Review of The Order (2003) by Erin W — 12 Dec 2006
I believe a good movie should make one question things one may have taken for granted. The Order does just that. A Sin Eater is a character that gives absolution to those who cannot get it from the Catholic Church for one reason or another.
For this, the Sin Eater gets immortality and knowledge from all the sins he consumes. Alex, a young priest, comes across a Sin Eater when his mentor is found dead in Rome. But what does the Sin Eater want? And is he all evil? The questions pile up and I am not even sure they are resolved at the end.
A Sin Eater defies the Church, but does he defy God? He hates the Church for denying people absolution and believes those who deserve it shall get it. Yet there is no reference to him hating God. I suppose what it all comes down to is whether the Church is to blame for corrupt behaviour or if the Sin Eater truly is evil personified.
And voila! Purpose of movie fulfilled.
This review of The Order (2003) was written by Erin W on 12 Dec 2006.
The Order has generally received negative reviews.
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