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| Meryl Streep | Sister Aloysius Beauvier |
| Philip Seymour Hoffman | Father Brendan Flynn |
| Amy Adams | Sister James |
| Viola Davis | Mrs. Miller |
| Alice Drummond | Sister Veronica |
| Audrie Neenan | Sister Raymond |
| Joseph Foster II | Donald Miller |
| Susan Blommaert | Mrs. Carson |
| Carrie Preston | Christine Hurley |
| John Costelloe | Warren Hurley |
| Lloyd Clay Brown | Jimmy Hurley |
| Mike Roukis | William London |
| Haklar Dezso | zither player |
| Frank Shanley | Kevin |
| Robert Ridgell | organist |
| Frank Dolce | Ralph |
| Paulie Litt | Tommy Conroy |
| Matthew Marvin | Raymond |
| Bridget Clark | Noreen Horan |
| Molly Chiffer | Sarah |
| Lydia Jordan | Alice |
| Suzanne Hevner | Mrs. Kean |
| Helen Stenborg | Sister Teresa |
| Tom Toner | Monsignor Benedict |
| Michael Puzzo | Father Sherman |
| Margery Beddow | Mrs. Shields |
| Jack O'Connell | Mr. McGuinn |
| Jack A. O'Connell | Mr. McGuinn |
| Marylouise Burke | Mrs. Deakins |
| Valda Setterfield | Parishioner |
| John Patrick Shanley | Director, Screenwriter |
| Ellen Chenoweth | Casting |
| Celia Costas | Executive Producer |
| Roger Deakins | Cinematographer |
| David Gropman | Production Designer |
| Peter Rogness | Art Director |
| Ann Roth | Costumes/Costume Designer |
| Mark Roybal | Producer |
| Scott Rudin | Producer |
| John Rusk | Asst. Director |
| Howard Shore | Score Composer, Musical Arrangement |
| Nora Skinner | Associate Producer |
| Dylan Tichenor | Editor |
garydisarmadasco
Posted October 1, 2010
The plot is never actually stated so that leaves it up to viewer to decide what the dilemma is. The characters, the 2 protagonists, the priest played by Hoffman and the chief nun, Streep, and principal, play of each other like a rubber ball in a small room, going back and forth endlessly bouncing off each other. The young nun, Amy Adams, is in such a quandry as to the right and moral thing to do, wanting desperately that people are truly good, something we all would like to believe in, and did. When things are seemingly solved, Streep goes on a tear to prove that what she believes is true, and although she does not do that, she manipulated enough to break the priest, take the innocence away from Adams and affect a few of the student's lives, as well. Dialogue is intricate and must be listened to intently, which takes away from the performances, which is why I advise watching it more than once. All the performances are top notch but if you are looking for action, thrilling scenes and amazing sets, this is not for you. It is as intimate a film as can be and must be conctantly be paid attention to. I would not recommend it to somoene who is not in the mood to think, and listen. I don't think someone who loved, 'the Terminator' would find this film satisfying, though someone who saw and appreciated 'Ordinary People', also a film which depends on every word of dialogue, you will appreciate this. Do not be put off by the religious background as the story is not about religion, but about choices, gossip, assuming, relationships, faith. It is a remarkable film. I would reccomend it highly.
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Posted October 1, 2010
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Words do not begin to describe the film. Every element in this film is pulled off with flying colors, making it one of the best films of our time! I HIGHLy recommend this movie to everyone who wants to be entertained and intrigued.
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Posted October 1, 2010
Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams ad Viola Davis are all terrific in Doubt. Not only do they deliver performances that makes you believe in them, in their characters - but they all come through the screen with such grace and power that you forget that they are actors.
But... it is Meryl Streep that is the heart and soul of this movie. THE Meryl Streep. The movie-goddess. The First Lady of Acting.
Once again Meryl Streep proves why she is just - better!
Better than anyone else.
Forget about her record number of Oscar-nominations. Just watch this movie. Well - just watch almost any of her movies and if you did not know it already, it will show you why movie goers/lovers are lucky to live during her lifetime.
And she is still only 60 years old.. Hopefully many more movies will benefit from her magic.
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Posted October 1, 2010
Don't doubt "Doubt's" intelligence & smarts. The movie makes you sit up & take notice from the opening scene, and never lets go of your conscience. And who would have thought Meryl Streep could top Meryl Streep, but indeed she does from the moment she incaptures the audience.The cast as a whole sweeps you a way with their bravo performances. Lucky us.
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Posted October 1, 2010
Engrossing and entertaining.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.All of the primary actors were amazing, but I'll tell you something - Viola Davis took a small part and kicked Streeps's butt. One expects Ms.Streep to be good (well, except for Mama Mia, which made me want to poke a fork in my eyes) but Ms. Davis was incredible.
A very compelling story; one which made me think about it long after the movie ended. I'd love to see the stage version. I bet it's amazing.
Solid, well written movie...Thrilling and realistic. But better off renting than buying.
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Posted October 1, 2010
There are many stories within the primary story, and the complexity of layers is not brazenly noticeable. Each person who sees this movie will form his or her own interpretation of the characters and the meaning of Meryl Streep's "doubt" at the end. This is a movie a person can watch several times and still get something new with each viewing. Excellent!
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.I was extremely disappointed in this film. While the performances and emotions invoked were outstanding- I am upset at the story. Many screenplays don't match that of the original story, play, book, etc. and this should not have been an exception. It should have given us some type of resolution and satisfaction. Sister Aloysius never had proof of the things she accused Father Flynn of and was one to talk about "being a cheat" and her actions were proof of only one thing...the hypocrisy that exists in the church today. She basically sentenced Donald Miller to death. In allowing Sister Aloysius to get away with what she did and ending the movie like this only reminds the viewer of how messed up the world is today; I watch movies in an effort to escape that. What a waste of two hours.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.DOUBT succeeds on every level - from the fine transference of Patrick Shanley's play to the screen (Shanley wrote the play, the screenplay, and directs) to the atmospheric cinematography excursion through the Bronx of the mid 1960s to the detailed delineation of the characters by Meryl Streep, Viola Davis, Amy Adams, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, and even young Joseph Foster, to the careful editing. It would be difficult to imagine a finer cast, here cast in roles counter to their usual types, bringing such power to the poetry of Shanley's lines.
The story is well known by now (the dismissal of a progressive priest by a crotchety old Catholic school principal over a false rumor and all the 'doubt ' that brings into play in every character), but multiple viewings of this film intensify the humanity of each of the characters and demonstrate just how fine a writer Shanley is. The subject matter is difficult at first but the manner in which each of these superb actors (under the guidance of Shanley's direction) explore the effects of spite and loathing and forgiveness shares some of the finest ensemble acting in years. Recommended. Grady Harp
ThomasDC
Posted October 1, 2010
For anyone who attended Catholic school in the the early '60s, this movie will hit even a more prolific note. This is an excellent movie, with excellent script, acting and direction. Meryl Streep hits the Mother Superior role dead on, from the NY accent, to those looks only nuns can give, she is every Catholic school boys nightmare. Viola Davis is pivitol in her 10 minutes on screen, and the interplay between she and Streep is what makes movie moments. The story holds you until the very end, in which the word "doubt" encounters a whole new meaning. This movie should have won Best Picture, it contains all the elements and they are all in sync. A GREAT MASTERPIECE.
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Posted October 1, 2010
When I think of a romantic writers, one writer always makes the top 10 list. That would be John Patrick Shanley. Even in his "serious" efforts, there is always an underlying romantic vein.
That is just one reason why it is so particularly nice to see an effort like DOUBT.
DOUBT, written and directed by Shanley, is very good movie, because the writer not only keeps getting better with each subsequent work, but as a director as well.
Shanley directs his movie, with a sure hand. He knows and likes his subjects, especially his lead character.
And Meryl Steep is wonderful as the lead character in this movie about a Catholic school sister (early 60s), who thinks that a priest has made sexual overtures to an altar boy.
Streep digests her characters, makes them her own and then, rather than go off with some wild idea about who the character should be, always seems to respect the writer and stays true to the writer's vision of who that character is.
Amy Adams, Viola Davis and Philip Seymour Hoffman also lend their fine talents to DOUBT.
I found this to be an excellent movie.
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