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Stigmata [VHS] [2000]

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4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (27 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Patricia Arquette, Gabriel Byrne, Jonathan Pryce, Nia Long, Thomas Kopache
  • Directors: Rupert Wainwright
  • Writers: Rick Ramage, Tom Lazarus
  • Producers: Frank Mancuso Jr., Vikki Williams
  • Format: Closed-captioned, Dolby, PAL, Surround Sound
  • Language English, Italian, Portuguese
  • Classification: 18
  • Studio: MGM Entertainment
  • VHS Release Date: 23 Oct 2000
  • Run Time: 109 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004TL9V
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 17,380 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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Gabriel Byrne plays Father Kiernan, a young Jesuit priest whose degree in chemistry makes him a sort of priest/detective as he investigates weeping Marys and the like around the world. Meanwhile, Frankie (Patricia Arquette), a rave-generation Pittsburgher, is afflicted with the stigmata--holes that appear in her wrists, resembling the wounds of Christ. The young woman's symptoms filter back to the Vatican and Father Kiernan is assigned to the case. The priest is puzzled by Frankie's atheism; usually the stigmata only appear on the devout (hence the age-old controversy of miracles vs. hysteria). Other manifestations appear on Frankie, and the priest's cardinal (Jonathan Pryce) is brought in, leading to political manoeuvring within the Church hierarchy. The film owes a large and obvious debt to The Exorcist (at one point, Frankie's bed scoots across the room and she levitates into a crucifix position) but to term it an Exorcist rip-off would be to short-change Stigmata. The premise and screenplay are more cerebral than in the l973 film, and the source of the phenomenon is coming from a completely different place.

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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Frankie has no cares or worries and certainly no faith in God. All that changes when she begins to suffer the Stigmata - living wounds of the crucified Christ. It is soon discovered that Frankie could be channelling a message that could destroy the Church - and must be silenced...

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Time for the Exorcist to step down, 9 Feb 2004
By Chaz (London) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Stigmata [DVD] [2000] (DVD)
Forget comparisons with the Exorcist and the Omen, this is THE best religiously - themed horror film, bar none. While all the other horror films were busy dealing with Satanists and evil, Rupert Wainwright manages to make a top rate horror film out of Christianity.
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.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars More please !!!, 29 Aug 2001
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This review is from: Stigmata [DVD] [2000] (DVD)
Man i love this film, i've seen it 4 times, and every time i watch it i spot something new. Every scene in the film is significant, so if you need to leave the room, be sure to pause it, because you will come back confused !! It is very thought provoking, and has managed to stir some religious interest in me. The soundtrack is amazing, and the acting and special effects (especially the scenes when Frankie recieves the Stigmata) are top quality. Love this film, buy it now !!!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Quality film which makes you think, 22 Oct 2000
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This review is from: Stigmata [DVD] [2000] (DVD)
I saw the film in the cinema when it came out and had not read any reviews. I came out thinking it was a thought provoking film nicely dressed in a modern gloss (good visuals, sound etc). The main actors put in good understated performances that simply enhance the story - as it should be. I have read numerous reviews in DVD magazines which have slated the film but everyone I know who has seen it enjoyed it. Personally I found the Exorcist jumbled and disappointing but this film flows well. Its in my DVD library and recommend it heartily. I don't give 5 stars unless the film's astounding but this is certainly 4 (and a bit).
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5.0 out of 5 stars SPLIT A PIECE OF WOOD, AND I AM THERE... LIFT UP A STONE, AND YOU WILL FIND ME...
I saw this film years ago when it was first released and enjoyed it. I saw it again recently and enjoyed it even more the second time around. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars One of my all time favorites
This is one of my all time favorites. I like my supernaturel horrors/thrillers/romances etc and have been impressed with this film since the first time I saw it. Read more
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3.0 out of 5 stars shocked me
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4.0 out of 5 stars Title says it all
This movie is well shot. Plenty of foreshadowing helps make this a very enjoyable film to watch. Stigmata is a supernatural suspense story about good, evil, and faith. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars A Film for All Religions...
For me, this film did what Passion of the Christ couldn't manage. It manages to be factually accurate to the horrors that the historic Christ (and anyone else ever crucified by... Read more
Published on 4 Jul 2007 by Ms. V. S. Brewster

5.0 out of 5 stars Learn to swim...
I love this movie for the simple reason that it must've shoved its way up the noses of all tightheaded catholic fanatics the world over... Read more
Published on 23 Mar 2007 by Craig Baxter

4.0 out of 5 stars Absorbing religious thriller
"Stigmata" is an interesting film exploring the phenomenon of people afflicted by the bleeding wounds of Christ. Read more
Published on 5 Sep 2005 by L. Davidson

4.0 out of 5 stars cool film
This is a very good film, great acting and a great story. Not only that, but the documentary of stigmata is top quality as well. Read more
Published on 28 May 2004 by Mr. M. R. Kalhoro

1.0 out of 5 stars THE WORST FILM IN THE WORLD
I had the misfortune to see this terrible nonsense when it was released in the cinema and it was the only film I felt tempted to walk out on. Read more
Published on 22 Feb 2004 by MR P MCGRANAGHAN

5.0 out of 5 stars A Thinking Man's Exorcist
Stigmata represents perhaps one of the strongest examples of the religious thriller genre. For it to be compared to the Exorcist is an unfavourable understatement. Read more
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