MOVIE EPISODE - THE NUN MOVIE REVIEW
The Nun Movie Review
When a young nun kills herself at an abbey in Romania, Father Burke (Demián Bichir) and Sister Irene (Taissa Farmiga) are identified by the Vatican as the pair to look into the strange circumstances leading to her death. They quickly realize they are against something well beyond their understanding when they encounter ‘The Nun’. Centuries ago, this evil entity was fended away by divine forces but is unleashed once again through human folly, now seeking to cross over into our realm. This being wreaked havoc with the intent to invade all that is good and pure – as any self-respecting foul being is prone to do. No points for guessing the religious significance of the demon; the title is a dead giveaway. ‘The Nun’ is steeped in Catholic imagery making for impactful visuals.
The lead characters are devoid of any personality beyond their mission at hand, even though actors Demián Bichir and Taissa Farmiga are committed enough to give all they can muster. Most of the blame lies in non-existent logic, as the movie’s primary purpose seems to drive one jump scare after the next. The first few appearances of Nun are scary, but her presence soon becomes endurable. Combined with misfiring humor, courtesy a French-Canadian who is inexplicably settled in Romania, the film's tonality is also in jeopardy. Beyond a point, 'The Nun' follows a standard template as it relies solely on the eerie soundtrack and discomforting vibe, ending up being derivative. Little wonder then that it quickly loses steam, although it is bound to frighten those with a low tolerance to horror flicks.
Rating: 3.25/5
The prequel of 'Conjuring' franchise features a Catholic priest and novice nun sent by the Vatican to investigate a mysterious suicide in 1952 Romania.
When a young nun kills herself at an abbey in Romania, Father Burke (Demián Bichir) and Sister Irene (Taissa Farmiga) are identified by the Vatican as the pair to look into the strange circumstances leading to her death. They quickly realize they are against something well beyond their understanding when they encounter ‘The Nun’. Centuries ago, this evil entity was fended away by divine forces but is unleashed once again through human folly, now seeking to cross over into our realm. This being wreaked havoc with the intent to invade all that is good and pure – as any self-respecting foul being is prone to do. No points for guessing the religious significance of the demon; the title is a dead giveaway. ‘The Nun’ is steeped in Catholic imagery making for impactful visuals.
The lead characters are devoid of any personality beyond their mission at hand, even though actors Demián Bichir and Taissa Farmiga are committed enough to give all they can muster. Most of the blame lies in non-existent logic, as the movie’s primary purpose seems to drive one jump scare after the next. The first few appearances of Nun are scary, but her presence soon becomes endurable. Combined with misfiring humor, courtesy a French-Canadian who is inexplicably settled in Romania, the film's tonality is also in jeopardy. Beyond a point, 'The Nun' follows a standard template as it relies solely on the eerie soundtrack and discomforting vibe, ending up being derivative. Little wonder then that it quickly loses steam, although it is bound to frighten those with a low tolerance to horror flicks.
Rating: 3.25/5
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