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Doubt

2008
Drama, Mystery
1h 44m
Set in 1964, Doubt centers on a nun who confronts a priest after suspecting him abusing a black student. He denies the charges, and much of the play's quick-fire dialogue tackles themes of religion, morality and authority.
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Doubt

2008
Drama, Mystery
1h 44m
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Rated 07 Jul 2009
84
81st
Does what all great movies do. It captures your undivided attention while it's playing (thanks to many great performances) and then causes you to think about what you've seen for a good time afterward. And like most of my favorites, there's some real moral ambiguity here and Shanley never forces you to "choose a side". Do you fall in line with the ice queen nun who's trying to stop a case of child abuse? Or the more relatable, but possible child abuser, priest? There are no easy answers.
Rated 06 Jul 2009
94
98th
I had a slight issue with the ending, but other than that, I thought this was excellent. The score was really great and added tension and suspicion where there might not otherwise have been any. The scene between Sister Aloysius and Mrs. Miller was explosive, shocking, and unforgettable. Adams, Streep, and Hoffman were all phenomenal. Overall, I thought it was pretty amazing.
Rated 10 Jan 2009
65
40th
The excellent performances drive the film through powerful scenes that make up for the lack of 'cinematic' feel of the great screenplay.
Rated 22 Dec 2008
91
90th
Flaws? Shanley's choice to use several off-angle shots only distracts rather than enhances; a little too much of the playwright taste for some heavy-handed metaphor; & a willfull need to create an ambiguous ending where there should be none. But, these are quibbles. The film works. Great characters with incredible acting all around. Streep is getting all the raves, but the real knockout here is Viola Davis as the boy's mother. Hands down the best supporting performance by an actress this year.
Rated 30 Jan 2009
80
78th
A clever adaptation of a sophisticated play works well, thanks to the snappy dialogue and the fantastic performances in all the key parts. Leaves a lot unsaid, trusting that the second act will happen outside the theater as the viewers start discussing their takes on the story.
Rated 21 Mar 2009
75
51st
Worth it almost entirely for several rounds of Hoffman versus Streep. Having said that, it never feels as if the film quite escapes its origins as a stage performance.
Rated 13 Feb 2009
7
57th
Nothing to get overexcited about, but definitely watchable (especially for the performances involved). Viola Davis' oscar nom is ludicrous, she was on screen for 5 minutes !!!
Rated 19 Jan 2009
89
94th
A terse, tense thriller tailored to the magnetism of the lead roles. Meryl Streep, as a draconian nun, becomes convinced that Father Flynn (played by Philip Seymour Hoffman) has abused one of the altar boys. The entire film hinges on the lingering uncertainty of the priest's guilt (or innocence). It succeeds as a fascinating character study without much in the way of narrative complexity. The setup of the film is clear and modest, but its execution is nothing short of masterful.
Rated 13 Feb 2018
80
68th
"Acting: The Movie" So much acting. Acting all over the place. A film that is entirely propelled forward by the magnificent performances of the entire ensemble cast, who power a great script full of subtlety and nuance. After watching this, I genuinely believe that Meryl Streep has the ability to look into your soul and instantly know all the sins you have committed.
Rated 03 Mar 2009
72
76th
I loved 3 scenes in particular. The one with Viola Davis and Meryl Streep walikng, the one with the confrontation between Meryl and Philip, and the one where Amy Adams yells at Meryl Streep.
Rated 05 Jun 2009
45
26th
Wat hebbe we vandaag geleerd: 1: zie altijd eerst na de trailer om te controllere da de film da ge wilt zien genen saaie-nonne-film is 2: saaie-nonne-films zijn saai en nonnig 3: DOUBT is ne saaie-nonne-film
Rated 31 Mar 2009
79
62nd
Doubt is basically an average film guided and escorted by the proficient, devoted rendition of Meryl Streep and also by Viola Davis in her five minutes of fame. A bit sluggish though and the ending is execrable and overexplained. Unwanting of any Oscars.
Rated 13 Apr 2009
75
71st
The film is worth mainly by trio of great actors. The initial argument is great, but it could have been better exploited.
Rated 29 Dec 2008
85
58th
You must catch it for the performances... And I will say, for those who have seen it on stage, it worked better for me on film, here...
Rated 28 Mar 2009
45
38th
just like Milk, overrated, boring and there is already enough of "that" stuff in church in RL
Rated 22 Jan 2009
82
78th
Written and directed by the same guy who created the play this film is based on, Doubt feels like watching a play a lot of the time. The actors bring none of the subtlety that film allows. Streep and Hoffman scream at each other as though people in the back may not be able to hear them. However, this is a pretty good film and the acting is overall solid. With powerhouses like Streep and Hoffman as the leads, Amy Adams is able to sneak in a pretty fantastic performance of her own.
Rated 05 Jan 2009
3
61st
An excellent drama. Hoffman and Streep turn in great performances and the story is engaging. But the ending is hilariously bad and left an awful taste in my mouth. The melodramatic delivery of a titular line in particular sours the whole experience.
Rated 11 Feb 2009
4
87th
Hoffman, Streep & Adams are a joy to watch, their performances contributing to a very intense mood that the movie manages to hold, before somewhat ruining it with the very last, overtly melodramatic scene.
Rated 22 Feb 2012
90
88th
I could watch Meryl Streep & Philip Seymour Hoffman argue for days on end. Just an acting clinic on display here. Although it's a bit too stagey, it doesn't take away from such powerful performances.
Rated 28 May 2009
85
59th
The material is very strong, but the direction seems a little mediocre. Nothing very groundbreaking is done behind the camera here, and if it weren't for the amazing Roger Deakins this would probably feel like several cameras set up to record the stage production. Luckily Shanley has some of the best actors in the business giving his movie some of their best work. Streep, Hoffman and Adams all do phenomenal jobs, and they're what keep Doubt more captivating than anything else.
Rated 26 Dec 2008
73
47th
Have you seen the trailer for Doubt? If so, you've seen the whole movie. This is clearly meant for stage and stage alone, but, all things considered this is at the very least entertaining and does have a good script. The acting is good but it's also obvious. These guys just act and act and act and never stop and actually become the characters. This is blatantly meant for theater but doesn't fail completely as a film.
Rated 31 Jul 2009
90
97th
There are brilliant performances all the way through "Doubt". Streep, Hoffman and Davis are fantastic, but star of the show for is Amy Adams, who is just wonderful. The script is superb also, as you would expect from a film with stage origins. Most of all however this film deals with difficult and unsettling subject matters in a intriguing and thorough way. Yet at the same time this film is ambiguous about those issues, leaving the viewer to make up their own minds, and living up to its title
Rated 11 Feb 2009
4
33rd
Doubtful? Nah, certain beyond a shadow of a doubt, actually, that this doubtfully drab distinguished tale of a catholic priest dipping (or not dipping?) his holy sceptre, where it doesn't belong, will be forgotten by me within two days.
Rated 28 Mar 2011
82
74th
Philip Seymour Hoffman is one of my favorite actors and when he gave his speech about gossip it was chilling. The ending was also not what I expected and was pulled of marvelously by Streep and Adams.
Rated 22 Apr 2009
75
34th
Many of the one on one confrontations are very good. The rest of the movie just feels like filler.
Rated 28 Jan 2009
85
92nd
Solid drama with great writing and acting from the whole cast. Especially Hoffman and Streep do amazing job. I would have liked the ending more if it had been left open but I didn't have any real problems with the current ending which tries to explain things a bit too much.
Rated 09 Feb 2014
87
81st
A terrific adaptation of the stage version which doesn't really need to stray far from its theatrical origins. This a performance-driven moral discussion piece, and the performances are all brilliant.
Rated 04 May 2009
50
34th
LOL WHAT'S THIS MOVIE ABOUT I DON'T GET IT
Rated 22 Feb 2009
75
77th
Has some rough edges, sure, but who cares when you get memorable characters along with some of the year's very best performances. This is acting masterclass.
Rated 25 Nov 2012
65
40th
Great acting!. I am sure the purpose of this play is to raise questions about 'doubt', but it actually raises (and never answers) the main one ...namely WHEN did 'doubt' creep in to someone of such stoic determined obstinance? Before the preist left, or after? which raises the question why did she not investigate properly, or what made her change her mind?? We are left to guess! Fundamentally flawed drama, with a ending straight from the theatre **curtain, rapturous applause .... ehhhh ??? *
Rated 28 Jan 2009
82
76th
Hoffman, Streep and Adams are all great. The pacing is a bit sluggish and the ending overexplains things but otherwise a good movie.
Rated 21 Jan 2009
65
53rd
Great work from all the actors, but with PSH and MS does that really need to be said? The story is sparse and effective, but wears its stage origins on its sleeve. Apart from that nothing here dazzles, nor dissapoints. It's cinematic meat and potatoes.
Rated 19 Nov 2009
80
88th
This movie has excellent performance by all three leads, Meryl Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Amy Adams. The story, screen play and direction was just perfect. The ending is actually really perfect, it lets the viewer decide on the reality. Not to mention the performance of Viola Davis. A must watch movie for one and all. Really disappointing it didnt do well at the Oscars as much it deserved.
Rated 01 Feb 2009
84
75th
A terrific film, Streep is brilliant and there are many engaging scenes. Also some thought-provoking shit going on.
Rated 03 Feb 2009
70
67th
Surprisingly cinematic,well-crafted and superbly acted, I quite enjoyed this small film's take on some of the biggest themes of human existence.
Rated 15 Sep 2009
81
74th
Ending was a little over the top for me. I don't really watch many Streep films, but from what I have seen of her (DevilPrada and this) she is awesome in the villian/mean role. Not sure it was supposed to be funny but some of her comments and mannerisms had me cracking up. All the interaction between PSH/Adams/her was great (esp the meeting in the office). I am a big PSH fan and thought he was solid, but Streep steals the show, without a doubt!
Rated 04 May 2009
68
55th
In this cinema version of a play by the same director set in a catholic school in the 60's, a nun accuses a priest of abusing a black student. The three major actors put down great performances, especially Meryl Streep and Philip Seymour Hoffman. The story isn't new, but the dialogue is strong and the movie as a whole carries a certain amount of tension. Interesting trivia: only Philip Seymour Hoffman playing the priest knew whether the priest was guilty. The rest of the cast was not informed.
Rated 30 Dec 2008
3
38th
Pretty good; the material is strong, the performances are very engaging, and it's not particularly bad in any way. It's not outstanding in any way either though (except for the acting). And this isn't really a complaint about Doubt, but in movies centered on this era in particular: didn't fucking COLOR exist? The palette is always so drab in these types of dramas. It works for the material, but sheesh.
Rated 16 Dec 2008
2
14th
The three leading performances are superb, especially the sublime Philip Seymour Hoffman, but the movie ultimately fails to escape the fact that it's just a filmed play. Pardon my bluntness, but it's boring.
Rated 19 Sep 2009
55
5th
Sorry to be the one to rock the boat, this was not the movie for me.
Rated 08 Jun 2010
75
71st
While the acting was solid, as I expected it to be, I felt that the transition from stage to screen was awkward at times. What would have been good drama onstage became melodrama on screen.
Rated 14 Jun 2015
53
68th
#14#, story, reviews, PS.Hoffman/5B(RIP), Amy.A/7B4
Rated 27 May 2009
2
1st
I got sooo bored.
Rated 09 Apr 2009
72
32nd
The acting is excellent and like any good play the allegories and messages are clear and well executed. There's not much beyond that, though, it's a very theatrical production where everything serves to comment on the film's theme of doubt. The visuals are also surprisingly drab, though by no means bad.
Rated 21 Apr 2009
81
78th
damned good acting, i mean, so good in fact that it carries a rather weaker written movie from being a failure. i was so impressed with meryl streep and philip seymour hoffman, i really did wonder though, why they tried so hard on their end when clearly the writer decided to make a movie completely devoid of interesting plot developments. also, i thought the ending was exceptional.
Rated 08 Mar 2012
72
68th
Two criticisms come to mind immediately: feels like an acting reel and doesn't add anything cinematically to elevate it above a recorded play (like Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?). However, here, it worked really well. It will make you think about its themes and moral questions long after the credits roll.
Rated 10 Jul 2012
20
8th
A long boring and mostly meaningless story about the abysmal waste of lives spent in the service of the church. Suspected child abusers are passed around and even promoted to hide the ugly truth and protect the church from scandal. Powerful performances, that are entirely believable, can not save us from this wretched story with little more to offer than the obvious doubt about believing in a supreme being. I didn't need this much boredom to get that message. Good acting, bad movie.
Rated 15 Apr 2009
76
50th
Interesting subject material and top notch acting, plus Amy Adams, though she is sadly covered up by nun's habits here, which is a shame, because she is gorgeous. Meryl Streep and Philip Seymour Hoffman are out-fucking-standing in this tale of religious figureheads gone dramatic. Based on a play and turned into a movie by the play's creator, the plot thickens and his story is realized in a visually stunning picture. If you like dramas, please give this a rental. It's worth it on just the acting.
Rated 01 Feb 2009
80
79th
a very tricky subject handles perhaps a little too delicately as I could have done with a bit less ambiguity. BUT does include some great sparing between Hoffman and Streep so is worth a look for at least that.
Rated 20 Mar 2009
82
81st
Very strong movie and due to incredible acting it's probably even better than the play. Provides no easy answers and difficult moral questions about faith, certainty and of course doubt. One of the best movies this year.
Rated 27 Sep 2010
73
52nd
Clash of the Titans: Meryl Streep vs. Philip Seymour Hoffman. Go watch that very interesting battle!
Rated 20 Jun 2012
86
74th
Streep and Hoffman are both great in this great story about morality and religion.
Rated 15 Apr 2014
50
19th
Dull
Rated 04 Apr 2011
20
10th
Go see the stage play since this has no business being on film period. Overacting galore from a cast that would make the Academy salivate typifies this dialogue heavy adaptation of the play.
Rated 12 Jan 2009
60
72nd
Worth watching for Streep's performance alone. Hoffman and Adams are also excellent. Some of the material is a bit platitudinous however.
Rated 29 Dec 2008
65
45th
Pretty mediocre all around (story, acting, production design, cinematography) with the exception of Viola Davis, who knocks her performance out of the park (especially with the limited screen time she's offered). Sometimes plays are best left unadapted, because what worked on the stage was not translated well to screen.
Rated 11 Sep 2010
60
6th
I had doubts about where this movie was going to. None were answered.
Rated 05 Jan 2009
80
71st
A excelllent film that strays away from holding your hand to much, untill the overacted end. All of the performances are extremely well acted and the final interview between Hoffman and Streep is simply mesmerizing. Viola Davis is amazing as the emotionally conflicted mother of the child. Her scene is very heartwrenching for both her and the boy. If it wasn't for the last minute or so of the film I would have given a higher score, but it is still a well made drama about a very sensetive sub
Rated 20 Feb 2011
90
88th
Amazing performances.
Rated 21 Jun 2009
70
46th
he did not do it
Rated 25 Dec 2009
78
66th
It does perfectly what it sets out to do: It breeds doubt, making viewers keep their doubt even after the movie ends, and showing that doubt can be a dangerous emotion which can condemn as much as clear guilt can.
Rated 07 Jun 2009
78
83rd
A film with acting as good as one can expect to see in any film.
Rated 30 Dec 2008
5
44th
Pointless if you've seen the trailer. It's an OK movie, a bit boring and probably works better as a play but the cast is really good. It just didn't work for me =(
Rated 13 Oct 2009
38
28th
Nothing really happens. The two leads make the best they can of the script but there just isn't much to see here unfortunately.
Rated 25 Feb 2009
84
38th
Enjoyed this for the fine performances of Streep, Hoffman, Adams and Davis. Overall the story was good, not great.
Rated 22 Jul 2012
88
85th
A great film, I am quite partial to those that leave it to the audience to decide who is guilty. And this film does that job wonderfully. Not a lot of story and characters but the script is really good. The sermons are in my opinion to be listened to at least twice. A fine example of a film, without too many plots but still able to rivet attention.
Rated 26 May 2015
80
58th
Great script, really great performances from each character. It surely make you wonder who's telling the truth.
Rated 09 Jun 2009
56
13th
Was there any thing to learn from this movie? you have to be a BIG fan of Meryl Streep to like this one.
Rated 20 Oct 2011
87
91st
I really loved how subtle this move is. Definitely a must see.
Rated 10 Mar 2012
83
86th
Who doesn't want to listen to Philip Seymour Hoffman and Meryl Streep scream at each other? The story is just ok here, but the acting is top notch even in a very small scene by Viola Davis.
Rated 27 Jan 2009
89
92nd
An acting powerhouse. Where the film leaves more conventional structure to be desired, the actors sure deliver, and I actually found "Doubt" to be quite thrilling. The film doesn't rely on the mechanics of the plot, but resides in its talented cast and the engrossing tension they create. Streep of course is a stonewall to be reckoned with, while Hoffman, Amy Adams and Viola Davis hold their own as well. For the best acting ensemble this year, look no further than this tightly-wound gem.
Rated 29 Apr 2009
7
69th
The direction is pretty flat and straight-forward, which is fine, as this film mainly exists to showcase some terrific performances. Streep carries the show, but everyone else is up to the task, including a very good supporting scene with Viola Davis which will change your entire perception of the events.
Rated 11 May 2011
78
75th
Gripping and intelligent drama.
Rated 21 May 2010
65
59th
Great acting performances and quite an ok movie.
Rated 28 Jan 2014
87
72nd
A brilliantly compelling film, a simple yet emotionally complex story that never takes the easy way out. Streep and Adams both offer formidable, nuanced performances, but the arguable highlight is Philip Seymour Hoffman's complicated role, a marvellous blend of the friendly and the suspicious. Doubt, indeed, is a hell of a thing.
Rated 25 May 2009
88
70th
Very well done
Rated 09 Feb 2009
64
59th
not a stunning movie, but all the actings are top notch.
Rated 30 Nov 2009
58
12th
Slowly looks like it's going somewhere and................... then it ends. I'm a fan of both the main actors but this was a let down story wise.
Rated 15 Nov 2010
60
62nd
A generally good script, featuring some strong scenes, benefits greatly from the impressive performances of the principals. Embraces a greater level of complexity than can usually be expected from Hollywood, with only a few slightly awkward moments and a bit of somewhat heavy-handed symbolism detracting from the experience.
Rated 20 Dec 2011
79
81st
süphe, kilise, okul, yeni ögretmen, rahibe, papaz, cocuk istismari (Donald Miller, kilise okulunda ki zenci cocuktur. Rahibe, papazin cocugu istismar ettigini düsünür, film diyaloglarla ilerliyor.) Ben begendim.
Rated 13 Jul 2012
76
63rd
Doubt succeeds on the strength of its top-notch cast, who successfully guide the film through the occasional narrative lull.
Rated 22 Sep 2015
70
71st
This a nice movie centered in the acting and centered in the doubt putting the spectator always in doubt, it's a very well done movie, not life changing but interesting.
Rated 05 Jun 2009
86
86th
This movie was well-off as a Stage Drama than being made as a movie. But the incredible actors give the story its life. A very good eye-opener that tells people should have complete conviction on a topic before making accusations or arguments.
Rated 18 Mar 2013
58
66th
"I have gout! I have...such crippling gout!"
Rated 04 Feb 2015
79
44th
amazing performances in a very tight set piece that would better have been executed on a stage than through film. admirable for how contained it is, unremarkable in content.
Rated 13 Jun 2009
64
24th
Excellent acting all around
Rated 19 Dec 2011
87
92nd
It was a joy to watch Hoffman and Streep act together in this film. Amy Adams is also excellent in this movie. All 3 main actors give fantastic performances. The script is also good, it keeps you guessing. I highly recommend this film.
Rated 23 Jan 2009
70
22nd
Sometimes really good, sometimes really bad.
Rated 17 Feb 2014
4
91st
Some brilliant performances and moments. Had they polished out more of the stage-play clunk this would've been great.
Rated 25 Feb 2009
70
79th
Nice to see a picture that delivers so much more than the obvious story. Although i suppose that's what most people are watching, and why they are disappointed.
Rated 27 Jun 2009
75
44th
An engaging but flawed film. Perhaps under a more competent director, and with the corny lines combed out of the script this could have been much better. I don't know if the last line is as horrible as everyone said it was, however.
Rated 28 Mar 2009
70
28th
boooooring !!!
Rated 12 Sep 2009
82
80th
Excellent movie with great performances
Rated 01 Oct 2010
90
97th
What do you do when all you have is doubt about a person and his/her actions ? That is the question this film is about. I thought the acting and dialogue in this movie was superb and everybody added depth and nuance to this film.The fiery chemistry between Sister Aloysius and Father Flynn is some of the best acting I've seen in a while.The final confrontation between them is absolutely incredible and is one of the best scenes between two characters I have seen. Two Thumbs Up.
Rated 01 Nov 2010
25
61st
"Doubt doesn't work fully on screen as it did on stage, but it's worth seeing for Streep's grace notes." - Dan Callahan
Rated 12 Jan 2010
80
78th
I thought that this was a very good film, and certainly topical. The filmmakers' confidence to allow some ambuguity in the ending should be commended, as this certainly provides a catalyst for reflection and contemplation. Both Streep and Seymour Hoffman gave excellent performances but Davies stole the show in her one brief, but emotionally charged appearance. This scene added some fascinating complexity to a basic storyline. Organised religion, who needs it, eh?
Rated 24 Mar 2009
64
32nd
Great acting and script hampered by awkward directing that is neither fresh or exciting. Streep and Davis are in top form here, but PSH and Adams are unbearably average. Talent wasted.
Rated 23 Jun 2012
30
1st
2 of 4 -- Entertainment. 1 of 2 -- Food For Thought. 0 of 2 -- Opens The Heart. 0 of 2 -- Sustainability Values.
Rated 26 Jul 2009
93
94th
Fabulous movie. Acting extraordinary! Meryl Streep truly dazzles. Great examination of modern Catholic faith and other Christian issues.
Rated 20 Jan 2009
89
94th
Absolutely incredible acting by Meryl Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Amy Adams. The story is straightforward, and lacks much depth or complexity, but the ensemble performances make it well worth watching.

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