Reading some of the comments on this site you would think that 'The Sin Eater' was one of the worst films ever made. It isn't. Neither is it exceptional. However, I've read reviews, both on here and from true pros in the business that give the impression that this film should be avoided at all costs.
Tosh.
'The Sin Eater' is good popcorn fodder.
Why should it all make sense ?? Certain elements don't gel, tis true, but that hints more at test screening editing rather than shoddy film making. Pressure from the studio to keep the film in the black rather than anything else.
Brian Helgeland's record as director isn't great, but for me he delivers here and gives the cinema-goer 100 minutes of fun. Isn't that what the cinema was meant to be about ?? I don't remember seeing the words 'Based on true story' running during the open credits. So what's the big problem ?? Sin Eater - Friday night fare - big box of popcorn. 7/10
Tosh.
'The Sin Eater' is good popcorn fodder.
Why should it all make sense ?? Certain elements don't gel, tis true, but that hints more at test screening editing rather than shoddy film making. Pressure from the studio to keep the film in the black rather than anything else.
Brian Helgeland's record as director isn't great, but for me he delivers here and gives the cinema-goer 100 minutes of fun. Isn't that what the cinema was meant to be about ?? I don't remember seeing the words 'Based on true story' running during the open credits. So what's the big problem ?? Sin Eater - Friday night fare - big box of popcorn. 7/10