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This film follows an epic journey. Two friends, Behmen and Felson, were fighting in the crusades against 'God's' enemies. As the Crusades continue and never seem to end-even with all their victories-a realization begins to fall upon Behmen. It becomes more clear in their final crusade when they were forced to murder children and women. Behmen and Felson leave the Crusades which labels them as deserters. They travel to a new town ravaged by the plague and are discovered. They are offered a chance for redemption by agreeing to deliver a witch for trail to a church full of holy monks. This journey quickly leads to fatal accidents and a fear of what lies ahead.
Okay, Nicolas Cage fans will rejoice because this is a good film. I enjoyed it because of its uniqueness in story. This film presents multiple views on the girl's guilt, or innocence, of witchcraft. Claire Foy does a great job with the character, The Girl/Anna. She does a great job presenting the demon in a creepy and unnerving way. She also does a great job in making you question if she is or isn't evil. I enjoyed her subtle changes in her interactions with the various characters. Ron Perlman pretty much plays his usual character, but he adds some heart into this character, Behmen. Nicolas Cage also does a great job in presenting this character. They oddly work well together in this film. they present two opposites that balance each other out. The special effects were good, they added to the story. I enjoyed the subtle effects with the wolves-it was well done. The first sequence opens up with an idea of something being their, and did not explain anything pertinent that isn't explained later. The film would've been better off without it. The opening battle sequence presented the character's fighting style and their persona's. It also explains their world in a unique way. The ending had a lot of potential but the demon just made it cheesy. (The alternate ending sequence without the demon, just the girl/Anna, was much better.) Otherwise the ending was good because you get a glimpse of the girl and what is might come afterwards.
I give this film an 8 out of 10 stars! It's got a great intriguing story to it, and great acting. There is violence, and religious arguments. I really enjoyed this film myself. If your squeamish to disease that shows, or to violence then you might freak out while watching this film.
Answer to last blog: The Dark Fields was the original novel title for the film limitless. (Written by Alan Glynn)
Que: What other film has director Dominic Sena and actor Nicolas Cage previously worked on together?
Swordfish
Gone in Sixty Seconds
Bangkok Dangerous
The Wicker Man
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