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Plot:
A priest from the Vatican is sent in to investigate claims that a small town in Brazil has a church where statues bleed from the eyes. Meanwhile, a young woman in the U.S. begins to show signs of stig...( read more 
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MCT:August 16, 2008Maybe its because im not religious, but I found this movie very trying.
Done more in horror fashion then mystery/thriller and I don't think either one would have worked. -
MCT:August 7, 2008
At the "heart" of this film is a beautiful message.
Unfortunatly the "body" that contains that "heart" is not all that well put together. But any film that makes people question organized religion is ok in my book.
Not a horrible film...but it could have been much more powerful. -
MCT:July 23, 2008The movie is quite good..scary in some scenes...but not so good as many say...too short in everything..the script too americanised..
it could be better..
complete waste of a talented actor.Gabriel Byrne -
MCT:July 19, 2008Great Directing
Awesome Acting
Wonderful story
Fantastic camera work
An Absolutely Amazing Movie! -
MCT:July 13, 2008Although I can't really remember much about this film's story line, I do remember that it was visually breath taking, featured terrific cinematography, and showcased awesome special effects. Aside from these, the premise for the film's storyline was just superb (Even though it wasn't exactly a novel idea.).
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MCT:July 1, 2008
Stigmatas are gross and dumb, but like all unreal things, movies can make them fun! TERRIBLE soundtrack...it was trying to hard to appeal to early 2000 high/middle school students.
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MCT:June 20, 2008
Filled with short, rapid-fire takes, edited to a pulsating beat and punctuated with blasts of noise...the style suits the often violent material, as well as Arquette's remarkable physical performance.
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MCT:June 3, 2008Pretty scary movie about the mystery behind the death of Jesus... I even confused which is wrong or which is true... Pretty scary one...
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MCT:June 2, 2008
Could've been better, but a good look at the Catholic institution and the typical human beliefs and reactions towards Catholicism as a religion itself.
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MCT:May 5, 2008
Stigmata - should not be on palms (as not able to withold the weight of the hanging person) ... something I learnt from this movie.
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MCT:April 29, 2008
Many times better than the exorcist, where as that one was just laughable rather than creepy, this film did it's job well, with a good plot/acting and the "possessed'' scenes were much more entertaining than I first expected.
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MCT:April 26, 2008This mindless drivel should come with a warning: See only if recently lobotomized and on proper dose of dramamine. I give it 1/2 a star for some moments of visual competency.
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MCT:April 20, 2008
Stigmata: Marks or sores corresponding to and resembling the crucifixion wounds of Jesus, sometimes occurring during religious ecstasy or hysteria.
There you go - just to get that out of the way prior to the review.
Frankie Paige (Arquette - "True Romance", "Beyond Rangoon", "Flirting With Disaster") is a hard-living tearaway in Pittsburgh (where it seems to rain every day!). Her relentless life is turned upside down as she becomes afflicted with horrendous wounds resembling stigmata. The Vatican's premier scientific investigator, Father Andrew Kiernan (Byrne - "Enemy of the State", "Usual Suspects"), is summoned to investigate the case but finds his progress hindered by Cardinal Daniel Houseman (Pryce - "Ronin", "Tomorrow Never Dies", "Evita", "Carrington", "Glengary Glen Ross") and his vocation challenged by the feelings he develops for Frankie. It soon becomes clear to Kiernan that a cover up exists and he must find out why before it's too late for Frankie.
"Stigmata" has all the necessary tools to be a very successful study of the cornerstone of Christian religious beliefs, but in practice comes across as a laborious and drawn-out experience based on a standard tale of conspiracy that we've seen all too often in the cinema. The opening scenes of Father Kiernan visiting an isolated Catholic church in Brazil set an eerie and deeply spiritual tone when a statue of the Madonna are shown to be crying tears of blood after the death of local priest, Father Dario. When Kiernan reports this to Houseman, he is surprised to see it brushed under the carpet, and quickly given a new assignment, to quash the media furore surrounding the appearance of stigmata on Frankie Paige.
The movie is quite well paced, in that we don't see an explosion of the rather disturbing stigmata-inflicting scenes at the beginning followed by 90 mins of dialogue. Frankie is plagued throughout and the malaise she suffers is regular enough to keep up interest throughout, and allows for some very stylishly directed shots of her agony in such places as a train and a nightclub.
The lead performances from Arquette and Byrne are excellent, with the extrememly attractive Arquette proving that her earlier success in hits like "True Romance" and "Lost Highway" were no fluke. Byrne too does a superb job of playing the handsome but doubting priest who is beginning the question his motivation and his vocation, especially when he sees the work he does disregarded by a hierarchy who are more interested in protecting their own interests than uncovering the truth about religious history.
Director Rupert Wainwright doesn't do very much wrong and shows plenty of promise with the style and atmosphere he exudes here (reminiscent of David Fincher's "Seven"). Essentially he is let down by the paper thin story which obviously looked better on paper than on celluloid. An interesting, but fundementally flawed effort. -
MCT:April 5, 2008
ermmn just seen this n think this is an ok film...this is not very scary this is an ok movie...i think patricia arquette is dammn sexxxi..she plays a good part in this movie but i think that gabriel byrne possibly steals the whole movie because he is such an amazing actor...this was an alright movie 2 watch but some of it gets boring but i guess its ok
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MCT:March 11, 2008
It has a lot of potential and takes on difficult and important subject of the role of the church in Christian religion. Sadly, although It starts great, as an easy-to-watch mystery film raising grave questions, the ending is tasteless and ruins the balanced approach by turning into sensational anti-clerical conspiracy - theoretical pamphlet.
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MCT:February 28, 2008
The movie is known for a quote. One of the best i know. "The Kingdom of God is inside you and all around you. Not in buildings of wood and stone..."
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MCT:February 21, 2008My Final review as promised
Stigmata is very thought provoking. As the movie advocates, the Church is not needed for one to find God.
As a Fan of Byrne and Arquette I just loved the Movie. And the fact its very provoking towards someone who thinks they are better then those who dont believe in God.
I can hardly wait for the sequel which is announced.
Trivia
Did you know that the male voice in the Scene quoted below: coming out from Frankie(Patricia Arquette) was Gabriel Byrnes?
Gabriel hearing himself attacking his faith.
Quote from my Favorate Scene ever
Father Andrew Kiernan: Why did you paint over the Wall?
Frankie: I got bored, and I got sick of looking at that thing
Frankie: I really wish you werent wearing that Uniform
Father Andrew Kiernan: It has got nothing to do with Uniform. Believe me.
Frankie: Well, what is it? You took a vow to be dead from the Neck down?
Come on I have seen the way you look at me. You know the way I that I feel about you.
Father Andrew Kiernan: NO!
Frankie: Why? Because I painted the wall out? Is that it?
So now I`m no use to you, right. Is that it?
Frankie Shouting: Answer me!
You are so proud of your holy abstinence!
Like touching a women would kill you!
Women are dirty little complications!
Thats why you became a Priest!
It has nothing to do with your convenient little stories.
Oh you`re so proud of your Church of Virgins and eunuchs!
Frankie grabs a knife
How`s your Faith these days Father?!
How`s your Faith these days!
This is what you fucking call God!
Special thanks to one of my best friend S"coop" who took Extra time to copy the subtitles for the Quotes for me. -
MCT:February 17, 2008
el tema de la religion en el cine siempre me ha interesado, stigmata ha cumplido mis espectativas. patricia arquette esta fabulosa como siempre. una pelicula recomendable
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MCT:February 14, 2008
Interesting story but as usual with any film that does religion tries to argue what the true message Christ was meant to have given!
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MCT:February 11, 2008
A very deep and powerful story with controversial content. Wonderful performances from Patricia Arquette and Gabriel Byrne.
A story unlike any other, with music throughout that sets the mood of the tale.
Not a film for the easily distracted, but one I definitely recommend. -
MCT:January 20, 2008
I don't know if it's good or bad, all I know is that very few films can give me goose pumps for so long.
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MCT:January 12, 2008
The title is more interesting than this film. Has a good story line but it is long and drug out and the ending does not leave with that feeling of wanting to watch it again.
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davebikerposted 71 days ago -
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A hard movie to under stand if you dont know what Stigmata
is about.I injoy it.Gabriel Byrne is HOT^^posted 288 days ago -
