Russell Crowe is a good actor with lots of charisma. The plot has some interest but isn't delivered well because there is too much action and special effects at the end. The same story, with the same actors, would have been better with subtle reveals and more feeling for the family suffering possession. It's like too many films today: action and special effects as a priority and the story and characterisation coming second. In many ways I feel it was a missed opportunity. I feel Russell Crowe could have done more with a more measured film. Some bits too much of a copy of 'the exorcist'. Are they tipping a hat to that film? Maybe, but creating emotion and an intriguing story line would have been better.
So, yeh, watch the film. You won't hate it. However, it's not directed at an intellectual audience, probably for those around 16 or 17 years old. Crow could have done this film as a retirement project because while he's good, it's like the film was aching to provide more depth for him. I blame the modern Hollywood script and direction teams that have made this film too similar to any other adventure/horror film. A forgettable film but will pass the time if nothing else to do.
So, yeh, watch the film. You won't hate it. However, it's not directed at an intellectual audience, probably for those around 16 or 17 years old. Crow could have done this film as a retirement project because while he's good, it's like the film was aching to provide more depth for him. I blame the modern Hollywood script and direction teams that have made this film too similar to any other adventure/horror film. A forgettable film but will pass the time if nothing else to do.