The Exorcism of Emily Rose

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Forrest M "The Exorcism of Emily Rose" is a court room drama thriller that atheists would surely relish especially its theme of science vs religion as well as the the fraudulent concept of intellectualism or the philosophy that man has the capacity to explain everything in this world within the limits of his human mind including the infinite wisdom of God. But hey, the illness involved that Emily is allegedly suffering is epilepsy which doctors throughout the world have concluded that its cause is "unknown" and mental illnesses that doctors can only control through prescription medications but cannot cure and has no definite explanation for it. It is a movie that puts down religion particularly the existence of demons but magnifies faith in both science and medicine as well as great legal skills in winning a case. Hey, even O.J. Simpson got the innocent verdict despite being guilty!!!! Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 07/29/25 Full Review Joshua T A generally well made movie on the subject matter that it explores: horror, possession, and faith. A faith-oriented viewer I think will do better with this one. Overall definitely worth a watch. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/10/25 Full Review Daniel N This scared the crap out of me when it first came out! Every bump in the night made me jump for weeks. Not so scared now that it's 2025 but still an entertaining watch. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 04/14/25 Full Review Audience Member should have been called the negligent homicide of emily rose. equally shameful for cast and crew. Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 04/04/25 Full Review Audience Member Great casting with superb acting by all of them. Both the counsellors at the court were very much presentable. Laura Linney looked gorgeous and the court room analysis exchange made good sense giving it a scientific angle as well. Was scary and engaging too. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/03/25 Full Review João Victor M The film The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005) brings to light the complex relationship between faith and science within a courtroom, which reminded me of a real case that occurred in Brazil in 1976. That year, Maurício, a 15-year-old boy, was accidentally killed by his best friend, José, who was then accused of intentional homicide. During the trial, Judge Orimar de Bastos accepted as evidence letters psychographed by Chico Xavier, in which the victim himself stated that the shooting was accidental. This episode demonstrates how, in certain situations, spirituality and justice can walk hand in hand. I believe something similar should have happened in Emily Rose’s case (inspired by the true story of Anneliese Michel). Her trial highlighted the difficulty of science in dealing with spiritual phenomena and raised deep reflections on how far religion should be considered in legal decisions. Personally, I believe that science and spirituality should not be seen as opposites – on the contrary, they should work together to help us better understand such events. I also extend my condolences to the family of Ana Elizabeth (Anneliese Michel), as I believe her mission on Earth was significant in bringing this discussion to light. As a film, The Exorcism of Emily Rose stands out by blending horror with courtroom drama, creating a narrative that differs from traditional exorcism movies. Jennifer Carpenter delivers an impressive performance, especially in the possession scenes, conveying an intense realism. The way director Scott Derrickson uses camera movements and physical effects, such as objects falling, enhances the immersion. However, some jumpscares felt unnecessary—while they serve to build tension for more intense scenes, I felt that at times they disrupted the film’s atmosphere. This is one of the reasons why Derrickson’s direction didn’t fully convince me. Nevertheless, the film's core idea is strong and well-executed, raising discussions that go beyond conventional horror. Overall, The Exorcism of Emily Rose is a great film that not only frightens but also makes you think. Just like the real story that inspired it, it reminds us that there are mysteries in this world that still challenge our understanding. “Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.” – Philippians 2:12-13 Rest in peace, Ana Elizabeth Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/27/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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