When I saw this movie in a shop close to my place a couple of weeks ago, I must admit that I never heard anything about it. But I was intrigued by the beautiful artcover and the subject leading to believe this one may be quiet a lot more than just an average thriller.
But at first, I was also somehow a bit suspicious what about the whole thing may be: is it a just a Drame, a Thriller, a Horror Movie, or does it even contain some supernatural elements?
After watching Absolution, and definetly without spoiling anything at all, I must confess (lol...) that this gem is quiet a bit all of these flavours in a row. And yet, is it really?
The movie isn't fast paced and it can't be: Gosh folks, read the subject (yeah, and even the year it was made) before arguing it isn't the next F... & Furious movie!!! Of course, there are good reasons for this kind of rythm, ambiance & direction! Ever, by any chance, heard of character development guys?!!
So, if you are looking for a brilliantly written (Anthony Shaffer: Sleuth, Frenzy, The Wicker Man... need I say more?), elegantly shot and perfectly acted thriling ridel, one of the best crafted movies of the seventies, don't look further!
Absolution is perfection on all fronts and even further very modern in his meaning(s), especially nowadays considering all the fuss around scandals about clergymen in all the countries in this world...
Powerful, horrible ... and so human! You won't regret it... and you won't forget it! What a gem!
But at first, I was also somehow a bit suspicious what about the whole thing may be: is it a just a Drame, a Thriller, a Horror Movie, or does it even contain some supernatural elements?
After watching Absolution, and definetly without spoiling anything at all, I must confess (lol...) that this gem is quiet a bit all of these flavours in a row. And yet, is it really?
The movie isn't fast paced and it can't be: Gosh folks, read the subject (yeah, and even the year it was made) before arguing it isn't the next F... & Furious movie!!! Of course, there are good reasons for this kind of rythm, ambiance & direction! Ever, by any chance, heard of character development guys?!!
So, if you are looking for a brilliantly written (Anthony Shaffer: Sleuth, Frenzy, The Wicker Man... need I say more?), elegantly shot and perfectly acted thriling ridel, one of the best crafted movies of the seventies, don't look further!
Absolution is perfection on all fronts and even further very modern in his meaning(s), especially nowadays considering all the fuss around scandals about clergymen in all the countries in this world...
Powerful, horrible ... and so human! You won't regret it... and you won't forget it! What a gem!