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If you like either Constantine or Ninth Gate or both, then see this film

posted 14 years ago by crownklown
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I rewatched this for the first time since I originally saw it, and its a pretty good movie imo if you like either of the titles mentioned above. Basically its relgion influenced supernatural thriller/suspense. I dont mean it preaches a religion, just that the supernatural aspect of the respective films is based on/taken from the Judeo/Christian religions. On the flip side if neither of the two movies appeal to you this is unlikely to as well.

[–] joshkaplan2 14 years ago

That's a valid statement, but I thought Ninth Gate and Constantine were much better done. The main problem with this one was people were treating all these supernatural events as if they happened everyday, without anyone saying, "Whoa, what the hell was that?" In supernatural suspense movies you need someone who isn't part of the whole supernatural world, like Corso in the Ninth Gate or Rachel Weis's character in Constantine. Without that person, the whole thing is just silly, wasting a good idea on a bad production.

[–] nikongal 14 years ago

I just watched this today and thought it would make for a good double feature (and discussion) with Constantine. I haven't seen Ninth Gate yet.

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[–] crownklown 14 years ago

I'll admit, I think of the 3, I like order the least, Ninth Gate the most. My main problem with Order, was the ambiguity of what was going on for the majority of the movie. I mean the death eater eventually has his plan revealed, but the connection with Peter Fueller's character, and the whole background of the Dark Pope was kind of vague. But oh well, I still think its decent nonetheless.

[–] sean-cowan1 10 years ago

Ninth Gate is definitely the best, wish good directors would do more films like these.

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[–] Caprica_Tonks 13 years ago

I thought it was closer to Stigmata, what with all the corruption of the church and everything.

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[–] Mrpinkeye 13 years ago

i love all 4 mentioned...list some more please peeps!

[–] alisjones 13 years ago

I liked Ninth Gate. Constantine is the worst movie I ever saw. The Order is pretty mediocre, IMO. The acting is good, the writing not so much. I saw the premise done many years ago and it was much better. Of course I was younger and it might not be as good as I recall.

[–] zephyr-123 13 years ago

I haven't seen Ninth Gate but Constantine was much more interesting than this one. It was just okay to me and I didn't get the huge squids that were coming out of people. I understood that they represented sin but still, kinda silly.

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[–] Merrida 12 years ago

I also liked Ninth Gate and Constantine.

As for the vision of squids,...may I assume you are not Catholic and have not gone to confession? For everyone who goes, the experience is different. But sometimes there are moments when through absolution, visions are seen, things are felt, your senses are not your own. I would imagine this depends on the faith of the person, and the belief and importance they place on receiving confession.

The release of sin, for those who are of such a faith, can be experienced as one of the most profound and inexplicable sensations.

I think for some, they just feel like they go into a confessional and speak, confess, and do penance. It's not the same for everyone.
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[–] Prelude (1443) 7 years ago

@Merrida -- how misleading can you be? Sorry, NOPE, that doesn't happen to anyone after going to confession. "Visions are seen" "Profound sensations"??

You are full of shit, I'm sorry but I'm laughing my ass off right now. If YOU experience anything like this, then I suggest you lay off the crack.

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[–] faeria 11 years ago

I have seen The Order, Constantine and Ninth Gate and yeah, if you like the other two you'll want to give Order a try. I feel it's more more in 'the tone' of Ninth Gate, rather than Constantine (which I feel is the worst of the 3 movies, but then I had a hard time accepting Keanu as John).

I thought it was closer to Stigmata

Yes! Another good movie that is in this type of genre, that I would recommend to fans.

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[–] Movie_Piranha_1979 11 years ago

Agreed! Although those movies can not be compared with each other.

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