If they made a movie, actually based on the true story, it
would probably be pretty good. Imagine the real horror of
a young woman, sick and starving death, who receives repeated
"exorcisms" instead of life saving medical attention.
One can only imagine, because this movie is nothing more
than a court drama with flashback scenes to keep viewers
from falling asleep.
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Couldn't sleep for days
Added 2/18/2010
Frightening, terrifying, and worst of all realistic: The Exorcism of Emily Rose, will with no doubt, raise many questions as to why and what if, due to its disturbing realistic content. Many people that saw the movie compared it at one point with the original Exorcist, only thing is the latter is fiction (heads turning is impossible, much more if you're still alive after that) and the former will make you think about the subject each time it will be touched. A very well told story based on true events regarding poor Emily Rose being possessed by not one but by seven demons, and what follows after the possession is torturous and tormenting occurrences and visions from Emily Rose herself and the people that surrounded her during her demoniac control.
What creates a bigger debate on this movie is how it was willing to be managed after the tenure had occurred in a court room. Was it the unexplainable that killed Emily or did she suffered from a disease medically acknowledged outside of the paranormal and yet ignored by her priest and exorcist? The film obviously will take side on the religious behalf but many people that I know considered that Emily Rose suffered from epilepsy instead. You be the judge.
Beware; this movie will somehow haunt you after viewing it.
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The Exorcism of Emily Rose (Special Edition)
Added 2/7/2010
The nineteen years old Catholic college girl Emily Rose dies a couple of days after being submitted to an exorcism carried out by her parish priest, Father Moore. Emily believed she was possessed by six demons, and although authorized by Emily and he parents, Father Moore is accused of negligent homicide, since he had suggested Emily to interrupt the use of medications for epilepsy. In order to avoid a scandal, the Archdiocese hires the successful, ambitious and agnostic lawyer Erin Bruner, and the prosecution assigns the religious prosecutor Ethan Thomas. Along the days, there is a battle between science and religion in the court. There are some very interesting scenes in this movie, that find ways to express things in subtle and creative ways without spelling them out. And an incredible performance by Jennifer Carpenter. This is not a full-blooded horror movie, but definitely one of the most unsettling, disturbing and thought-provoking dramas, seeing Emily possessed is terrifying. Highly recommended.
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...Still A Rose...
Added 1/6/2010
I remember when THE EXORCISM OF EMILY ROSE first came out. I was highly suspicious of yet another girl-gets-possessed movie from hollywood. I mean, hadn't Linda Blair pretty much embodied that idea ever since 1973? Besides, EMILY ROSE? Isn't that a bit too much like AUDREY ROSE? So, I put off watching it. Silly me! After having just watched EMILY last night, I can admit to being totally wrong, mistaken, and pleasantly surprised. It's a well-told story, played out as a courtroom drama, w/ most of the demonic happenings shown as flashbacks. Both Tom Wilkinson and Laura Linney are superb as the priest and his defense attorney respectively. Of course, my favorite scenes were those of Emily herself, played w/ violent glee by Jennifer Carpenter (QUARANTINE, tv's DEXTER). While the prosecutor hammered away w/ cold logic during the trial, Emily's plight was played out in a beautifully tragic fashion, allowing Carpenter to swing wildly between calm, lucid moments, and animalistic frenzy. I was impressed! It was also fun to see "Deb Morgan" in such an unrestrained role. All done without 10,000 F-bombs, puke, or a single 360 degree head-twist! Amazing! Buy immediately...
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great movie
Added 11/28/2009
this was a very good movie and came in a timely fashion. i was very pleased.
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If they made a movie, actually based on the true story, it
would probably be pretty good. Imagine the real horror of
a young woman, sick and starving death, who receives repeated
"exorcisms" instead of life saving medical attention.
One can only imagine, because this movie is nothing more
than a court drama with flashback scenes to keep viewers
from falling asleep.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
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Couldn't sleep for days
Added 2/18/2010
Frightening, terrifying, and worst of all realistic: The Exorcism of Emily Rose, will with no doubt, raise many questions as to why and what if, due to its disturbing realistic content. Many people that saw the movie compared it at one point with the original Exorcist, only thing is the latter is fiction (heads turning is impossible, much more if you're still alive after that) and the former will make you think about the subject each time it will be touched. A very well told story based on true events regarding poor Emily Rose being possessed by not one but by seven demons, and what follows after the possession is torturous and tormenting occurrences and visions from Emily Rose herself and the people that surrounded her during her demoniac control.
What creates a bigger debate on this movie is how it was willing to be managed after the tenure had occurred in a court room. Was it the unexplainable that killed Emily or did she suffered from a disease medically acknowledged outside of the paranormal and yet ignored by her priest and exorcist? The film obviously will take side on the religious behalf but many people that I know considered that Emily Rose suffered from epilepsy instead. You be the judge.
Beware; this movie will somehow haunt you after viewing it.
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The Exorcism of Emily Rose (Special Edition)
Added 2/7/2010
The nineteen years old Catholic college girl Emily Rose dies a couple of days after being submitted to an exorcism carried out by her parish priest, Father Moore. Emily believed she was possessed by six demons, and although authorized by Emily and he parents, Father Moore is accused of negligent homicide, since he had suggested Emily to interrupt the use of medications for epilepsy. In order to avoid a scandal, the Archdiocese hires the successful, ambitious and agnostic lawyer Erin Bruner, and the prosecution assigns the religious prosecutor Ethan Thomas. Along the days, there is a battle between science and religion in the court. There are some very interesting scenes in this movie, that find ways to express things in subtle and creative ways without spelling them out. And an incredible performance by Jennifer Carpenter. This is not a full-blooded horror movie, but definitely one of the most unsettling, disturbing and thought-provoking dramas, seeing Emily possessed is terrifying. Highly recommended.
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