Viewed in
2009
Premise
Based on the play, Meryl Streep and Amy Adams play two nuns investigating whether the priest (Philip Seymour Hoffman) had inappropriate relationships with a student.
Who should watch
Fans of the cast.
Thoughts
While I had not seen the play, I expected top-notch acting from the cast, and it delivered.
I liked the story, as Streep and Hoffman played cat-and-mouse. Amy Adams continued to impress me with her acting chops, despite playing the occasional third force in this psychological warfare.
Everything else in the film was well-done. However as a whole, it lacked that certain quality to make it great.
I loved the awesome acting, but not so much the film.
What I would change
What's with camera tilting every once in a while? That's so college student-like.
Random
I was surprised to see the kid who played Speed Racer's annoying little brother in this film, playing... an annoying little boy.
