I wasn't sure what to expect when I sat down to view this film. I've always enjoyed movies with a theological spin and this one didn't disappoint. The acting was solid and the story works well. I'm sure many fundamental Christians and Catholics will find the movie offensive. They shouldn't, the final message is simple and beautiful. If anything, this movie attacks everything that is wrong with modern religion without getting preachy in the process. It should be praised by the faithful, not condemned.
The one drawback was the directing. Energetic with many well shot and interesting closeups, it was unfortunately overdone in many parts. The end result was the sense that I had just watched a two hour music video. In small doses the directors style would have been a strength, but when carried on throughout the film it simply becomes self indulgent. Because of this flaw, I can only give Stigmata a 7 out of 10.
The one drawback was the directing. Energetic with many well shot and interesting closeups, it was unfortunately overdone in many parts. The end result was the sense that I had just watched a two hour music video. In small doses the directors style would have been a strength, but when carried on throughout the film it simply becomes self indulgent. Because of this flaw, I can only give Stigmata a 7 out of 10.