Well I have my doubts about 'Doubt'. For whatever reason, this film just didn't work for me. But I can understand why it's getting some praise from fellow critics.
Set in 1964, 'Doubt' centers on a nun (played flawlessly by Meryl Streep) who confronts a priest (Phillip Seymour Hoffman) after suspecting him of abusing a black student.
He denies the charges, and the ensuing confrontations tackle themes of religion, morality, and authority.
What some might find delightful, I found frustrating. There is no rock solid evidence, which leads to no real conclusion. Some may like that, but I like my films to have a solid conclusion or promise of such in later sequels.
To be fair, there are some great performances. Streep and Hoffman are reliable as always, but the real standout is Viola Davis who plays the mother of the child that it is alleged that the priest was improper with.
She only has two scenes, but when Meryl Streep's nun character reaches out to her to let her know of her suspicions, the mother totally reacts in a way that I didn't expect, but can totally understand.
I don't know why the rest of the film didn't work for me. I was engaged, but by the time the credits rolled, I shrugged my shoulders and went about my day.
Just not my cup of tea I guess, but 'Doubt' will resonate with anyone that has been a victim of rumor or gossip.
2 buckets.
