Thoughts on the movie "The Exorcism"

Julia 2022-03-21 09:01:45

It's been a long time since I saw such a work that shocked and impressed me at the same time. Maybe the staff of this film and people related to it want to make it have its own meaning, just like it appeared at the end, The reason it shocks me is because 2 years ago, I would have thought like most of the people who commented under this video (see screenshot), and probably I would have thought it was a so-called religious pyramid scheme, or should be neutral, etc. Wait, maybe I'll think about it, I believe I have the possibility. But as I see it now, it's a film about the relationship between spirituality and the unbeliever, a film about the choice between science and religion, like what the female lawyer said at the end: "We're not talking about Facts, but possibilities. Put aside all the so-called facts and ask yourself, is there a possibility? The belief in her heart made her choose and make a decision with him. The only fact in this case is that Father More devoted himself to the love of Emily, he did everything to help her, and he risked The danger of losing freedom let everyone listen to her story." Now I want to put aside some of these external forms of religiousization, that is, eccentricity, purely from belief, the possibility mentioned above is inevitable! Is there a thing to put aside all reality and make oneself feel noble and sacred, leave others alone and ask yourself, is there not? ! If the answer is yes, then you understand.

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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.