I consider myself a huge fan of the original Exorcist. I even liked certain elements of the lackluster sequels. When you compare this version to Harlin's version, it is obviously clear that Harlin's is a much stronger film. I rented this movie with high hopes. I enjoyed Harlin's version and thought it was the coolest thing in the world that the studio actually released the alternate original version of the film. How often does that happen? Sounds cool but its not...
When you think of the Exorcist, you think of one of the best in the genre. You think of something unnerving and scary. You also look for some of the visual and psychological horror that was so well executed from the first movie. Dominion has none of these elements. It is neither scary nor unnerving. The script is horrible and with a few exceptions the acting is just laughable at times. The pace of the film drags on to no end and the conclusion is no more involving than playing tic-tac-toe.
If you are debating which version to watch of the recent prequel story, go with Harlin's. While it is far from perfect, it at least holds some of the essential elements reminiscent of the classic Exorcist.
When you think of the Exorcist, you think of one of the best in the genre. You think of something unnerving and scary. You also look for some of the visual and psychological horror that was so well executed from the first movie. Dominion has none of these elements. It is neither scary nor unnerving. The script is horrible and with a few exceptions the acting is just laughable at times. The pace of the film drags on to no end and the conclusion is no more involving than playing tic-tac-toe.
If you are debating which version to watch of the recent prequel story, go with Harlin's. While it is far from perfect, it at least holds some of the essential elements reminiscent of the classic Exorcist.