Review of Deliver Us from Evil (1973) by Awi S — 27 Feb 2011
Disturbing and sad doc with what is arguably one of the most uncomfortably frank conversations with a child molesting priest ever. And the interviews with the parents of one of the victims is almost too sad to watch. The film is at its strongest when it focuses on said priest and his victims, which, though a prominent part of the documentary, is sorely missed whenever not focused on.
The interviews with the priest are something to see, though. The guy obviously suffers from some kind of mental disability that makes him unable to empathize with his victims, hence the ease in which he's able to confess to his many terrible, terrible crimes. He's very charming, and, at times, is even quite funny; he just seems like a nice guy, which makes his confessions all the more unnerving.
Overall, pretty damn good disturbing film with one heck of a villain. Unfortunately, people like him actually exist in the world, making it all the more twisted.
This review of Deliver Us from Evil (1973) was written by Awi S on 27 Feb 2011.
Deliver Us from Evil has generally received very positive reviews.
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