An engaging tale of a courageous, distrusting nun (Meryl Streep) who confronts a possibly wayward Catholic priest (Philip Seymour Hoffman). Our ultimate doubts about her judgmental approach and rigid beliefs might leave you with similar self-questioning ... or not (after all, it's only Saturday-night entertainment). Oscar, Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations all round, but no gongs. I 'enjoyed' the movie.
Partial source: NYT 'gratifying nunsense': 'Ms. Streep appears to be in a Gothic horror thriller while everyone else looks and sounds closer to life or at least dramatic realism'
