Review of The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005) by Daniel P — 02 May 2010
Yawn-worthy courtroom scenes are intercut with restless and overblown 'possession' flashbacks; despite good performances from Laura Linney and Jennifer Carpenter (impressing in her first film role as Emily), very little here works.
The exorcism scenes are of course derivative of The Exorcist, and mostly pale in comparison to even the likes of Lost Souls, whilst the courtroom stuff is poorly written and crucially the element of doubt is poorly expressed, and we learn very little about Emily herself.
Based on a true story though it may be, The Exorcism of Emily Rose rarely convinces.
This review of The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005) was written by Daniel P on 02 May 2010.
The Exorcism of Emily Rose has generally received positive reviews.
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