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Synopsis: Two deserters crusaders are a people devastated by the plague. There, the church offered a deal to forgive their crimes in exchange for escorting the alleged witch to blame for the plague to the abbey where she would be judged.
Initial Impression: Better than I expected, but still a very film cheesy and forgettable, but excellent for a Sunday afternoon when you have nothing to do.
Script and Development: The film begins strongly, with the trial of three alleged witches in that they are hung, and then scenes of the battles of the Crusades in which we see Nicholas Cage and Ron Perlman Muslims kick ass.
After one of these unusual revelations of character "What we're doing is wrong" real film begins, a mixture of Road Movie film era (you know of any time) that works pretty well, but is not nothing special.
A group of travelers with different personalities who are in conflict due to the handling of the alleged witch ... and there we have a problem. From the first scene is more than clear that there are supernatural forces at play, which clears there can be any mystery about whether the girl is a witch or not.
While here the film is simple and a bit awkward, to be seen, but the best is yet to come. In the third act, all hell breaks loose, quite literally, and we have knights facing demons, zombies owned and those fun things that almost make this film worthwhile for an evening of theater.
Technical Aspects: I was surprised how well made this this movie. The battles of the Crusaders at the beginning look huge and epic, the scenes are beautiful, the sets and clothes look very consistent to the time (I think) and the makeup of those affected the plague truly impressive. Pity
can not say the same of the CGI effects that are not bad really, just that it shows much that is CGI. The final creature would have been much better if it had been a suit.
Actions: As always, in every role he does Nicholas Cage's hair deserves an Oscar, but will be ignored, as usual. Beside this Nicholas Cage, which is the main attraction of the film and does a good job, but not if it is taking too seriously or in jest too, fortunately we also have a favorite of geeks, Ron Perlman , which happens to be the most pleasant character in the film by putting a few touches of humor (intentional) and being more charismatic.
But that takes the cake is Claire Foy as the "witch." Each time it appears on the screen filled with intrigue us because of their attitude, their manipulations and quickly transformed from evil girl innocent victim.
Reflections: The main theme of the film is certainly Behman (Cage) on whether is really doing God's work and this served as a brutal criticism towards the church to manipulate people using the name God for your benefit. although it is a very moral "in your face" the truth works and not abused too much of it.
Initial Impression: Better than I expected, but still a very film cheesy and forgettable, but excellent for a Sunday afternoon when you have nothing to do.
Script and Development: The film begins strongly, with the trial of three alleged witches in that they are hung, and then scenes of the battles of the Crusades in which we see Nicholas Cage and Ron Perlman Muslims kick ass.
After one of these unusual revelations of character "What we're doing is wrong" real film begins, a mixture of Road Movie film era (you know of any time) that works pretty well, but is not nothing special.
A group of travelers with different personalities who are in conflict due to the handling of the alleged witch ... and there we have a problem. From the first scene is more than clear that there are supernatural forces at play, which clears there can be any mystery about whether the girl is a witch or not.
While here the film is simple and a bit awkward, to be seen, but the best is yet to come. In the third act, all hell breaks loose, quite literally, and we have knights facing demons, zombies owned and those fun things that almost make this film worthwhile for an evening of theater.
Technical Aspects: I was surprised how well made this this movie. The battles of the Crusaders at the beginning look huge and epic, the scenes are beautiful, the sets and clothes look very consistent to the time (I think) and the makeup of those affected the plague truly impressive. Pity
can not say the same of the CGI effects that are not bad really, just that it shows much that is CGI. The final creature would have been much better if it had been a suit.
Actions: As always, in every role he does Nicholas Cage's hair deserves an Oscar, but will be ignored, as usual. Beside this Nicholas Cage, which is the main attraction of the film and does a good job, but not if it is taking too seriously or in jest too, fortunately we also have a favorite of geeks, Ron Perlman , which happens to be the most pleasant character in the film by putting a few touches of humor (intentional) and being more charismatic.
But that takes the cake is Claire Foy as the "witch." Each time it appears on the screen filled with intrigue us because of their attitude, their manipulations and quickly transformed from evil girl innocent victim.
Reflections: The main theme of the film is certainly Behman (Cage) on whether is really doing God's work and this served as a brutal criticism towards the church to manipulate people using the name God for your benefit. although it is a very moral "in your face" the truth works and not abused too much of it.
- The Good: Entertaining , see Nicholas Cage in absurd situations always work.
- Bad: entire second act is a bit slow, the dialogue is mediocre most of the time and there are too many holes in the plot.
- Ugly: Those infected by the plague ... AHH! ASCOOOO THAT!
RATING: 6 / 10
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