Back to the Hell from Whence You Came

So, how was everyone's weekend? Mine was pretty much par for the course. Went to the "Italian Festival" and sampled some tasty foods, gelato, olives..mmmm... Italians fuckin' rock! Unfortunately, I didn't spy any good looking Italian men. I did enter for a chance to win a trip for two to Italy. Most likely, I'll end up with a bunch of junk mail I don't need. But, I've been in a gambling mood of late and figured I'd give it a shot.

I also took my brother to see The Exorcism of Emily Rose. As per Shenry's suggestion, I'm posting a review. (no spoilers, I promise)

The Exorcism of Emily Rose was a good movie. It is not, however, a scary movie. The entire focus of the film is on the court proceedings that evolved from a failed exorcism. I believe that "based on a true story" means that it was based on a book written by the author that the defending attorney shared her case notes with. So, here you have a priest who is on trial for "willful neglect" of Emily Rose.

There is no question as to whom the audience is supposed to be rooting for. Obviously, we all believe in demonic possession. The only frightening scenes in the movie are already given away by the trailer. There is only one scene that's mildly disturbing which you probably haven't already seen. All of the parts in the movie that show Emily being possessed are delivered as flashbacks as different characters give their testimony.

Even though I wasn't frightened at all, I did find myself getting into the storyline. It took me about half an hour to warm up to the characters (except for the hard drinking attorney. I identified with her right away). You might be tempted to scoff at "Emily's" performance. But, take a moment to think about just how difficult it might be to portray a young girl possessed by several demons. And then, ask yourself if you could successfully contort your body into all those different and painful looking poses.

So, in conclusion, I suggest that you see The Exorcism of Emily Rose. Just, don't expect to be spilling your popcorn in terrified fits of...um...terrification.