Without a doubt

Doubt Review

By: Travis Drewett

If you’re looking for a movie with fast cars, hot women, and big explosions, then this movie is not for you. If you’re looking for something a little deeper in meaning, then this movie would be perfect.

I seriously doubt that this movie is going to be ignored. It was expected to be an interesting movie, but from what I saw it went above and beyond. The whole plot went above and beyond, explaining the accusation that a priest may have molested a child. However, the movie seems to make you question both sides on whether or not the priest actually did it. I do believe, though, that by the end of the movie, you will have your answer.

I must say, the actors in this movie did very well. Meryl Streep played the impressive part of Sister Aloysius Beauvier. Followed by her, were the acting talents of Philip Seymour Hoffman, as Father Brendan Flynn, and Amy Adams, as Sister James. These actors star in a movie about the questioning of faith, and the immersion of doubt.

What happens in the movie, is that Father Flynn is accused of molesting a young kid named Donald Miller (Joseph Foster). Aloysius has no evidence to support her accusations, but trusts in her heart that she is correct. The whole movie is spent trying to get him kicked out, while he would constantly act insulted and call her crazy. Meanwhile, Sister James is having difficulties deciding whose side she should be on.

The idea behind this movie gives me chills. It’s simple, but as shown in many ways throughout the movie, for example when the picture of an eye looks down at Father Flynn, it gets consumed in symbolism. It intrigued me while watching to see such a thick plot and emotional storyline develop into a great conclusion. The result of all of this was a great message passed onto the audience about the questioning of one’s belief, and that all things have their upsides, and their downsides. The downside in this movie is that a priest is looked at as trusting, and never doing any wrong.

I definitely would recommend this movie to adults and teens. I agree with the movie rating on this, which is PG-13. It’s a great movie, but not necessarily appropriate for children because of its plot. However, I wouldn’t blame parents taking their children to go and see it anyways. There’s compelling story, interesting characters, and things that just make you think. I give it two thumbs up.