Doubt

01.27.10
Doubt
(2008)
Starring: Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Meryl Streep, Amy Adams

Doubt is an extremely controversial film that rocks that boat shaking popular views on the church, homosexuality, and moral relativism in its wake. Doubt was created originally as a theatrical screenplay, acted out upon stage. This knowledge creates a very interesting viewing experience. Many films, in the historical past, were created under these same circumstances and it gives a totally different up-close feel on the silver screen than viewers are typically used to in Hollywood. Doubt is an extremely ambiguous film that leaves the viewer with doubts festering in their minds far after they have left the theatre. Doubts on their personal views of the actions of all three main characters of the film are all relevant in todays society. The film, though very quiet and rather slow paced, has some extremely intense stomach-churning moments. Meryl Streep and Phillip Seymour Hoffman play their respective parts beautifully and Amy Adams does a wonderful job as an upcoming actress playing alongside some of the most currently decorated acting talent. Doubt is a film not intended for a viewer who does not wish to leave the theatre with heavy questions laying on heart and mind.