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Apr 11, 2014 · The wonder of Calvary is that amid all the blarney and black humour, it stands up as a moving and sincere drama about religious faith and the fear of death. McDonagh includes many shots of Father ...
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- Moral Terror in An Arrestingly Beautiful Environment
- Gallows Humor and Unusual Sets
- A Must-See
Father Lavelle appears to be a truly good man, with a good heart – Brendan Gleeson plays him convincingly and with integrity. He’s like a giant cuddly teddy bear, and he just wants the world to be a better place. Nevertheless, he is disillusioned, disappointed by the people around him. His composure starts to crack when on the third day, his church...
When Calvary was announced and I saw it was tagged as a comedy, I was disappointed. I thought this topic was not at all suitable for light humor. Thankfully, while Calvary is very funny at times, it definitely can’t be said it’s light. The humor is cutting, dark and witty. The sets are unusual and frequently arresting, the prime example being the s...
Calvary has gone relatively unnoticed, it seems, but it’s an absolute must-see. The performances are on-point, particularly that of Brendan Gleeson, who is convincing and soulful. The direction and script are excellent, as is the cinematography. It’s a beautiful piece of art, a movie that makes you think – not just on moral decisions of people in g...
Aug 8, 2014 · In the new movie "Calvary" Brendan Gleeson plays an Irish village priest who must eventually face off against a killer. Film critic David Edelstein has this review. DAVID EDELSTEIN, BYLINE ...
Calvary. (2014 film) Calvary is a 2014 Irish drama film written and directed by John Michael McDonagh. It stars Brendan Gleeson, Chris O'Dowd, Kelly Reilly, Aidan Gillen, Dylan Moran, Domhnall Gleeson, M. Emmet Walsh and Isaach de Bankolé. The film began production in September 2012 and was released in April 2014 [6] in the Republic of Ireland ...
Aug 1, 2014 · Sunday kicks off pretty horribly. A man ostensibly offering Father James his confession explicitly describes his sexual abuse at the hands of the priest years earlier, and outline his plan for revenge: he intends to kill a “good priest” in exactly a week. He means for that good priest to be Father James, and invites him to a beach spot to ...
Calvary: Directed by John Michael McDonagh. With Brendan Gleeson, Chris O'Dowd, Kelly Reilly, Aidan Gillen. After he is threatened during a confession, a good-natured priest must battle the dark forces closing in around him.
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Jan 20, 2014 · Film Review: ‘Calvary’ Brendan Gleeson gives a performance of monumental soul in John Michael McDonagh's masterful follow-up to 'The Guard.' By Justin Chang
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