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      The Reckoning

      2004, Mystery & thriller/Drama, 1h 50m

      88 Reviews 2,500+ Ratings

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      A talky, ponderous movie. Read critic reviews

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      Willem Dafoe as Martin in Paramount Classics' dramatic tale of redemption, directed by Paul McGuigan. Willem Dafoe as Martin in Paramount Classics' dramatic tale of redemption, directed by Paul McGuigan. Gina McKee as Sarah in Paramount Classics' dramatic tale of redemption, directed by Paul McGuigan. Paul bettany and Gina McKee in Paramount Classics' dramatic tale of redemption, directed by Paul McGuigan. Paul bettany as Nicholas in Paramount Classics' dramatic tale of redemption, directed by Paul McGuigan. Paul bettany and Willem Dafoe in Paramount Classics' dramatic tale of redemption, directed by Paul McGuigan. Director Paul McGuigan and Willem Dafoe on set. Willem Dafoe (left) and Paul Bettany star in Paramount Classics' dramatic tale of redemption The Reckoning, directed by Paul McGuigan. Vincent Cassel as Lord De Guise in Paramount Classics' dramatic tale of redemption, directed by Paul McGuigan. Scene from the film "The Reckoning." Brian Cox and Gina McKee in Paramount Classics' dramatic tale of redemption, directed by Paul McGuigan. Paul McGuigan on set with cast and crew. Paul bettany as Nicholas in Paramount Classics' dramatic tale of redemption, directed by Paul McGuigan. Brian Cox as Tobias in Paramount Classics' dramatic tale of redemption, directed by Paul McGuigan.

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      England 14th century. Plague and attacks threaten remote communities and the forests that surround them add nameless terrors. The people labor under the yoke of two oppressive powers -- the Church laying claim to their souls and the Knights, the feudal warlords, who command life or death. Nicholas (Paul Bettany), a young priest, is discovered in the act of adultery by a husband who dies in the ensuing struggle. Appalled by his fall from grace, he turns his back on the Church and goes on the run.

      • Rating: R (Some Sexuality|Violent Images)

      • Genre: Mystery & thriller, Drama

      • Original Language: English

      • Director: Paul McGuigan

      • Writer: Mark Mills, Barry Unsworth

      • Release Date (Theaters):  original

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      • Box Office (Gross USA): $256.6K

      • Runtime:

      • Distributor: Paramount Pictures

      • Production Co: Renaissance Pictures

      • Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby SRD

      • Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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      • Nov 23, 2011

        This turned out to be a pretty decent murder mystery, set in 14th century England with a priest on the run as the sleuth. A solid cast, with Willem Dafoe, Paul Bettany, and Brian Cox the most recognizable names, carried off their parts well. Dreary scenery, but this is the middle ages, so what is there to expect? The story is pretty straight forward and there are few surprises, but it was nice to watch it unfold.

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      • Oct 14, 2010

        Well, I have most definitely become a Paul Bettany fan. This movie was really good, and of course he was outstanding in it. The rest of the cast did a great job, also, but I think that he really made this film work. Great storyline, and great camera work.

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      • Jan 17, 2010

        <b>"What are you really running from? I see it in you, not the woman...some darker secret."</b> During the 1300's in England, a disgraced priest (Paul Bettany) flees his church and joins a traveling troupe of actors. They are set to perform in a village where a boy has recently been murdered. In search of the truth, the troupe acts out a performance of the alleged crime. A unique and exceptional murder mystery with stellar performances by Paul Bettany and Willem Dafoe. <b>"Theirs is the silence of consent."</b><br>

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      • Apr 28, 2008

        Turgid and uninsipired.

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