Product ReviewsThe Exorcism of Emily Rose (DVD, 2005)

*~*~ A Decent, yet Lengthy Movie ~*~*

The Exorcism of Emily Rose has been a movie we have been wanting to see for some time. After watching it, we would say it is a "decent" film, while being much different than expected.

The film is based on the trial of a Priest in regards to the Exorcism of Emily Rose, with a courtroom filled with those of modern day beliefs that have no knowledge of true-life exorcist cases. Much of the movie takes place in a Federal courtroom, except when theyre describing what happened. The movie is inspired/based on a true event.

It should keep your interests most of the way through, but it can seem to get somewhat dry at times, and it is a fairly long movie(over 2 hrs). It will keep you guessing(and hoping), and offers an unexpected ending with a surprising twist. Not your "typical" exorcism film.

EBERT and ROEPER gave it Two Thumbs Up.

If youre looking for scary or gory, this may not be a movie for you, as it lacks both.

Overall, its a decent/good movie.

Our Overall Rating: 6.5 out of 10

Rent It or Buy It? Depending on your likings of horror films(its not horror-filled), you may want to rent it first. We're somewhat happy we bought it and would watch it again, but it wouldnt be ranked anywhere near a favorite film.

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Exorcism

This is a ripping good tale, based on true events, of the death of a young girl as a result of an exorcism. The Catholic priest who performs such comes off surprisingly well, given that not much pertaining to the clergy or the church gets good press, at least, in the media. The effects are good, not perhaps stunning, but good. WHat it brings home is the fact that things which occured in the by-gone milienia since Christ walked the earth and dealt with such, are just as apt to occur today. The movie, while not a plug for religion, seemed to convey this: that evil is timeless, assumes many faces and, as ST. Paul said. timeless...."We wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against spiritual wickedness in high places." Without attempting to evangelize, it's a good portrayal of 1st century events cloaked in 21st century culture.Read full review...

Exorcism of Emily Rose - Truly Freaky!

I had zero expectations of The Exorcism of Emily Rose when I first watched it - after all, I was sick and it was one way to fill a long evening. But we were nicely surprised by the DVD as it was very well done and took a nice, different route than must scare films as it positioned it from the midst of a legal battle. The Exorcism of Emily Rose was well done, well acted and well produced - giving it a great flow and with many chills and freaky moments along the way.

Beware... not for the faint of heart! But if you are up to the task... you will enjoy!

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Gripping Courtroom Drama & Thriller

If you like thrillers, get this DVD. The movie has a number of scenes that will make you gasp. It's an unsettling psychological thriller. If you like tense courtroom dramas, get this DVD. The court scenes rival those of such classics as A Few Good Men, The Verdict, and To Kill a Mockingbird. If you like movies with an excellent cast giving memorable performances, get this DVD. Laura Linney, Tom Wilkinson, Campbell Scott & Jennifer Carpenter give strong performances. This is NOT your typical gory, bloody horror movie. It provides its share of thrills, but it has a strong story line. VERY good flick.Read full review...

pretty scary

I thought this movie was pretty good because it was based on true events which made it pretty interesting. The whole movie is wrapped around a court case which I think added a lot to keep the viewer interested. It is not like the Exorcist which was all just scary parts. I was terrified of sleeping for a few nights but that's what makes it good! When I first watched it in the theater, I played around with Google and found the actual events that it was based on which was also interesting. Her name was not actually Emily Rose and it was based out of Europe. She was actually undergoing exorcisms for several years before she died so it was a lot more drawn out in real life. Anyways, just a few facts in case anyone was interested! I would say it is well worth the buy!!Read full review...

A movie for all levels of your senses, get it.

Having seen the original Exorcist movie, I found this to be good, but didn't live up to the hype. Many people insist this movie is the scariest movie ever (and my wife was a little on edge throughout), but I found it to be compelling on a much better and deeper level. I of course get enthralled with the beliefs and actions of those who are so devout and was drawn to this movie. I was in no way diappointed with the story or writing or acting and was satisfied completely with this movie. The movie is captivating more for its suspense and because it challenges you to think about what is important and to discern the actual events as elaborated by the sides in the story. Do you believe in Deamons, well it doesn't matter if they actually exist. You will enjoy this movie and watch it during the day if you scare easily or live alone. You may hear noises that are just noises, or are they?Read full review...

Quite Interesting - Laura Linney is Great

Just finished watching The Exorcism of Emily Rose. True horror film as it's fear is suggestive as an Alfred Hitchcock movie and not a slasher film. Laura Linney's conversion as a defense lawyer is truly believable. Not overly religious but suggests the possibilities of possession leaving the viewer to determine his or her's own choice. To truly inspire more fear, it could have used a more "determined" sound track. Of course that made the cerebral horror appealing as opposed to being scared out of your wits !! I found it entertaining thanks to Laura's performance. She is getting more beautiful as each year goes by.Read full review...

This movie is unbelievable...

I rented this movie from Blockbuster last night and after viewing it wondered why I did not buy it instead. The craziest thing about it is, I didn't know the movie was based on true events until the end credits.

The Exorcism of Emily Rose puts an unusual spin on the typical Exorcism movies. The cast is brilliant as Laura Linney is the lead as the defense attorney for Father Moore who is on trial for negligence leading to the death of Emily Rose. A particular nice aspect of the movie is that it is told through the stories of the preacher.

The climax of the exorcism is horribly intense. If you have Catholic roots it will especially scare the hell out of you. I'm not going to give anything away, but this is a definite classic.

If you want a blood and guts, slicing and dicing movie - this is not your kind of flick. However, if you want a great terror movie (that has great legal references, if you like court movies) "The Exorcism of Emily Rose" is something you should pick up immediately.

Don't go to Blockbuster like I did. Spend the $18.99 and add it to your DVD collection.

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The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005, DVD)

Based on a true story, this film is both a riveting courtroom drama and a first class chiller. A Catholic Priest (Tom Wilkinson) is on trial for homicidal negligence after performing a failed exorcism on Emily Rose, devout college girl (Jennifer Carpenter) now dead from assorted wounds and malnutrition. Laura Linney plays Erin Bruner, the priest’s defense lawyer, and Campbell Scott plays the chief prosecutor, who argues persuasively that Emily was likely suffering from psychotic epilepsy and could have been saved with hospitalization and medicine. The demonic possession unfolds in a series of spine-tingling flashbacks and as it does so, the initially doubtful Erin is visited by evil forces and her own soul seems to be at stake. More than a criminal negligence case, the trial becomes about the importance of recognizing the limits of rationality and the possibility of a world beyond the visible. In portraying the extent to which wildly different belief systems have splintered modern society this film couldn’t be more relevant or timely. Linney and Campbell are first rate, as is to be expected, creating great depth for their characters even though the script grants them almost no personal lives; it’s a very "stick to the facts" sort of tale. Each character lives a life of apparent near-isolation, which adds to the cumulative effect of unease. The house where Emily grows up is spookily oppressive, the scenes of possession are truly scary and a dark sense of foreboding may follow viewers long after the credits have rolled. Carpenter earns a place as a 21st century scream queen with her hair-raising, fearless performance; Mary Beth Hurt plays the judge.
This is a gripping movie very well put together and is a True Story...well worth the price....
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Exorcist of Emily rose

The movie was OK, not great ,but ok. It had some good actors and being passed on a true story... I thought it would be a little better than it was. It came in great shape, it was well packed.

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