A well-made movie. Despite the fact that the plot revolves around the priest, there is very little about the church. It is a parable of redemption, self-sacrifice and the fact that not all people can be helped.
In Calvary, the rejection and inner antagonism of people who are confused and vicious towards those who seem to them pure and bright are very prominently shown. It is noteworthy that when the pastor falls out of the closet of his “skeleton”, the rejection of his parishioners only increases.
Obviously, for each of the residents of his small parish, the unfortunate priest is the image of their conscience. Everyone tries to emphasize to him his vices (what seems to him to be evil in himself), as if declaring that their life choices are fully conscious, and they are not weak at all.
From the technical side, everything is qualitative. Beautiful views, long plans, appropriate, non-bullying music.
The actors in the film have a variety of juicy accents. The only thing that confuses in places is that in such a serious picture actors, known primarily for their comedic roles, are not in the last roles. The dull doll Ross of the Computer Workers or the eccentric millionaire Jack Black, who held when the bookstore, somewhat discharge the gloomy atmosphere of the film.
Despite the fact that the priest initially recognizes the man who threatened him, for the viewer for some time the intrigue persists in this issue. I was even a little surprised.
A good movie for late-night discussions. But it is better to watch it alone.