Doubtby Steve Ramos, Writer Meryl Streep is the perfect villain in suspenseful ‘Doubt’ If esteemed film critic Pauline Kael were still alive, watching and reviewing movies, I imagine she would pounce all over Meryl Streep for her performance in “Doubt” as villainous Sister Aloysius, a Bronx school principal and Catholic nun in 1964, convinced that a young priest, Father Flynn (Philip Seymour Hoffman), molested a male student. Kael frequently accused Streep of playacting, of emphasizing foreign accents and changes in her physical appearance instead of more natural performances. With “Doubt,” the most intimate of the year- end, prestige releases, a period film drama that’s nearly perfect, Kael would have targeted Streep’s Irish lilt, wire-framed spectacles and black bonnet and cloak. Kael would have criticized Streep for once again playing dress up but in the case of writer/director John Patrick Shanley’s “Doubt,” an adaptation of his acclaimed stage play,...
- 12/5/2008
- Upcoming-Movies.com
In what looks to be one of the finest films of the year, we are pleased to offer you images from Miramax's upcoming drama "Doubt." The powerful film stars Meryl Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams, Viola Davis, Lloyd Clay Brown, Joseph Foster, Bridget Megan Clark, Paulie Litt, Michael Roukis and Lydia Jordan. Finding limited theatres on December 12th, this gem is helmed and written by John Patrick Shanley based on his own play. It's Shanley's first time at the wheel for a massive 18 years, his last been the Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan starrer "Joe Versus the Volcano." As a writer, Shanley has the adventure "Congo" as well as "January Man" and 1987's "Moonstruck" under his belt.
- 10/14/2008
- Upcoming-Movies.com
In what looks to be one of the finest films of the year, we are pleased to offer you images from Miramax's upcoming drama "Doubt." The powerful film stars Meryl Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams, Viola Davis, Lloyd Clay Brown, Joseph Foster, Bridget Megan Clark, Paulie Litt, Michael Roukis and Lydia Jordan. Finding limited theatres on December 12th, this gem is helmed and written by John Patrick Shanley based on his own play. It's Shanley's first time at the wheel for a massive 18 years, his last been the Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan starrer "Joe Versus the Volcano." As a writer, Shanley has the adventure "Congo" as well as "January Man" and 1987's "Moonstruck" under his belt.
- 10/14/2008
- Upcoming-Movies.com
In what looks to be one of the finest films of the year, we are pleased to offer you images from Miramax's upcoming drama "Doubt." The powerful film stars Meryl Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams, Viola Davis, Lloyd Clay Brown, Joseph Foster, Bridget Megan Clark, Paulie Litt, Michael Roukis and Lydia Jordan. Finding limited theatres on December 12th, this gem is helmed and written by John Patrick Shanley based on his own play. It's Shanley's first time at the wheel for a massive 18 years, his last been the Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan starrer "Joe Versus the Volcano." As a writer, Shanley has the adventure "Congo" as well as "January Man" and 1987's "Moonstruck" under his belt. See the images now! Doubt(2008)(Released date: 12/12/2008 Ltd.) - Rate & Review this! (Not released? Then add a rating on your anticipation!) - Add to your List! - Find similar releases!- Get Showtimes & Tickets on MovieJungle.
- 10/14/2008
- Upcoming-Movies.com
In what looks to be one of the finest films of the year, we are pleased to offer you images from Miramax's upcoming drama "Doubt." The powerful film stars Meryl Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams, Viola Davis, Lloyd Clay Brown, Joseph Foster, Bridget Megan Clark, Paulie Litt, Michael Roukis and Lydia Jordan. Finding limited theatres on December 12th, this gem is helmed and written by John Patrick Shanley based on his own play. It's Shanley's first time at the wheel for a massive 18 years, his last been the Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan starrer "Joe Versus the Volcano." As a writer, Shanley has the adventure "Congo" as well as "January Man" and 1987's "Moonstruck" under his belt.
- 10/14/2008
- Upcoming-Movies.com
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.