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List Price: $9.98 | | Label: Paramount
Salesrank: 10978
Released: February 13, 2001 |
| Our Price: $4.43 |
| Used Price: $1.45 |
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MPAA Rating: R (Restricted)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
When Maggie (Kim Basinger of L.A. Confidential and Batman) comes home to her apartment building one night, she discovers her estranged, drug-addict sister Jenna huddling in the doorway. Jenna promptly abandons her newborn baby with Maggie, who proceeds to raise the child as her own, despite evidence of autism. But as the little girl, Cody, gets older, what seemed to be autism starts to manifest itself in more startling ways. At the same time, a series of child murders are sweeping the city--murders conducted by a mysterious cult with supernatural matters on their mind. Bless the Child starts promisingly, with subdued, creepy scenes contrasted with more outrageous moments like swarms of computer-generated rats. Fans of religious horror movies will enjoy its twist on The Omen, with an angelic child instead of a demonic one--only the child is still pretty eerie. The special effects go a little overboard towards the end. Jimmy Smits (Price of Glory) costars as an FBI cult chaser, and Rufus Sewell (Dark City, Cold Comfort Farm) gives a pleasantly restrained performance as the charismatic cult leader. Also featuring Christina Ricci as a cult escapee and Ian Holm as a Jesuit priest. --Bret Fetzer
Bless the Child Reviews:
Entertaining and enjoyable religious-toned thriller 
2008-08-26 - This was a very fun, exciting movie to follow along with. Sure, the similarities to other films are obvious but that doesn't mean that it's bad. This is another favorite of mine in the religious thriller genre, after The Exorcist, The Omen and Stigmata. I am giving it four stars to offset some of the unfair negative reviews. People seem to be quick to compare everything, whether it's a book or another film. Just take it for what it is and enjoy! It also has a great cast and good acting!
great movie
2008-08-12 - I would recommend this movie to any one who loves religious type of movies.
Unexpected Five-Star Thriller 
2008-05-13 - This movie is a must-have for spiritual/religious-type film buffs.
I purchased this movie in a Wal-Mart "$5.50 Bin" expecting nothing more than a few cheap thrills and something to watch while enjoying a bowl of popcorn.
It was much more than that. I will not go into details, you can read those in the Amazon review. What I will say, though, is that Kim Basinger did a fantastic job of acting in this one. Her character exuded warmth and strength simultaneously. I actually cared for her character and wanted the good to overcome with tremendous conviction. The story had depth and a somewhat believable premise, if not convoluted slightly (but not too much to take away from the edge-of-your-seat thrills). This movie was a top-notch thriller/horror flick! Fun, fun, fun, fun, fun!
RECOMMENDED! DON'T MISS IT! YOU WON'T BE SORRY!
Such a bad book adaptation 
2008-01-02 - This movie was based on a very good book. You could see just how much research and time was put into it. The movie, on the other hand, was terrible. Other than the names and general idea, it was not even the same story. There was no depth in the movie.
just one deceiving flaw, but i love it stil
2007-02-16 - Bless the Child, love it! I've watched it before many years ago and i was excited to find it on amazon! i had to have it! The only flaw would be the cover shown on amazon is not the one thats on the dvd case, its a diff cover, still exceptional but a lil deceiving. The cover shown is actually inside the case with scene numbering and titles as many other dvds have. other than that still rates a 5 star!
