The Order - 09/05

**fluff** · 09-01-2003, 09:05 AM

From Hollywood.com

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Synopsis: For centuries a secret Order has existed within the Church. Following a series of unexplained murders, renegade priest Father Alex Bernier begins an investigation that hurls him into a maelstrom of unimaginable evil, murder and the knowledge that there is a fate worse than death. Father Bernier's search takes him to The Sin Eater--a key figure in this mysterious and ancient Order. The immortal Sin Eater's role is nothing less than playing God on earth by absolving the unforgiveable of their sins outside the Church, allowing greater evil to go unpunished. Burdened by centuries of evil, the Sin Eater craves the luxury of death. But who will eat his sins and grant eternal peace? Who will carry on his dark tradition and continue the work of the Order? As the young priest uncovers the answers and pursues these paragons of evil, he fights to save his own soul and that of troubled artist Mara, the woman he loves.

Genre(s):
Drama
Romance
Thriller
Rating: MPAA R
Runtime: Not available

Cast & Role

Heath Ledger -- Father Alex Bernier
Mark Addy -- Father Thomas Garrett
Shannyn Sossamon -- Mara Sinclair
Benno Furmann -- Eden
Alessandra Costanzo -- Eden's Maid
Seeta Indrani -- Indian Doctor
Peter Weller -- Driscoll
Francesco Carnelutti -- Dominic

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**fluff** · 09-01-2003, 04:51 PM

I think this could either be really good or very bad e.g. could be Stigmata, might be End Of Days.

Zhora · 09-02-2003, 03:01 PM

Benno Furmann. *big sigh*

I can't wait to see it! I've been looking forward to it for ages. Remember when the title was going to be The Sin Eater?

Wolf · 09-02-2003, 07:36 PM

If the title had been left "The Sin Eater", it would be an immediate "no, I'm not watching it!".

I'm on the fence for this once. The previews look good, but I have a feeling the movie will suck.

Zhora · 09-02-2003, 10:28 PM

I have a feeling they realized the name might put some people off. "The Order" does sound a little more socially acceptable, doesn't it!

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Originally Posted by Rottentomatoes.com

Seven years ago, writer/director Brian Helgeland came across the term "Sin Eater" – a person who would take in the sins of a deceased person. The sin eating ritual, Helgeland learned, involved placing salt and bread on the deceased, reciting an incarnation, and then consuming the salt and bread – thereby the sins – into the Sin Eater's soul.

The concept caught Helgeland's attention, and he became fascinated with the implications and ramifications of eating sins. "The Sin Eater originated during medieval times when the Catholic Church was extremely powerful," Helgeland explains. "If you were dying and had been excommunicated and couldn't receive last rites, they would send for a Sin Eater, whom they believed would absolve the sins of that person. He would take the sins right into his soul."...

...Helgeland looked to prominent German actor Benno Fürmann to take on the role of The Sin Eater. The director remembers, "Almost as soon as Benno appeared on screen in ‘The Princess and the Warrior,' which I had the good fortune to watch at just the right time, I knew he was our Sin Eater. There was no question. It is so extremely rare for an actor to fully parallel a writer's imagination of a character. But it was all there in Benno's incredible eyes." Fürmann says of Eden, "When he became a Sin Eater centuries ago, he had the purest of intentions. But Eden's soul and his coffers became bloated by consuming the depravity and riches of the dying, and carnal knowledge of their horrendous behavior. Somewhere through the ages, it all went terribly wrong."

Go here for the full article: http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/TheO...5368/about.php

**fluff** · 09-03-2003, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Wolf

If the title had been left "The Sin Eater", it would be an immediate "no, I'm not watching it!".

I'm on the fence for this once. The previews look good, but I have a feeling the movie will suck.

I think it really could go either way.

There is 't a whole lot else to watch so I'll probably go to see this if I get the chance.

Miss Filangi · 09-03-2003, 10:12 AM

Obviously I'm in. I'd pay $15 to watch Heath Ledger read the phone book, so I'm not sure that's a ringing endorsement.

unexplained · 09-06-2003, 02:52 AM

I knew you're going to see the movie. Why wouldn't you Miss F!

Mdrio9 · 09-09-2003, 12:41 AM

I really really wanna see this one!!! It'll probably be a while though...so busy with crap even on the weekends!

Tell me how it is!

Paulie · 09-12-2003, 06:30 PM

A co-worker saw it and loved it. She's urging me to go see it this weekend. Maaaaybe....

09-01-2003, 04:51 PM	#2
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Wolf Combat Missions Fan Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Texas, of course! Posts: 7,916	If the title had been left "The Sin Eater", it would be an immediate "no, I'm not watching it!". I'm on the fence for this once. The previews look good, but I have a feeling the movie will suck. __________________ Katrina Disaster Relief: How to give or get help in Texas/Southwest region. Donate to The Humane Society of the United States disaster relief and to the ASPCA. Our four-legged friends need our help too.

09-06-2003, 02:52 AM	#8
unexplained can i have your heart? Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Singapore Age: 24 Posts: 2,309	I knew you're going to see the movie. Why wouldn't you Miss F! __________________ You select the person you want to be with, and then you let that person have the opportunity to select you. -Shayla "The mind is its own place, and in it, self can make a Heav'n of Hell, a Hell of Heav'n." -John Milton, Paradise Lost.

09-12-2003, 06:30 PM	#10
Paulie Sexy evil genius Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Not the regular cabana boy Age: 38 Posts: 11,787	A co-worker saw it and loved it. She's urging me to go see it this weekend. Maaaaybe.... __________________ When you're ten years old and a car drives by and splashes a puddle of water all over you, it's hard to decide if you should go to school like that or try to go home and change and probably be late. So while he was trying to decide, I drove by and splashed him again. - Jack Handey Read Paulie's Precaps for Survivor:Vanuatu: 1-2-3-4-5

09-02-2003, 03:01 PM	#3
Zhora Smiling again... Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Back in the city Yippee! Posts: 3,704	Benno Furmann. big sigh I can't wait to see it! I've been looking forward to it for ages. Remember when the title was going to be The Sin Eater?

09-03-2003, 10:12 AM	#7
Miss Filangi Evil Slash Crazy Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Looking for a place to happen Age: 35 Posts: 11,376	Obviously I'm in. I'd pay $15 to watch Heath Ledger read the phone book, so I'm not sure that's a ringing endorsement.

09-09-2003, 12:41 AM	#9
Mdrio9 hee Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: New York City Age: 22 Posts: 2,401	I really really wanna see this one!!! It'll probably be a while though...so busy with crap even on the weekends! Tell me how it is!