The film doesn’t shy away from its criticism of Christianity, a religion that’s clearly detrimental to the lead character’s well-being.

The film doesn’t shy away from its criticism of Christianity, a religion that’s clearly detrimental to the lead character’s well-being.
An aggressive, brooding thesis about the role of religion and the cycle of violence that routinely corrupts our basic humanity.
Anyone sentimental about the original source material should prepare for disappointment.