Karry Best movie of this year hands down!

Linbeymusol Wonderful character development!

Spidersecu Don't Believe the Hype

StyleSk8r At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.

wikanet As far as I understand, this film is mainly about the fact that it is our human weaknesses that make us human. And in the end the character Meryl Streep - Sister Aloysius - "grows" from the standard, the embodiment of righteousness and rightness, the only true measure of absolute good and absolute evil into something "living", not ideal, not absolutely true, something doubting. But I enclosed the word "grows" in quotes not accidentally. After all, an open ending actually kills this idea. I can't say that I liked the movie. All the main characters are the classic of the stamp. Padre - of course, all such a caring, sensitive uncle, over-taking care of boys. And the most important circumstance that causes suspicion is long clean nails. Exactly these circumstances can't but undermine the confidence in his Holiness. The next classic hero is a conservative guardian of the rules; she is a strict teacher; she's Meryl Streep. Well, necessarily in every story there is a wicked witch, and everyone obeys her unquestioningly and terribly afraid of her. In contrast, there must be its complete opposite. This is a quiet, meek, naive sister, James, who faithfully believes in everything. Just an angel who descended from heaven. What we have is a suspicion of Flynn's father who drags the whole film without any hint of truth or lies. This work is more suitable for the stage, for the theater with its pathos, with lively emotions, with an element of participation. Moving his own play to the screen, the director turned the characters into walking dolls, stuffed with clichés and stamps. Instead of speaking openly and without subterfuge, the pastor and sister, speaking in a language of virtue that is incomprehensible to modern man. The result. The answer to the question whether or not to look depends on what you are looking for in the film. Someone will just fall asleep, and someone will be delighted, as, indeed, always happens.

dashkor-49308 "Doubt" is a perfect example of a good period drama film. Directed by John Patrick Shanley, the film takes place in a St. Nicholas school led by Sister Aloysius. A crusade against Father Flynn is held after Sister tells Aloysius that Father Flynn might have too much personal attention with the school's only black student. Meryl Streep and Philip Seymour Hoffman did fantastic job playing their leading roles in "Doubt". Although being very much on point regarding the social issues faced by America in 1960-s - especially racism, this film may turn out to be too monotonous for some people who enjoy action more than the exercising of wit and charisma. Nevertheless, it is certainly worth watching, as the tension between the main characters takes a grip on the viewer's nerves from the very start and escalates throughout the plot as it swiftly moves forward.

earthling42 The performances of the cast in this film adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play make you doubt a lot of things, except their brilliance. With this year's somewhat disappointing Oscars this 2008 film was like a breath of fresh air. The film explores a really relevant issue of the Catholic Church and pedophilia. The story takes plays in the 60's American Catholic School where a priest is accused by a school principal of corrupting an African-American altar boy. Unfortunately, "Doubt" didn't get as much attention as more recent "Spotlight" (no pun intended) and stayed underappreciated to some extent. I guess one of the reasons is "Doubt" not being as shocking and revealing as "Spotlight". However, this film grabs your attention right from the first speech by Philip Seymour Hoffman (Father Brendan Flynn) to the last words of Meryl Streep's character (Sister Aloysius Beauvier) and keeps you thinking and doubting. Father Flynn's thought-provoking metaphorical speeches play a big part in the film and show his perspective on things. Actually, there is quite a lot of metaphors in this movie: a cat catching a mouse (Flynn and Beauvier) and weather slowly changing from quite calm to a raging storm are some of the attention-worthy. Regarding cinematography they've made a safe choice by mostly using a very popular nowadays teal and orange color grading. Though using of diagonal shots to emphasize some of the highly emotional moments was an interesting creative decision. But the strongest part of the film is its actors: Meryl Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams and incredible Viola Davis. They were outstanding and mesmerising in their roles. It was a pleasure to watch them not perform, but actually live on screen. It's a pity that none of them got an Oscar. Especially Viola Davis for her short, yet powerful performance. To sum it up, "Doubt" is a remarkable film with interesting and diverse characters played by talented actors, which would make you question your own decisions and think about its consequences. I can guarantee that you won't regret watching this film.

valeriiakuznetsova "It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt". Mark Twain A tricky situation happens with the modern pastor in one of the non-secular schools with a convervative head teaher. The reputation of the priest must be pure, according to the rules of Church but not today. All the events of the movie develop in such a way that the sypathy of the viewer is on the side of pastor and it is not clear up to the end who is right or guilty. Be tolerant and patient even if you become witness of others sin. Eventually, it is out of your business and it doesn't personally concern you... But the sister Heloise, the director of Catholic school, looks hysterical, uncompromising and stubborn after leaning some secret information.An image of the typical chief-nun, old maid is created. And pastor is on the contrary: consists only from merits, favourite children's teacher, and everybody's sympathy is on his side, his fault doesn't find the sufficient bases. Even "the fury" couldn't stand this impact, though achieving the aim. But in heart there is doubt. The aim of the movie is to seed doubt in the mind if the viewer. And it is achieved. The only question is "What is the purpose of this doubt?". The movie is all about the game of emotions. Meryl Streep's part is of course matchless. I think, this woman can play everything. She could even play the schoolgirl in this movie. So, as for the game, I would put 10, but this is the best part of this work.