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Apr 11, 2014 · Calvary, film review: Dark religious comedy is caustic look at the sins of the fathers. Amid the black humour, it stands up as a moving and sincere drama. Geoffrey Macnab.
- Geoffrey Macnab
- 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...
Sometimes misleadingly described as a dark comedy, Calvary is certainly dark, and there are sporadic bits of absurdist humor. In keeping with its title, though, it really is a passion play, with Father James as an innocent victim to be sacrificed for the sins of the Church.
Jul 31, 2014 · 'Calvary,' John Michael McDonagh's follow-up to 'The Guard,' is a serious comedy about a mortal threat in small-town Ireland ... was something of a dark comedy, fish-out-of-water police procedural ...
- mark.olsen@latimes.com
- Staff Writer
Apr 10, 2014 · Calvary, film review: John Michael McDonagh's religious comedy is just heavenly (15) Dir. John Michael McDonagh; Starring Brendan Gleeson, Chris O'Dowd, 101mins
- Laurence Phelan
Calvary isn't a film about religion, but it does have some important things to say about faith and virtues. It is very well written by McDonagh and the screenplay is rich in dark comedy; perhaps one of the best things about this movie.
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Sep 5, 2014 · Sometimes misleadingly described as a dark comedy, Calvary is certainly dark, and there are sporadic bits of absurdist humor. In keeping with its title, though, it really is a passion play, with ...
