Doubt

Set in a city catholic school during the early 60's, the film revolves around the clash between the traditional, strict principal Sister Aloysius (Meryl Streep) and open minded parish priest Father Flynn (Philip Seymour Hoffman). The culmination of the Sister's animosity to the priest was raised more when a young naive Sister James (Amy Adams) became suspicious of the priests closeness to a certain black student. Half of the film shows her non stop quest for the truth, wherein she believes the priest really had some sexually advances with the boy.

In totality im not at all that impress by the film. It was interesting but that not emotionally involving. Doubt was just salvage by the brilliant notable performances of the actors and actresses. As usual Streep gave another electrifying convincing part for the role. She was really into the character of the iron fisted sister. Amy Adams did a revealing performance that made her transition from just a so so star to a serious actress . A great potential to get more future meaty roles. Viola Davis brief oscar nominated role, I thought at first was dramatically tad overrated, but I was taken aback by her moving performance. It was really understated, quiet and nuanced which really outshines Streep in that important particular scene.

rating: ***