Into Temptation (2009)
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83% of critics liked it
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62% of users liked it
(397 ratings)
A jaded priest finds hope and redemption in the unlikeliest places in this indie drama from writer-director Patrick Coyle. Jeremy Sisto stars as Catholic priest Father John, who has become complacent in his vocation until the day that a depressed prostitute, Linda (Kristin Chenowith), wanders into… More A jaded priest finds hope and redemption in the unlikeliest places in this indie drama from writer-director Patrick Coyle. Jeremy Sisto stars as Catholic priest Father John, who has become complacent in his vocation until the day that a depressed prostitute, Linda (Kristin Chenowith), wanders into his confessional and reveals that she intends to commit suicide on her birthday -- and then disappears. Father John's quest to find and save the woman leads him on a journey into the city's sexual underworld, where he finds help from unexpected sources. Brian Baumgartner (Kevin from The Office) turns in a supporting performance as a fellow priest. ~ Sandra Bencic, Rovi
- Directed By
- Patrick Coyle
- Written By
- Patrick Coyle
- Genres
- Drama
R,
- In Theaters
- Jan 1, 2009 Wide
- On DVD
- Oct 27, 2009
Critic Reviews
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Lisa Kennedy, Denver Post
Into Temptation doesn't break ground as a story, even one about redemption. Even so, Coyle's understanding of the pastoral work of the parish priest is refreshing.
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Rob Nelson, Variety
A Catholic-themed indie of occasionally irreverent wit, Into Temptation is appropriately tough to resist.
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Colin Covert, Minneapolis Star Tribune
Into Temptation is a haunting, carefully crafted movie about a woman with mile-wide rips in her soul and the flawed priest who aims to save her.
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Christian Toto, What Would Toto Watch?
Into Temptation treats Catholocism - and its audience - with a great deal of respect.
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Brian Orndorf, BrianOrndorf.com
Sharply constructed with a heavy spray of noirish aroma, Temptation is a uniquely accomplished indie film, wielding salacious material sensitively, building an intoxicating sense of intrigue and discomfort.
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Cast
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Jeremy Sisto
as John Buerlein
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Kristin Chenoweth
as Linda
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Brian Baumgartner
as Fr. Ralph O'Brien
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Bruce A. Young
as Lloyd Montag
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Amy Matthews
as Nadine Brennan
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Tony Papenfuss
as Zeke
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Greta Oglesby
as Miriam
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Ansa Akyea
as James St. Clair
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Isabell Monk O'Connor
as Tessie Thomas
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Patrick Coyle
as Steven Miller
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Linda Kelsey
as Corrine Buerlein
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Lola Lesheim
as Della
