Review of Black Death (2010) by Bishaldeb H — 19 May 2011
Unrelentingly violent, not just physically, but psychologically and spiritually, this is a rare film about one of the darkest periods of human history. In addition to being superbly evocative of the Dark Ages of Europe, it powerfully examines the notions of God, punishment, faith, guilt, religion, penance and demagoguery at the height of the power of the Roman Catholic Church.
Embellished with superior acts by Sean Bean and Eddie Redmayne, a haunting score and some gritty hand-held photography, the movie succeeds admirably at creating a fetid, morbid, diabolical atmosphere without lapsing into camp.
This is how historical movies should be.
This review of Black Death (2010) was written by Bishaldeb H on 19 May 2011.
Black Death has generally received positive reviews.
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