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Doubt

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Original title

Doubt

Year

2008

Running time

104 min.

Country

United States

Director

John Patrick Shanley

Screenwriter

John Patrick Shanley. Play: John Patrick Shanley

Cast

Music

Howard Shore

Cinematography

Roger Deakins

Producer

Miramax, Scott Rudin Productions

Genre

Drama. Mystery | Religion. Clergy. Nuns. 1960s. Sexual Abuse

Synopsis

Set in 1964, Doubt centers on a nun who confronts a priest after suspecting him abusing a black student. He denies the charges, and much of the play's quick-fire dialogue tackles themes of religion, morality and authority. Based on the Pulitzer Prize-Winning Play.

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Awards: 2008: 5 Nominations for Oscar, including Best Actress (Streep) and Supp. Actor (Hoffman)

2008: 5 Nominations for Golden Globe, including Supporting Actor, Actress, Screenplay

2008: 3 Nominations for BAFTA Awards: Best Actress and Supporting Actor and Actress

2008: New York Film Critics Circle: Nominated for Best Supp. Actress (Viola Davis)

2008: Los Angeles Film Critics Association: Runner Up for Best Sup. Actress (Viola Davis)

2008: Critics' Choice Awards: Best Actress (Streep). 6 Nominations

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Critics' reviews

"Doubt: It's certain to be one of the year's best. (...) Doubt strikes a deeper chill in our hearts than the creepiest thriller. (...) Rating: ★★★½ (out of 4)"

Claudia Puig: USA Today
"An intellectually and emotionally exhausting and engrossing experience. It is drama of the highest caliber."

James Berardinelli: ReelViews
"Doubt leaves none in one respect: John Patrick Shanley was the right person to direct this fascinating screen version of his celebrated play."

Joe Morgenstern: The Wall Street Journal
"Streep and Hoffman are pitch-perfect, and Amy Adams is also superb as a young nun caught up in the conflict."

Albert Williams: Chicago Reader
"Between Heaven and Earth, Room for Ambiguity. (...) The air is thick with paranoia in Doubt, but nowhere as thick, juicy, sustained or sustaining as Meryl Streep's performance."

Manohla Dargis: The New York Times
"Satisfies the heart and engages the mind."

TV Guide
"'Doubt' has exact and merciless writing, powerful performances and timeless relevance. It causes us to start thinking with the first shot, and we never stop. Think how rare that is in a film. (...) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 4)"

Roger Ebert: rogerebert.com
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