This movie feels like it was made purely to piss off people who want good shows
... View MoreThrough painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable
... View MoreThe storyline feels a little thin and moth-eaten in parts but this sequel is plenty of fun.
... View MoreBy the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.
... View MoreI do not care about the religious or anti-religious message of this movie. The problem with it is that the story is very thin, has almost nothing to do with the black death, it has lots of over acting and no character is likable. It is still watchable though, but only if you do not expect too much.
... View MoreBlack Death is a movie not to be missed. Production values are excellent, and the film hits on all cylinders, from a crisp screenplay by Dario Poloni to outstanding performances by all involved. I chose this film because it was in the horror category, but Poloni weaves a seamless tale of the hypocrisy and mysticism of religion, and its antithesis, all the while highlighting the superstition and ignorance that must have been rife at this point in history. In this way, it's less of a "horror" movie than it is an allegory on religion and the frailties and imperfections of the human beings who invented it.Sean Bean drives tremendous performances all around, with a particularly noteworthy performance by Eddie Redmayne as Osmund the monk. The costumes and photography are also stunning, with lurid depictions of death and corpses in typical cities/towns, contrasted by lush greenery portrayed during "the quest". Well worth your time...
... View MoreExpected a movie, instead it felt more like a Christian propaganda film. Extremely anti-climatic ending. The antagonist was difficult to discern if you aren't a Christian who perceives persecution from any person who doesn't think as you do. To everyone else who may view this movie, the protagonist are the ones trotting off into the woods causing trouble. The antagonist were just minding their own business, attacking only those who came to do them harm. Only reason I continued watching was to see what new and interesting way they had thought of killing Sean Bean. Since we all know there's no film mechanism in this world that can permit Sean Bean to survive a movie.
... View MoreFrom the humble beginning to the violent end, this movie was solid gold. Particularly the ending, there are only a few movies out there that leave you questioning your own believe and this movie surely does that.Obviously built on a tight budget but this movie sure can pack a lot of punch. And the acting performances are truly awesome! Sean Bean was amazing and the lead guy Eddie Redmayne was spot on. This movie highlights the cruelty of the Black Plague in Europe and all the sinister twists that it took on the mind of the people. I don't usually enjoy period movies but the story is what really kept me hooked on.The concept of the inquisition and witch hunt are present too. All in all, this movie was truly amazing.
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