Synopsis:
“Priest” is a 2011 American post-apocalyptic action film directed by Scott Stewart and stars Paul Bettany, Karl Urban, and Cam Gigandet. The film is set in a world ravaged by centuries of war between humans and vampires. The surviving humans live in walled cities while the vampires roam the wastelands beyond. The story follows a legendary warrior priest (Bettany) who disobeys church law and embarks on a mission to save his niece (Lily Collins) from a pack of vampires led by the menacing Black Hat (Urban).
Review:
“Priest” received mixed reviews from critics and audiences. While some praised the film’s visuals and action sequences, others criticized the plot and character development. Paul Bettany‘s performance as the titular character was generally well-received, with critics noting his intensity and physicality in the role. The film’s pacing and lack of depth, however, were criticized by many.
Awards:
“Priest” did not receive any major awards or nominations.
| Directed by | Scott Stewart |
|---|---|
| Written by | Cory Goodman |
| Based on | Priest by Min-Woo Hyung |
| Produced by | Michael DeLuca Joshua Donen Mitchell Peck |
| Starring | Paul Bettany, Karl Urban, Cam Gigandet, Maggie Q, Lily Collins, Stephen Moyer, Christopher Plummer, |
| Cinematography | Don Burgess |
| Edited by | Lisa Zeno Churgin |
| Music by | Christopher Young |
| Production companies |
Screen Gems Tokyopop DMG Entertainment |
| Distributed by | Sony Pictures Releasing |
| Release date | May 13, 2011 |
| Running time | 87 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $60 million |
| Box office | $78.3 million |
