Hmmmm …
And I have to admit, that’s a thoughtful ‘Hmmmm’, as well.
You see, I’ve just had a quiet night to myself: complete with a copy the 2003 film, The Order.
And have to admit, I’m mildly wondering what that was about … !
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The Order — also known as The Sin Eater — sees Heath Ledger as Alex, a Roman Catholic priest from an demon hunting obscure order known as the Carolingians.
One who — on the death of Dominic, the head of the order — is summoned to Rome to help bury the body in unconsecrated ground: as the man died a suicide.
And along the way?
Find’s Dominic wasn’t suicidal, at all: and appears to have been subjected to an obscure ritual known as the ‘eating of sin’: carried out by a secular figure called — unsurprising — the Sin Eater.
Who, as it turns out … ?
Is practically immortal …
Is VERY tired of immortality, and the wealth he’s accumulated …
And has an offer for Alex …
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Now … ?
Was I impressed with The Order … ?
I’ve got to admit, I wasn’t, really.
Oh, I’ll happily admit, any one who’s a fan of the late Heath Ledger will probably find it a riveting watch.
On a personal level, I’ll have to admit to finding The Order watchable, even entertaining, on a quiet night to myself.
But not necessarily a film I’m going to recommend, unless you’ve nothing else on the DVD pile that you want to catch.
I’ll leave you seeing stars, shall I … ?
The Order★☆☆☆
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