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Unfortunately, amid Stigmata's high-octane editing and slick technique, the chills of The Exorcist aren't there, giving the movie a sort of identity crisis: horror movie or intellectual thriller? Several elements of the film challenge basic tenets of the Catholic faith, hence the brief furore that erupted at the time of the film's release; if nothing else, the internal workings of the Church are shown in a very unflattering light indeed. Byrne excels as the sceptical priest, as does Arquette as the tortured young woman. All told, Stigmata is a rather uneven effort but one with a thought-provoking combination of theology and thrills served up in a thoroughly modern, stylish package. Fans of TV's Ally McBeal will recognise Portia De Rossi in a supporting role. --Jerry Renshaw
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16:9 Wide Screen
French\German\Spanish
English\German
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital 5.1 English French German Spanish
Dolby Digital 5.1
Alternative Ending
The Story Of Stigmata
5 Deleted Scenes
Music Video
Directors Commentary
8 Page Making Of Booklet
Chapter Selection
Original Theatrical Trailer
Danish\Dutch\English\Finnish\French\German\Greek\Hungarian\Norwegian\Polish\Portuguese\Spanish\Swedish
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The film follows Frankie Paige, a hairdresser whoes realtively 'normal' life is shattered when she sufferes the first of the stigmata, the nails through the wrists. She has meetings with a priest to try to understand what is happening to her, and manages to fall for him, despite his vow of celibacy. As the movie progresses, a conspiracy to cover up a hidden gospel is unearthed, and the Vatican is prepared to take extreme measures to silence Frankie. I don't want to give away too much of the plot, because it is excellent, and the fil has an atmosphere unlike any others. True, the scenes where Frankie appears possesed and talks in a strange tongue, and the scene where she floats out of the bed are copied from the exorcist, but so what? They're done far better here, and the films own scenes are terrific. The scenes where Frankie recieves the stigmata are all sudden and shocking, especially the scene on the train, with the light flickering as the train goes through tunnels. If you like religously - themed film such as the Exorcist, the Omen, Rosemary's Baby, Bless The Child, etc. then you'll love this film. If you're new to the horror genre, then this is a great place to start. Top notch acting and visual effects, a great soundtrack and a truly absorbing plot make this one of the best films in my collection.
Whilst some of the composite sequences taking place as the protagonist, Frankie Paige (Arquette), receives her stigmatic wounds can tend to drag, the cinematic style is slick, dark, and highly atmospheric, with some stunning camera work. The sets themselves are well worth the viewing too, particularly the mahogany-lined vaults of Vatican City.
As far the plot goes - there is much to frustrate the expert theologian, with tenuous movie-science forays into dead languages and Catholic IT networks. However, the core thread of the story makes compelling viewing, creating a real sense of empathy with the main characters which keeps the suspense and adrenaline running high. The developing relationship between the main characters is extremely touching, even to the hardest rom-com cynic, mainly thanks to some sensitive acting from Byrne. The only and most vital flaw is the film's incessant need to explain everything as explicitly as possible without actually using subtitles - and occasionally actually using subtitles - though this is unlikely to bother the first-time viewer.
Although the chain of events which lead to the appearance of the stigmata - involving crying statues, pickpockets and a perennially absent mother on a trip to Brazil - beggars belief, you may well be left pondering anxiously on the film's tag line: Pray You're Not Next.
I can definitely recommend investing in this film - with the warning that due to the high reliance on suspense related to the ending, it is unlikely to give you the same adrenaline kick on the second viewing.
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