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Brilliantly crafts the terrible ambiguity
PostedJanuary 4, 2009
CanonizeJPIINow
from Boston Area
An astonishing movie. Father Flynn feels just like abuser priests I've encountered. But wait...
Sister Aloysius is a total hero - not for spotting the "obviously" abusive priest. I could feel her holding together her will as she sees the gaps in her evidence, and the horrible no-win trade-off she faces. She could not risk that child's welfare on the 'presumption of innocence.'
You can feel every thought and doubt in Sister James, but if you watch Sister Aloysius she is just as conflicted, but she holds herself together with will, prayer and resignation.
This script is amazing - often blunt, often with a startlingly revealing nuance of phrasing.
Best Actress for Meryl Streep (finally!).
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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