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The Reaping (2007)
description written by member Zara:
A small, highly religious town in Texas is being plagued by happenings described in the bible. They hire in a myth debunker to determine the source of the plagues, although even she is skeptical about it being caused by scientific events.
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No doubt in my mind. This movie accomplished two things. It was a chance to watch Hillary Swank (Million Dollar Baby, Boy's Don't Cry), and it was an interesting thriller.
Now, I certainly could have done without all the religious balderdash, but I have to admit that it made an interesting backdrop for a story that had...
(complete The Reaping review by B Movie Ben)
This is another one of those movies that clearly sets out to show the non-religious/non-believer deciding, after questionable evidence is presented, that there might be something more to faith (because everybody has to believe in religion a little right? *cough*sarcasm*cough*). My whole problem with stories like this is...
(complete The Reaping review by The Alpha Craig)
The Reaping Movie Review by Zara  (10/24/2007) |
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I actually kinda liked this film. While I would be better off saying that I couldn't stand it due to its religious ties (and various strange inaccuracies in a film that purports to be debunking the myths) what with me being the devout non-believer and all, I will just simply state that I liked it.
One of the things that...
(complete The Reaping review by Zara)
| The Reaping Movie Review by Matthew (4/20/2007) |
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Katherine (Hilary Swank), a former missionary, now travels the world investigating 'miracles'; she doesn't believe in them anymore and she is always able to find a scientific explanation for the occurrence. A professor at LSU, she is approached by Doug (David Morrissey, BBC America's "Viva Blackpool") the science teacher...
(complete The Reaping review by Matthew)
| The Reaping Movie Review by Tim (4/3/2007) |
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I was able to view a screener of The Reaping tonight. I knew going into this film that it was supposed to be suspenseful but it really could almost be classified as a suspense/horror film. There is a lot of jumpy parts, many audience members jumped during several scenes.
It follows the biblical plague starting with the...
(complete The Reaping review by Tim)
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