Chosen by God; or was the devil tricked?

Lane 2022-04-19 09:01:45

Actually, like many people, I thought this was a horror movie at first. So I went to watch this movie with a very exciting mentality; however, I later found out that this is not a pure horror movie.

I don't think the point of this movie is to go to the exorcism. Instead, it explores medical pathology, religious conflicts, and people's beliefs through the incident of the girl being possessed by evil spirits. Some things can change the beliefs of some people - a girl who doubted God when she was possessed; a female lawyer who shakes her atheism when she is deeply involved in a case.

Did God choose us to fool the devil? Or is the devil and God playing fair, and man is the pawn to let them win or lose?

In this movie, I think God didn't win, and the devil doesn't necessarily lose. It was the spirit of the girl's sacrifice that made her a saint. The female lawyer is no longer domineering, and faces her life religiously.

This movie reminds me of another dark movie "Constantine", it said: God and the devil are actually fair, they let you choose which side you want to cast.

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The Exorcism of Emily Rose quotes

  • Ethan Thomas: So, the judge thinks we should offer your client a new plea agreement. Apparently she thinks the community would be better served without this trial.

    Erin Bruner: How do you feel about it, personally?

    Ethan Thomas: My job is to represent the interest of the people, make an effort to be objective.

    Erin Bruner: Hm. I ask because I know you're a churchgoer. Now you're sent to prosecute a man of God.

    Ethan Thomas: Your priest broke the law and a young girl is dead. If he's a man of God, then personally I think he's even more subject to the laws of moral behavior and punishment. If it were up to me he'd get no deal at all.

    Erin Bruner: What about forgiveness and compassion? Isn't that part of your creed or does that just get in the way of your work?

    Ethan Thomas: If you have compassion for your client, counselor, you'll persuade him to accept this: Charges reduced to reckless endangerment, 12 months in a county jail, reducible to 6 plus probation if he can stay out of trouble. Somehow I expect he can manage that, but please understand me... if he refuses I will seek the maximum.

  • Emily Rose: I choose to stay.