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Not as legendary as you think

By MR. Univers​e on December 13, 2010

I think the film has been built up over time too much so that inevitably when I finally saw it, I would be disappointed. There are so many stories and rumors about this film and it’s making. That this film has been made into almost a modern legend. Many people can account abut the first time they saw it and how scary it as for them. It’s Like remembering a part of your very own personal history.

It’s a good film but it’s not a film that is a favorite or even a favorite for me of the genre. It is revolutionary in many ways and a definite must see for any true film fan. I was satisfied after seeing it twice. The film sets a chilling mood. The atmosphere of the film jumps from wholesome to terrifying that it is hard to pinpoint the exact moment it happens. The film puts it’s foot down and challenges all other films to a gauntlet. It mixes Human emotion, Spectacular effects and violence with a bit of shock value To make a substantial film that still haunts peoples subconscious.

I don’t Love the film, I will admittedly say I prefer THE OMEN, but I respect the film enough to say it is unforgettable and a well made film. There are so many memorable moments and scenes. There are dazzling set pieces that are both realistic and scary. The film is truly one of a kind. It has a certain magic that none of the sequels ever even comes close to. They never even have the spirit this film has.

Though it is epic in scope it feels small scale in it’s intimacies with characters and situations. As I have said the film is a marvel and not easy to forget. I agree that it is noteworthy and a shining example of it’s genre.

The multilayered story of a young girl who is possessed by a demon and the two priests who try to get the demon to leave her body without killing her. Each one has there own reason for doing the exorcism and their own personal histories that still haunt them to this day. All of the characters involve din the story has an arc there are no insignificant roles in the film.

I am not in love with the film as much as others do. One of the reasons might be that I heard about the film before I saw it. The hype around it, helped it to gain in my mind over the years a huge reputation. So that once I finally saw it for the first time it was on the big screen when it was re-released. I was 20 years old Still working at a movie theater. So I should have loved it more as I didn’t have to pay for it nor did I have anything invested in it so I should hae had a easier time with the film. I still was left disappointed by the film.

I could see what enticed other viewers and admired the film for what it was but it wasn’t a film that left me in awe like I expected it to but the film is far from a disappointment. I can agree that it is a classic especially considering when it was made and the climate around that time. So the film comes off as advanced.