This film is very loosely based on the graphic novel of the same title. If you are a fan, you will be disappointed.
If you never heard of the graphic novel and you enjoy a good good vs. evil monster flick, then you will probaly enjoy Priest. Anyone who has seen the trailer knows, that the Priests are battling vampires. These vampires unlike the hottie vampires of Twilight and various vampire themed ventures actually look like monsters. This was a surprise and a good one. We would hate to see Paul Bettany stake someone that looks like Edward or those guys from Trueblood. It is set in the far distant future after the world has become a wasteland due to the long war between vampires and humans. The church has built cities for the humans and put the remaining vampires in reservations. The church is in control of everything. Paul Bettany appears to be his best when he is playing a priest or someone tied to religion. The Davinci Code and Legion are the most memorable. He seems to have found his niche. Cam Gigandet as the Sheriff of the Outlander town is surprisingly good. His most recent movies were The Roommate and Burlesque in small roles. Maggie Q as the Priestess does what she does best, fight with style. Stephen Moyer (True Blood's Bill) also has a small part as Bettany's brother. The reviews I read weren't very favorable, but I enjoyed this movie.
This movie was worth the price of a ticket!
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