From beginning to end I loved this film. George C Scott's performance is so powerful and emotional that he makes all the events seem believable. His magnificent screen presence makes every scene seem epic in its own right, and I could watch his speech on belief over and over.
Ed Flanders is also brilliant as Father Dyer, replacing Rev. William O'Malley from the first film. With some of the funniest lines in the film, instead of the coldness that other films often give to religious characters, the viewer is drawn to identify with him and his believability.
The supporting cast are universally excellent, each well realized and written. Each one is given their own unique stand out scene, making me wish more use had been made of them. Brad Dourif in particular is excellent in his role during the short times he is on the screen.
William Peter Blatty also proves his capability as a director, an area he is not seen enough in, with wonderfully scary and suspense filled moments.
Where this film succeeds is in not trying to out do, or even equal, the first film. In this way it succeeds in making a very entertaining mix of horror, suspense and humour.
Skip Exorcist 2 and go directly to this, 'The first true sequel' to the classic original, a brilliant peace of film making in its own right.
Ed Flanders is also brilliant as Father Dyer, replacing Rev. William O'Malley from the first film. With some of the funniest lines in the film, instead of the coldness that other films often give to religious characters, the viewer is drawn to identify with him and his believability.
The supporting cast are universally excellent, each well realized and written. Each one is given their own unique stand out scene, making me wish more use had been made of them. Brad Dourif in particular is excellent in his role during the short times he is on the screen.
William Peter Blatty also proves his capability as a director, an area he is not seen enough in, with wonderfully scary and suspense filled moments.
Where this film succeeds is in not trying to out do, or even equal, the first film. In this way it succeeds in making a very entertaining mix of horror, suspense and humour.
Skip Exorcist 2 and go directly to this, 'The first true sequel' to the classic original, a brilliant peace of film making in its own right.