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2004

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Set in England during the late 1300s, Paul McGuigan's THE RECKONING follows Nicholas (Paul Bettany), a young priest literally running from his past. After encountering a band of wandering actors, Nicholas is grudgingly allowed into the fold by the good-natured Martin (Willem Dafoe). When the troupe reaches an impoverished .. Read more

Starring	Paul Bettany, Marian Aguilera, Trevor Steedman, Simon McBurney
Director	Paul McGuigan
Genres	Drama

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- A first rate cast.
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- - Daily Express
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 13:00
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  A nice surpise
  
  Rented this with no idea what is was about. A pleasant surprise, murder, sex, plague victims but in a convincing story. None of the usual big hollywood stars ... read more »
  
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  - Worcester England
  - 28 Sep 2004 at 17:44
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  Tom Hardy Makes A Good Eve
  
  I rented thils film out as the Mrs is fasinated by Tom Hardy and trying to watch as many films as possible with him. This film does not disappoint. William ... read more »
  
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  - Watford
  - 17 Dec 2009 at 17:16
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  A Intresting Murder Mystery.
  
  The Reckoning begins with Nicholas (Paul Bettany) running away after comitting adultery and murder. Then he meets a group of travelling actors led by Martin (... read more »
  
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  - Bexhill
  - 16 Sep 2009 at 09:59
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  The Reckoning
  
  Don’t ya just love it when you know nothing about a film?
  
  No marketing, no clips, never even heard the title before… this is how I stumbled... read more »
  
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- - Wynter
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  - 18 Aug 2009 at 17:44
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  The Reckoning
  
  Loved this film so much I rushed out and bought it! Paul Bettany is very good, as are all the actors (I only rented it to see the superb Tom Hardy - look out ... read more »
  
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  - Worcester Park
  - 16 Feb 2009 at 21:07
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  Unwatchable
  
  I managed to see about 20 minutes of this and then decided I had better and more stimulating things with my time. Thgere was always a chance things could get ... read more »
  
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- - Sambi
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  - Carmarthen
  - 08 Feb 2009 at 16:43
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  The Reckoning (2004)
  
  Bit slow in the beginning but if you perserve well worth the wait. Good to see something a bit different.
  
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  - 14 Aug 2007 at 07:02
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  What's your judgement telling you?
  
  This film boasts of a strong cast whose performances are sincere throughout and a novel premise. While the murder mystery takes some time to build-up, the mood ... read more »
  
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- - JohnnyRoss
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  - Leeds
  - 17 Jul 2007 at 02:24
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  Carry On Young Brother Cadfael
  
  The cast and medieval murder mystery theme intrigued me when I added this little tale of derring-do to my selection.
  
  Willem Defoe was not quite so ... read more »
  
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  - Charles Brickley
  - Andover, Hampshire England
  - 20 Feb 2007 at 18:03
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  Just Don't
  
  I know, it's not much of a review, but I didn't really want to spend any more time on this dire film than I had to.
  
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  - New Ash Green
  - 20 Dec 2006 at 13:59
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  Unsure of the Reckoning
  
  I got this, as I saw in in a shop and it interested me. Reading reviews of it were mixed, usually on the worse side. However watching it... read more »
  
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  A nice surpise
  
  Rented this with no idea what is was about. A pleasant surprise, murder, sex, plague victims but in a convincing story. None of the usual big hollywood stars ... read more »
  
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  - Worcester England
  - 28 Sep 2004 at 17:44
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  Medieval murder with a twist
  
  Worth watching mostly for a fine performance from Paul Bettany as a de-frocked priest hiding out with Willem Dafoe's travelling players. Strong visuals, a ... read more »
  
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  - 07 Oct 2004 at 12:46
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  Big surprise
  
  Bit slow in the beginning but if you perserve well worth the wait. Good to see something a bit different.
  
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  - England
  - 29 Oct 2004 at 00:57
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  Laughing at Willem
  
  I wish Willem would choose his roles more carefully, as this is one of his funniest (unintentional) performances. His accent swings wildly between English, ... read more »
  
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  - kent
  - 31 Aug 2004 at 18:47
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  Our Man Bettany
  
  I knew nothing about this film when I chose it. Not often I do that. Willam Defoe I believe can often be a top rate actor but sometimes it all just falls apart... read more »
  
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- - Colbygirl
  - London
  - 18 Sep 2004 at 12:31
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  Morality play doesn't excite.
  
  A dull adaptation of The Morality play sees a frankly awful Willem Dafoe with a hard to place accent, as one of a troup of actors roaming the country in the ... read more »
  
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- - Stephen Lindsay
  - Northern Ireland
  - 09 Mar 2005 at 21:32
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  Unexpected and very human
  
  Saw this and thought it might be worth a watch and it certainly didn't disappoint. Previously only seen Bettany in rather flippant roles but he brought a ... read more »
  
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- - Jackeen
  - Dublin
  - 14 Apr 2005 at 09:58
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  A NICE SUPRISE
  
  This little film was a very nice suprise.
  
  Excellent cast Brian Cox, William Defoe, Gina McKee etc with medievil who done it.
  
  A roving Band... read more »
  
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  - Manchester,Uk
  - 25 Jan 2006 at 17:46
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  Medieval Wreck
  
  Why do the British insist on making tedious films? This tries to be a cross between Hour of the Pig and The Name of the Rose, but none of it actually comes off... read more »
  
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  - Neath
  - 02 Jun 2005 at 17:28
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  I Reckon It Will Do
  
  This is like watching A Hammer House version of The Name Of The Rose, or any lower budget film featuring a dark secret in a medieval village. The acting is fine... read more »
  
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  Set in England during the late 1300s, Paul McGuigan's THE RECKONING follows Nicholas (Paul Bettany), a young priest literally running from his past. After encountering a band of wandering actors, Nicholas is grudgingly allowed into the fold by the good-natured Martin (Willem Dafoe). When the troupe ...