It was awesome to see that this movie has it's own following on Facebook, and I would like to give my own evaluation of this movie.
First of all, I think I must have seen a different film from some of these other reviewers on here. How is it even possible to give it a 4.0??? This is one of the best films of it's genre I have ever seen! I am still feeling overwhelmed by what I saw. It is a very touching, and quite inspiring story about a man, psychologically scarred, and trapped in a situation from which he could have no escape and facing it with immense courage. It so happens that he made a series of mistakes to get himself into his situation, but when the Devil actually shows up to do battle, he doesn't back down. The film conveys very powerfully, the enormity of what will be required of him.
As the film develops, the complexities of the character are revealed. The acting is superb, especially from Malcolm McDowell and the other principals, and the development of the adversarial and sparky relationship at the heart of the film is a joy to watch. The film is very funny and the lead characters (Luke Obrien and his wife) have warmth and humanity. The film is well paced, and carries you along to the emotional climax, so that, even though I knew how the story would end, it had me holding my breath. If you don't need lots of action or special effects in your film, and enjoy seeing top-notch actors in a relatively low-budget film, this will be for you. You might also, as I did, gain a bit more insight into how the Devil fits into the scheme of things in this world.
First of all, I think I must have seen a different film from some of these other reviewers on here. How is it even possible to give it a 4.0??? This is one of the best films of it's genre I have ever seen! I am still feeling overwhelmed by what I saw. It is a very touching, and quite inspiring story about a man, psychologically scarred, and trapped in a situation from which he could have no escape and facing it with immense courage. It so happens that he made a series of mistakes to get himself into his situation, but when the Devil actually shows up to do battle, he doesn't back down. The film conveys very powerfully, the enormity of what will be required of him.
As the film develops, the complexities of the character are revealed. The acting is superb, especially from Malcolm McDowell and the other principals, and the development of the adversarial and sparky relationship at the heart of the film is a joy to watch. The film is very funny and the lead characters (Luke Obrien and his wife) have warmth and humanity. The film is well paced, and carries you along to the emotional climax, so that, even though I knew how the story would end, it had me holding my breath. If you don't need lots of action or special effects in your film, and enjoy seeing top-notch actors in a relatively low-budget film, this will be for you. You might also, as I did, gain a bit more insight into how the Devil fits into the scheme of things in this world.