Priest 3D
A post-apocalyptic, sci-fi vampire-thriller from the director of 2010's Legion, starring Paul Bettany, Karl Urban and Maggie Q. Based on the graphic novel by Min-Woo Hyung.
Set in an alternate world, ravaged by centuries of war between man and vampires, the story follows a legendary Warrior Priest (Bettany) from the last Vampire War who now lives in obscurity among the other human inhabitants in walled-in dystopian cities ruled by the Church. When his niece is abducted by a murderous pack of ugly vampires, Priest breaks his sacred vows to venture out on a quest to find her. He is joined on his crusade by his niece's boyfriend, a trigger-fingered young wasteland sheriff, and a former Warrior Priestess who possesses otherworldly fighting skills.
Reviews & comments
Just like Legion
Having seen the previous film by this duo (Legion) I wasn't expecting much and thats exactly what I got. Nothing much. The only redeeming part of this film I found was Karl Urban who played his role fantastically and seemed to be having fun at the same time. Definately one you can afford to miss especially with the $20 price tag
Blade meets Aliens meets Mad Max in a vampire flick
Sometimes one just needs to sit back and enjoy a stylised action flick without worrying about a little wooden acting and some so so serious its funny dialogue. Totally enjoyed this and especially liked the shaded post-apocalyptic world and thought 3d added to the art direction Two great kiwis once again playing baddies with Karl Urban and Alan Dale; and...
A great looking cold mess
I'll watch any vampire flick, and this one certainly looked great. Paul Bettany overacts in an attractive kind of way, but Karl Urban lacks any charisma - you can always camp up a villian, but he looks too lazy to do so. Film looks great but absolutely no need to see it in 3D, they just slapped it on as a post production afterthought. Plot zero, acting...
Variety
pressNot exactly an unholy mess, but still a rather too pious retread of classic sci-fi/action/horror riffs that lacks originality or pizzazz, "Priest" won't strike much awe in anyone.
Total Film
pressAny prayers for character development beyond Priest’s basic outline – bad-ass kicks ass – go sadly unheeded.
The New York Times
pressIt becomes clear pretty quickly that the only real thought in the movie has gone into the cowboy-gothic costumes and the computer-generated effects.
Hollywood Reporter
pressA short, dour and stodgy creature feature with average 3D effects that draws on so many film influences from westerns, action adventures and sci-fi tales that what fun there is comes from spotting the many sources.
A.V. Club
pressPriest now feels more like standard-issue popcorn fare than a crazy cult classic in the making.
Variety
pressNot exactly an unholy mess, but still a rather too pious retread of classic sci-fi/action/horror riffs that lacks originality or pizzazz, "Priest" won't strike much awe in anyone.
Total Film
pressAny prayers for character development beyond Priest’s basic outline – bad-ass kicks ass – go sadly unheeded.
The New York Times
pressIt becomes clear pretty quickly that the only real thought in the movie has gone into the cowboy-gothic costumes and the computer-generated effects.
Hollywood Reporter
pressA short, dour and stodgy creature feature with average 3D effects that draws on so many film influences from westerns, action adventures and sci-fi tales that what fun there is comes from spotting the many sources.
A.V. Club
pressPriest now feels more like standard-issue popcorn fare than a crazy cult classic in the making.
Just like Legion
Having seen the previous film by this duo (Legion) I wasn't expecting much and thats exactly what I got. Nothing much. The only redeeming part of this film I found was Karl Urban who played his role fantastically and seemed to be having fun at the same time. Definately one you can afford to miss especially with the $20 price tag
Blade meets Aliens meets Mad Max in a vampire flick
Sometimes one just needs to sit back and enjoy a stylised action flick without worrying about a little wooden acting and some so so serious its funny dialogue. Totally enjoyed this and especially liked the shaded post-apocalyptic world and thought 3d added to the art direction Two great kiwis once again playing baddies with Karl Urban and Alan Dale; and...
A great looking cold mess
I'll watch any vampire flick, and this one certainly looked great. Paul Bettany overacts in an attractive kind of way, but Karl Urban lacks any charisma - you can always camp up a villian, but he looks too lazy to do so. Film looks great but absolutely no need to see it in 3D, they just slapped it on as a post production afterthought. Plot zero, acting...
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