Brian Helgeland's "The Order" fails on so many levels that it's hard to believe the film's writer/director is the same guy who wrote "A Knight's Tale," or even "Highway To Hell."
"The Order" feels like only a half of a movie ... and that's a remarkable achievement considering that the movie also feels too long.
The cast seems especially forced in this film. Not once did I mistake Heath Ledger or Marc Addy for real priests. Not once did I think Benno Furmann creepy, sad, or evil.
Peter Weller is the only bright spot in this celluoid black hole. And most of his bright moments are unintentional: like when he utters the words "Warrior Pope!" I almost peed myself, I laughed so hard.
I'm a big fan of Helgeland's past work, but "The Order" is just a big jumbled, plotless mess. Avoid this while it's in theatres. Maybe ... just maybe ... a better edit will surface on DVD.
"The Order" feels like only a half of a movie ... and that's a remarkable achievement considering that the movie also feels too long.
The cast seems especially forced in this film. Not once did I mistake Heath Ledger or Marc Addy for real priests. Not once did I think Benno Furmann creepy, sad, or evil.
Peter Weller is the only bright spot in this celluoid black hole. And most of his bright moments are unintentional: like when he utters the words "Warrior Pope!" I almost peed myself, I laughed so hard.
I'm a big fan of Helgeland's past work, but "The Order" is just a big jumbled, plotless mess. Avoid this while it's in theatres. Maybe ... just maybe ... a better edit will surface on DVD.