Priest
Director: Scott Stewart
Actors: Paul Bettany, Cam Gigandet, Maggie Q
PlotIn a post-apocalyptic world devastated by centuries of war between humans and vampires, society now resides in heavily fortified cities governed by the Church. This theocratic regime has produced a caste of warrior priests with extraordinary combat skills to protect humanity. A veteran Priest, who remains nameless, has been living in obscurity since the vampires were believed to be almost wiped out. His quiet existence is disrupted when he learns that his niece has been kidnapped by a band of resurgent vampires.
Ignoring the Church's orders to remain passive, the Priest breaks his vows and embarks on a perilous mission to save her. He is joined by his niece's boyfriend, Hicks, a young sheriff, and a former Priestess who still believes in the cause. The trio navigates the desolate wastelands to find the vampire lair, facing formidable opponents and uncovering unsettling truths about the Church's role in the ongoing conflict. Their journey becomes a race against time as they battle an age-old enemy that has far deeper roots and a more sinister agenda than they initially realized.
Writers: Cory Goodman, Min-Woo Hyung
Release Date: 13 May 2011
Runtime: 87 min
Rating: PG-13
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Priest offers an unoriginal story with competent technical execution, but its 3D Blu-ray adds little to justify the extra cost. Better rented than bought.
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Priest's Blu-ray offers excellent technical quality, but the film is a forgettable, unoriginal blend of sci-fi and fantasy worth only a rental.
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