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He is eager to discuss their beliefs and listen to the good news
Plot
Two young nuns are drawn into a cat-and-mouse game in the home of a strange man. The credits state, “No generative AI was used in the making of this film.” Two Mormon missionaries, Paxton and Barnes, are drawn to the home of the kind and knowledgeable Mr. Reed.
If they can
Too impatient. When the theological discussion takes a dark turn, the sisters are equally excited to leave. Heretic is an intense, terrifying, and incredibly honest discussion of the horrors of ideas.
Hugh Grant (Mr
It is exciting to see where each topic and each plot twist leads. I enjoyed the deep dialogues about myths, choices, and sensitive topics like polygamy and Mormon underwear. Reed) attended this world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Grant seemed to relish his uncharacteristic bad guy role
He was well cast, as were Chloe East and Sophie Thatcher, who were both present at the premiere, because both seemed to be acting instinctively and from the heart. Both East and Thatcher were Mormons themselves, and Grant connected with aspects of Mr. Reed.
A wonderful cast
“I found,” Grant said of his character’s views on religion, “that we had a lot in common.” No wonder they were so good. They opened up about some of their life experiences. Check out our list of exciting new films from this year’s film festivals, including Venice, TIFF, the New York Film Festival and more.