Review of The Exorcist (1973) by Jay Boyar for Orlando Sentinel — 24 Nov 1993
Working from Blatty's own screenplay, director William Friedkin sets his own unhurried pace. That pace, at times, does seem a tad glacial, and that is the film's biggest failing. But unlike so many horror flicks that followed, this one really is about something.
It's about several things, actually: coming of age and letting go, mainly, as well as getting sick and growing old. [2000 re-release].
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This review of The Exorcist (1973) was written by Jay Boyar and published by Orlando Sentinel on 24 Nov 1993.
The Exorcist has generally received very positive reviews.
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