As a movie, this isn't bad. Well put together, reasonable script, some good moments. What makes it worth watching is Russell Crowe. He hasn't been in many great things lately, but man ... he can act. He makes the character of Father Gabrielle Amorth - the Pope's Exorcist - interesting, amusing, likeable but most of all believable. That's important, since Father Amorth was a real person and he actually was the Vatican's chief exorcist. While Father Amorth is an intelligent man who recognises that 98% of the cases he is called to attend are actually not possession but mental health issues, on this occasion he confronts the real deal - and it's him the demon actually wants. Not for everyone, but as I said, worth watching just to see Russel Crowe making it obvious that he is still one of the best actors around.
Review of The Pope's Exorcist
