Season of the Witch (2011)

Director: Dominic Sena
Writer: Bragi F. Schut

A 14th century Crusader returns to a homeland devastated by the Black Plague. A beleaguered church, deeming sorcery the culprit of the plague, commands the two knights to transport an accused witch to a remote abbey, where monks will perform a ritual in hopes of ending the pestilence. A priest, a grieving knight, a disgraced itinerant and a headstrong youth who can only dream of becoming a knight join a mission troubled by mythically hostile wilderness and fierce contention over the fate of the girl. When the embattled party arrives at the abbey, a horrific discovery jeopardises the knight's pledge to ensure the girl fair treatment, and pits them against an inexplicably powerful and destructive force.

If I actually had more than one or two people respond to my posts here, I'd probably get alot of shit for what I am about to say.  1. I really like this movie. and 2. I like Nicolas Cage.  So, there you go.

No, this is not a fantastic film.  But, I was quite entertained here.  The movie looks great, the acting is good (yes, I said that), and it was alot of fun.  Besides, as I've said before, Ron Perlman makes any movie better for me.

What you get here is a good fantasy movie, with a good amount of action.  As rare as theatrically released fantasy movies are these days, I say take it and enjoy it.  Just make some popcorn, sit down, and turn off your brain.

Verdict: Recommended

The Cast

Nicolas Cage ... Behmen von Bleibruk

Ron Perlman ... Felson

Claire Foy ... The Girl

Stephen Campbell Moore ... Debelzaq

Robert Sheehan ... Kay von Wollenbarth

Christopher Lee ... Cardinal D'Ambroise

Ulrich Thomsen ... Johann Eckhart

Stephen Graham ... Hagmar

Brían F. O'Byrne ... Grandmaster

Ada Michelle Loridans ... Mila

Nicholas Sidi ... Priest

Rebekah Kennedy ... Peasant Turk Girl

Róbert Bánlaki ... Livery Boy