To Kill A Priest

Based on the 1984 murder of Solidarity supporter Fr. Jerzy Popieluszko, TO KILL A PRIEST has all the marks of a huge hit. Not only was it directed by renowned Polish expatriate Agnieszka Holland (director of the Oscar-nominated ANGRY HARVEST, scripter of ANNA), it also features a fine cast that includes French heartthrob Christopher Lambert and the highly-respected Ed Harris (THE ABYSS), and it revolves around an explosive story of power and politics. Overflowing with emotional intensity, Holland's film is also laden with symbolism; yet the characters are so burdened with movie contrivances that, despite its noble motives, the film becomes laughable. The supporting...