The Last Exorcism - 8 stars out of 10
Wow, that was absolutely out of control. So far out of control that I don't agree with its PG-13 rating. Even though "The Last Exorcism" passes by with virtually no language or nudity, the content and imagery are far too intense for young eyes. That being said, I really enjoyed this unpredictable film that will make you roll your eyes... and then unroll them once you realize the effective set-up for a twist. I think that the "found footage" technique is my favorite storytelling technique and this film surpasses "The Blair Witch Project" by a longshot. Nothing compares to the special effects when Nell's body is contorting with the shaky camera making it all feel so real. The film has incredible shock value as the possession scenes are long and graphic. The ending is incredible and will definitely linger on your mind for hours (or days) after viewing. Ashley Bell was so freaky and believable in every scene of possession, selling the character through the subtle acting as soft-spoken Nell. I didn't care for the fact that the main character was a hypocritical preacher. I don't believe that the "doubter regaining his faith" theme was played up enough for it to be necessary but the concept of an exorcist trying to debunk exorcism as fraud give a necessary excuse for the creation of a documentary. Despite my distaste for the preacher's situation, this film offers a fresh cinematic take on exorcism and is good for a scare, though I would categorize this as "too horrific to be a date movie."
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