This deliriously daft horror movie is like the distaff side of "The Omen", only in this case the child doesn't come from the Devil but from God and it's her, (not his), job to stop the Devil doing his worst. It might have seemed like a good idea but it doesn't have an original thought in it's head and the scare factor is non-existent. Instead, what we have is a series of daft set-pieces in which 'guardian angels' help the good guys and the bad guys are accompanied by some very unconvincing animated demons. The film's idea or originality is to turn the 'Jesus' character into a little girl. As the Devil's principal agent on earth the devilishly handsome Rufus Sewell looks like he might be enjoying himself and is much more fun than the sanctimoniously pious Kim Basinger as the God-child's earthly protector. In parts much too small for their stature Christina Ricci and Ian Holm play to the galleries. As the child destined to save the world Holliston Coleman is so annoying you root for the Dark One.
Review of Bless the Child
