not a "perfect movie" (as if such a thing exist....) but on the strength of the acting alone by the top 3 leads it gets my 5 star rating. While I never attended Catholic school I was 11 years old in 1964 which is the time the film is set in. I have a feeling that the older you are the more you will appreciate this movie and all of the intertwining nuances. See it for the acting more than the story.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Disappointing
PostedDecember 14, 2008
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from Bethesda, MD
It's hard to criticize great acting like we get from Meryl Streep, but the script never gets to the point that it's gripping. Philip Seymour Hoffman has definitely done better acting in better parts. At times it felt like he was phoning it in. (I had seen Milk a week earlier, and Sean Penn is a hard actor to follow.) Amy Adams is quite good in a role that is not overly demanding. The action doesn't lag, but it hits a wall at the end. I'm not sure if this is a real-life story, but the ending seemed extremely contrived.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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3 / 5
3 / 5
Not so Great!
PostedDecember 14, 2008
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from Washington, DC
While the performances of Meryl Streep and Phillip Seymour Hoffman were solid. I found the story to be lacking. I found myself wondering, "will this movie ever end?"
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
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Intense
PostedDecember 14, 2008
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from Los Angeles, Ca.
Thought provoking, multi-layered and intense story with incredible acting all around. Hoffman's priest is engaging and enigmatic and keeps you searching for clues to his guilt or innocence. Viola Davis as the boy's mother opens up your heart to a different side of the whole issue. Highly recommended.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
4 / 5
Doubt
PostedDecember 14, 2008
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from Hudson County, NJ
Meryl Streep and Phillip Seymore Hoffman were excellent. Amy Adams character was flat. Viola Davis should have been nominated as best supporting actress for the Golden Globes. He beleaguered character was truly awe inspiring.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Amaziing
PostedDecember 13, 2008
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I lthink this movie is very amazing. This is a very powerful movie. It really leaves you thinking about weather the nun was right or wrong.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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No Doubts about the performances!
PostedDecember 13, 2008
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from New York, NY
While the movie itself tries a bit too hard, the performances are astonishing across the board. Streep sizzles.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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