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I had low expectations for this, especially since I had just walked out of "My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3" which was a total bore. But The Nun II surprised me. The story was genuinely gripping, and the movie sent shivers down my spine at times. Sure, it had some clichés, but it was executed well. Considering how saturated the horror genre is, specifically surrounding nuns and demons, it's tough to imagine what new tricks they could pull off here. While it didn't reinvent the wheel, it somehow managed to feel refreshingly eerie. I appreciated the dropped hints throughout the film, and they all came together beautifully in the third act, making it feel like a well-thought-out, cohesive story.

There were a good number of jump scares, but they weren't haphazardly thrown in. I loved that the movie didn't rely solely on jump scares for its horror. Instead, it had entire sequences that had me on the edge of my seat, particularly in the third act, rather than just quick, cheap scares. The pacing was spot on throughout, and some of the scene transitions were masterfully done.

The cast delivered solid performances. The characters felt well-crafted, and their chemistry and connection felt real. The actors skillfully conveyed the emotional depth of the movie. Horror films often prioritize jump scares and building an eerie atmosphere, so it was nice to see a strong emotional element here. I particularly appreciated that they didn't force the romantic subplot, even though the chemistry was evident. Taissa Farmiga delivered a stellar performance, but she wasn't carrying the movie on her own; the rest of the cast held their own and delivered decent performances too.

My main gripe with the movie is that it still didn't explicitly explain Valek's origins, leaving it more as a theory. I did enjoy the introduction of another monster, the goat, which I found scarier than Valek himself. Valek's overexposure in the film, with one too many close-up scenes, made him lose some of his initial fright factor, becoming more familiar, less terrifying. Valek wasn't as scary by the third act because of this. But, again, that goat stole the show for me man. It was an incredibly terrifyying creature, especially to be chased by. What didn't sit well with me though was how easily the characters could thwart demonic elements by simply closing a door behind them. These are my criticisms: too many close-ups of Valek's face and demons being stopped too conveniently by closing doors.

I haven't enjoyed a horror film purely for its horror in a while, so I'm a bit sad to hear some didn't share my love. Personally, I believe it's a significant improvement over its predecessor and a genuinely frightening addition to the horror genre. It stands well on its own and also fits seamlessly into the Conjuring franchise. And stay for the end credits; loved how fiendish and eerie they were; plus there's a credits scene that's more just a set up the next installment in the franchise. Probably a Conjuring movie, not Nun iii. I think The Nun definitely deserves another movie to round up a trilogy.

Honestly, I don't usually write movie reviews but I just got out of this movie and I feel obligated to comment.

Just a few days ago I watched the first movie again to refresh my memory. At the end of the first movie, Ed and Lorraine introduced Maurice (Frenchie) in a video where he is being exorcized. Where was this scene throughout the second movie? If in the end the demon is expelled from him (at least this is the assumption at the end of the second movie, unless there is a third movie where this will be explained) then who filmed it and when did it happen??

Also, in the scene where the "Satan" (in the form of a goat) chases the boarding school girls, one of them got a pitchfork penetrated her through the door and a second later she ran as if nothing had happened (?!).

In the scene where the nun sets Irene on fire, Irene remembers a flashback of her mother telling her that she got her eyes, but her mother has blue eyes and Irene has brown eyes. It was not clear.

Overall I gave a score of 6 mainly for effort and effects because they were pretty good (I especially liked the ad wall scene)

I have a sense this is gonna turn into a trilogy, but we'll only know further on.

This movie is so poorly made, I couldn't believe the writers and director would stoop to this level! It's like they didn't even know what scene transition or story transition means. And forget about proper sequence or character buildup!

Seriously, there's this guy who gets possessed and decides to visit chapels in every country in Europe to kill priests and nuns. Talk about a unique vacation itinerary!

Then, the Vatican, in all its wisdom, asks this squeaky little nun, hiding away in some obscure monastery, for help. And guess what? She gets a useless sidekick straight out of the Minority section. Apparently, the Vatican's recruitment process needs some serious revamping.

Out of nowhere, our little nun becomes a genius detective and figures out that the demon is after the eyes of a fire-resistant dead woman. Because, you know, that's a totally logical thing for a demon to want.

So, off they go to France to find the ex-boyfriend( the possessed person). Just when you think things can't get any weirder, a goat breaks free from some colored glass and becomes a goat-man. Yup, you read that right.

And let's not forget about the grand climax! The demon, who apparently resisted the blood of Jesus Christ, meets its demise at the hands of... wine. In a wine cellar. Brilliant, just brilliant.

Honestly, this movie has no relation to the Conjuring franchise whatsoever. It's like they took a horror script and threw it in a blender with a bunch of random, idiotic ideas. Save yourself the trouble, even if you're a die-hard horror fan, and avoid this flick like the plague. It's a horror show in all the wrong ways.

I went into this movie without much expectation and came out pleasantly surprised by how good it turned out to be. Director Michael Chaves salvages the elements of The Nun that really worked and enhances what did not hence the marked improvement on the predecessor. Taissa Farmiga shines as the recurring Sister Irene solidifying her status as a scream queen. Her courage and perseverance are on full display and she carries the movie ably as the lead actress. Jonas Bloquet does a commendable job as Frenchie/Maurice though I missed the comic relief he provided in The Nun. Both he and Irene are the heart of the movie and we cannot help but root for them. Bonnie Aarons gives a delightfully scary performance as Valak the Demon Nun. Among the new characters Storm Reid plays Sister Debra who is practically Irene's sidekick. Katelyn Rose Downey portrays the child Sophie and Anna Popplewell is Kate, Sophie's mother and Frenchie/Maurice's love interest(!). They do a good job as well in their new roles. The storyline is decent. The chilling score adds to the atmospheres and enhances the overall experience.

A very uncomplicated and simple storyline. Actors were good. Was expecting to have Valak back with all her glory but was disappointed.

In the second half there was a creature with horns. Couldn't see it properly. They called it the devil but it's fate was unresolved.

The climax wasn't impactful enough as the previous so I was a bit disappointed. It could have been prolonged a bit more. While watching the climax I assumed it was just a warm up before the final big bang but then realized that is it.

It was a boarding school and the class had several children but the climax included only around six. Was wondering where the others were when so much distructon was going on in campus.

The name of the movie is The Nun. I assume it refers to the bad nun who should be given more screen time.

Finally It was not a bad movie but nothing that magnificent either. I hope the next sequel is better than the trailer.

"A Divine Disappointment" falls miserably short of delivering the spine-tingling experience it promises. From a horrible story to a laughably predictable plot, this film stumbles into a realm of disappointment that not even the most devout horror enthusiasts can overlook.

The most glaring issue with "A Divine Disappointment" is its inability to evoke genuine horror. Despite the promise of demons and supernatural elements, the film fails to deliver any real chills or thrills. The supposedly terrifying demons are more like caricatures, and their antics are about as scary as a children's Halloween costume.

Adding to the litany of issues is the film's predictability. From the moment the opening credits roll, it's painfully obvious where the story is heading. There are no twists or surprises to keep the audience engaged, leaving them with a sense of unfulfilled anticipation.

One of the most absurd elements of the movie is the notion that you can combat demons with wine, provided you believe in it. This absurdity not only stretches the boundaries of believability but also adds an unintentional comedic element to a film that desperately needed a dose of genuine horror.

The central plot point of a nun residing in someone else's body and traveling across Europe that it becomes just another element contributing to the film's overall failure. The film lacks depth and fails to explore this concept in any meaningful way.

In the end, "A Divine Disappointment" is a film that falls flat on all fronts. It's a horror movie without the horror, a plot without substance, and a story that leaves you wishing you had spent your time elsewhere. Save yourself the agony and skip this one; there are far better horror films to spend your time on.

Please don't hand another conjuring-project over to Michael Chaves again. He slaughter them.

This movie is officially the worst movie in the Conjuring universe so far. Everything were to much and at some point I started to think about what I would do when I got home since we all know that Maurice still would be possessed by Valak at the end of the movie.

There were too much special effects, it would have been better to just keep some scenes simple. The scenes that were suppose to be scary either gave away to much before hand or were dragged out before the scare came that the suspence went away. It was a shame, some of them had potential.

The actors did great job, I thought that the plot were okay and it had potential.

I have to mention that the magazine-scene were really cool. Very well done.

This was really bad! The moment I saw a black sister smoking at the parish or whatever, I knew this wasn't going to go well. But I was hopeful so I kept watching thinking there was some sort of rich story behind what's going on. I was wrong. The story didn't make any sense. And to make it even worse, now, the Crucifix isn't enough to stop a demon, you need the eye of Saint Lucy. But as it would seem, she didn't even need that, she just had to pray and barrels of holy wine would blow up, splashing all over the demon and that was the end.

It's so bad, I actually found the end credit more sinister than the whole movie put together.

But I must say as usual the performance was amazing, the costumes were great, the acting spot on, I loved the kids screaming every chance they go haha. But the let down was the horrible script that went nowhere.