The Order (aka The Sin Eater), anyone?

[Bartwald]

Do you think it sucks as much as the reviews were saying? Did you even bother to see it?

Myself I decided to rent it because:

1. I like Brian Helgeland (the one behind the screenplays to Highway To Hell, Conspiracy Theory and L.A. Confidential).
2. I like Shannyn Sossamon.

But you know what? Oh, yeah: the movie's bad. Beautiful photography, cool soundtrack, good acting (Peter Weller as wannabe pope!), pretty idea of 'sin-eating' and yet it all combined doesn't work at all. There's no suspense whatsoever and the plot becomes more and more dull with every minute.

Anyone saw it?

[LivingDeadGirl]

Is this "The Order" that you're talking about? Heath Ledger, Shannyn Sossaman, Peter Weller?

[Bartwald]

Oh, yes - that's the one! Sorry, I forgot it had a different title in the States. So, did you see it?

[LivingDeadGirl]

Ok, I figured it had a different name over here.
I saw it. Thought the concept was pretty cool, Heath Ledger & Shannyn were good, but the movie as a whole? Ehhhh, not so much. Too slow & kinda dull like you said. One of those movies that I'll probably only watch once. Disappointing b/c I was expecting so much more out of it.

[Bartwald]

So we agree. Technically it's a quality movie but as far as the fun factor is concerned - it fails completely.

[LivingDeadGirl]

Exactly.