Susan Sarandon playing a nun? Sure. Only in the land of make-believe, meaning Hollywood or any other movie setting. Well, at least she's being somewhat true to her beliefs - not religion, of course, but a Liberal cause: being anti-death penalty. That's no surprise, especially with boyfriend and fellow ultra-Liberal Tim Robbins directing the picture. Sarandon, however, does an excellent job in the role of "Sister Helen Prejean." The same holds true for Sean Penn, who plays sleazy murderer "Matthew Poncelet." Well, at the sleazy part was more believable from him, but he's a great actor anyway.
It's a well-told, powerful story and I really appreciated the soundtrack. There is some great music in here.
This is a not a faithful adaptation of the book, as some have said here. A big part of the book by the real Sister Prejean is the Christian forgiveness exhibited by one of the families of the murdered victims, but that is never mentioned in the movie.
It's a well-told, powerful story and I really appreciated the soundtrack. There is some great music in here.
This is a not a faithful adaptation of the book, as some have said here. A big part of the book by the real Sister Prejean is the Christian forgiveness exhibited by one of the families of the murdered victims, but that is never mentioned in the movie.