Revelation (2001)

User Rating:

4.7/10   

Director:

Stuart Urban

Writers:

Frank Falco (original idea)
Stuart Urban (written by)

Release Date:

12 April 2002 (UK)

Genre:

Adventure | Drama | Fantasy | Thriller

Plot:

Dating back to the time of Jesus Christ, an ancient relic known as the Loculus has been fought over...

Plot Keywords:

Serpent | Relic | Mystical | Occult Torture | Geometry

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Natasha Wightman	...	Mira
Udo Kier	...	The Grand Master
Diran Meghreblian	...	Craftsman
David Urban	...	Child with Loculus
Uri Roodner	...	Jewish Alchemist
Coryse Borg	...	Jewish Alchemist's Daughter
Manuel Cauchi	...	Mob Priest
Anna Beck	...	Jewish Alchemist's Wife
Heathcote Williams	...	New Age Man
Terence Stamp	...	Magnus Martel
Benjamin Feitelson	...	Tour Guide at Rennes le Chateau (as Ben Feitelson)
James D'Arcy	...	Jake Martel
Joe Johnson	...	Young Jake Martel (as Joseph Johnson)
Alan Talbot	...	Limo Driver
Celia Imrie	...	Harriet Martel

MPAA:

Rated R for violent images, sexuality and brief language.

Runtime:

111 min

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital EX

Certification:

Netherlands:16 | Australia:MA | Germany:16 | Spain:13 | UK:15 | USA:R | Philippines:R-18

Filming Locations:

Malta

Company:

Romulus Films

Quotes:

Curé at Rennes-le-Chateau: Curiosity strangled the cat.

Too many unresolved issues

Revelation had a wonderful air of intrigue, but left to much lacking in the process. In short it was choppy at best. If you did not pay attention during every minute of the film you would be lost the next minute. The movie as a whole was well played out, but lacking in the information department. There are even some moments where if you do not have a full understanding of the crucifixtion of Christ and the Templar knights you have no idea what anyone is talking about. The movie just ends as well, leaving an opening for sequels but will these sequels ever come to pass.??? My only major complaints are the widescreen aspect ratio on the DVD (extremely narrow) and also we needed a better explination on the grand master... he is just a evil guy sure, but without prior bible school classes you have little chance knowing he is more than likely poncius pilot's (forgive my spelling) commander of the guards who according to some biblical beliefs was sentenced by god to walk the earth till the end of time after stricking Jesus and being the man in charge of the crucifixtion. I would give it 2 1/2 stars out of 4