“‘The Exorcism of Emily Rose’ aims to get people talking about faith, not pea soup” writes Glenn Whipp in his review. He goes on to say
“Emily Rose” counters the raw escapism of “The Exorcist” with a dogged determination to get to the heart of the spiritual matter. A hybrid thriller that mixes courtroom arguments with psychological terror, “Emily Rose” follows the case of a priest (Tom Wilkinson) who stands accused of negligence in the death of a young woman he believed to be possessed. As his agnostic lawyer (Laura Linney) argues his case, we see through flashbacks the horrific story of the title character.
All of the reviews that I’ve read so far suggest that while scary in places the movie is mainly a thought provoking courtroom drama that poses strong questions but doesnt provide many answers, leaving the audience to process the issue for themselves.