A movie right smack in the exam period

Went out with Derrick and Edwin today to watch The Exorcism of Emily Rose. I have to say that it's one of the better hollywood 'horror' movies, although the show is actually a combination of horror, religion and courtroom thriller and it is not only about demons and spirits. The courtroom drama is as intense as the exorcism itself with the fiery prosecutor and the determined defence lawyer. The story of Emily Rose is immersely engaging as well as we see the deteoriation of her mental and physical health after her unfortunate encounter with demons. Emily transforms from a pious and well-behaved girl to a bug-eating, body contorting, tongues-speaking, violent, possessed "thing". And it is based on a true story!

Laura Linney does a great job as the defence lawyer confronted with her morality although she had been harassed by forces of the unknown. It is a disturbing film that will make you rethink the existence of dark forces, unless you are already a believer.

Read this article for the real story of "Emily Rose" whose real name is Anneliese Michel. Click here for the real story! The movie doesn't deviate much from the true story other than the verdict.

After the movie, we had dinner at a food court before walking around window shopping. Hadn't been to orchard for some time and there are really lots of christmas decorations outside shopping centres and orchard road. Took a few pictures with the giant christmas tree outside Paragon before heading back home.