Heretic Review

Hugh grant commands your attention in Religious themed thriller.

In what is one of the most powerful performances of the year, Hugh Grant plays "Mr. Reed" - visited by two Mormon missionaries under the guise of wanting to learn more about religion. But Mr. Reed knows more than he is letting on.

On the surface level, "Heretic" is nothing more than a few people talking in a room for the majority of its runtime(until its insane third act). But this film will surprise you... more than just a debate about religion - you will be constantly guessing whether the missionary sisters are actually in danger or not. Is Mr Reed imprisoning our main characters? Or his he simply just a charming old man with a lot to say?

The simplistic premise is why this movie excels so well - its a simple small story executed perfectly. You will leave the cinema with a new admiration for Grant, and be on the edge of your seat the entire time they debate. Well, that is until the third act.

Without spoiling anything, we see a pretty large change in tone when things are finally attempted to be wrapped up - and the ending will definitely leave viewers polarised.

If you're looking for a rather smart religious debate movie with a constant sense of dread delivered by one of the greats, this is the film!