573: The Good Shepherd (2004)
Summary
In this episode of God Awful Movies, hosts No Illusions and Eli Bosnik, joined by guest Andy King, review the 2004 direct-to-video film The Confessor. The trio dissects the movie’s plot, which centers on a Catholic priest investigating a murder while dealing with church scandals and a weak murder mystery. They critique the film’s dated 2004 sensibilities, poor writing, and Christian Slater’s performance as a brooding, ineffective protagonist. The discussion highlights the movie’s confusing narrative structure and its awkward handling of sensitive themes like pedophilia and the priesthood.
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