Review of Exorcist: The Beginning (2004) by Lauren M — 19 Mar 2008

There was suspense. Lots of jumpy parts, but that's about it. Poor kids... Otherwise = Meh.

This review of Exorcist: The Beginning (2004) was written by Lauren M on 19 Mar 2008.

Exorcist: The Beginning has generally received mixed reviews.

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Hated by a lot of people which makes me love it more. LIGHTYEARS BETTER THAN DOMINION!!! This movie is action packed and looks great. A fine prequel…

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Turn off your brains and don't compare it to the horror of the original or else you will be sorely disappointed…

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