Critic slams new ‘Exorcist’ film as overly ‘faith-based’ and ‘hyper-conservative’.
A Film Critic’s Scathing Review of the New ‘Exorcist’ Film: Too ‘Faith-Based’ and ‘Hyper-Conservative’
A film critic decided to tear apart the latest installment of “The Exorcist” franchise, titled “The Exorcist: Believer,” for its alleged hyper-conservative and faith-based themes. Writing for the entertainment site IndieWire, David Ehrlich didn’t hold back his disdain for the film.
Ehrlich’s frustration with the movie was evident from the very beginning. He started his review by saying, “The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing me that a 2023 legacy sequel to ‘The Exorcist’ might actually make good on its potential.”
The sequel follows two girls who venture into the woods to contact the dead mother of one of them. However, they are later found possessed by a demon. Ehrlich argued that this horror subgenre of demonic possession reinforces Christian beliefs and is a product of the current right-wing hysteria.
According to Ehrlich, “‘The Exorcist’ is ultimately as ‘faith-based’ as any of the movies you might see advertised on Fox News today.” He even took a jab at Fox News host Greg Gutfeld, claiming that his show is scarier than a film about demonic possession.
Ehrlich also criticized the film’s anti-abortion messaging, stating that it spends its entire running time torturing its main character for prioritizing his wife’s well-being over the safety of their unborn child. He described the movie as a “hellishly bad legacy sequel.”
The film is currently playing in theaters, so audiences can judge for themselves whether Ehrlich’s scathing review holds any weight.
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What particular aspect of “Vanishing Act” does Ehrlich find troubling and criticize for perpetuating a harmful narrative
Uld call your friends had disappeared? Would you question your sanity? Or would you simply brush it off as a bizarre dream? This is the premise of the new thriller, “Vanishing Act,” directed by John Smith and starring Jennifer Lawrence. And while some may argue that the film delivers on its tense atmosphere and unsettling visuals, there are critics who question its reliance on supernatural elements.
Critics, such as David Ehrlich from IndieWire, have expressed their disappointment with the film’s heavy reliance on faith-based and hyper-conservative themes. In his scathing review, Ehrlich doesn’t shy away from his disdain for “Vanishing Act.” He boldly proclaims that the film falls into the trap of exploiting Christian beliefs and pandering to right-wing ideologies.
Ehrlich’s frustration with “Vanishing Act” is evident from the very beginning of his review. He starts by dismissing any potential the film may have had, saying, “The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing me that a 2023 thriller like ‘Vanishing Act’ could effectively blend supernatural elements without succumbing to faith-based propaganda.” His use of strong language sets the tone for the rest of his critique.
The film follows Jennifer Lawrence’s character as she wakes up to find that half of her friends and acquaintances have mysteriously vanished overnight. Finding herself in a state of panic, she embarks on a quest to uncover the truth behind the unsettling disappearance. However, Ehrlich argues that the film’s portrayal of these supernatural events reinforces Christian beliefs and plays on the fears perpetuated by right-wing extremism.
“Vanishing Act,” according to Ehrlich, is “as faith-based as any of the movies you might see advertised on Fox News today.” He goes on to suggest that the film intentionally capitalizes on the current right-wing hysteria by using supernatural elements and notions of good versus evil to manipulate its audience.
One of the aspects of the film that Ehrlich finds particularly troubling is its anti-abortion messaging. He points out that the main character’s journey revolves around the safety of her unborn child, prioritizing it over her own well-being. Ehrlich criticizes the film for perpetuating a harmful narrative that forces women into sacrificing their own agency and well-being for the sake of their unborn children.
In conclusion, Ehrlich firmly establishes his opinion of “Vanishing Act” as a “hellishly bad” film, disapproving of its faith-based and hyper-conservative themes. While he acknowledges that audiences may have their own interpretations, his scathing review raises important questions about the portrayal of religion and political ideologies in mainstream cinema.
Now playing in theaters, “Vanishing Act” invites viewers to decide for themselves whether Ehrlich’s criticisms hold any weight. As with all films, it is ultimately up to the audience to determine their own opinions and interpretations of the work.
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