Irishchatter At the beginning of the movie, we see a priest holding up the crucifix and not looking at anyone in the eye. Then he charges at a window. It really didn't explain why he did it which is rather odd. I was appalled at this because why would someone Anyways Fr Greg was such a devoted and loving priest, no wonder he was looked up by his lover. I was gutted that he was caught and arrested for "adultery". Like why did they arrest him and Graham. Was it that they were gay or they think they were having sex in a public area? I felt it was wrong to arrest innocent ordinary men y'know.I found it very hard to find out the girl, Fr Greg had confession with, was sexually abused by her father. Fr Greg should've gone to the place in the first place and shouldn't involve the Catholic Church's rules over rights. Where I live, no catholic church should tell anyone what to do and how to live their lives. I wasn't surprised that they made a big fuss on this films because they are a bunch of cowards. Sure this film has sexual scene's and a bit of references but it's just human life at the end of the day. I felt very sad and heartbroken when the girl and priest broke down with wrapping around each others arms. Sexual abuse must be reported and whoever reads this review, please get help. There will always be someone to talk to ♡

SnoopyStyle Father Greg Pilkington (Linus Roache) is new to a Liverpool inner-city parish. He is stiff and proper. Father Matthew Thomas (Tom Wilkinson) is a flamboyant leftist man of the people. Pilkington is uncertain of the senior Father and disapproves of the housekeeper Maria Kerrigan (Cathy Tyson) as well as their relationship. Greg hears Lisa Unsworth's confession about her incestuous father which causes him a moral conflict. He is also struggling with his own homosexual feelings towards Graham (Robert Carlyle).This movie has a lot of things going on and it's trying to make a point about sex and the church. I like all the actors in this and they do an admirable job. The point could have been made better with a slim down script. Tom Wilkinson could have played a simple elder statesman. His character's sexual going-ons probably distracted the main story a bit. The incest story is quite compelling and brings out some real effecting scenes.

thienhoangb4 Priest is a touching movie that I have seen recently. In Catholic church, homosexuality is a really controversial topic and in Priest, the main character turned out to be a man who is in love with another man. This act raises a lot of negative reaction among the people who attend the church. But are they sinless enough to criticize the priest? In the Book of John in the Bible, chapter 8 verse 7, the Bible says "Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her." This statement really makes me think a lot so I will not try to criticize anyone without looking at my sins. Among all the people at the church, only a girl shows sympathy for him. The final scene is so marvelous and emotional when the priest holds the girl and cries with her. This is a movie that someone needs to watch more than one time!

Jason Shaw The Catholic League for religious and civil rights was so outraged by this film they called for all of their members to boycott it and all other products from Disney. The Catholic Church in Ireland sought to have the film banned and battled with the Irish film censors, who eventually let the film come out with an 18 certificate. It deals directly with the hypocrisies of the Roman Catholic Church head on, from remorselessly casting aside vows to god, upholding the seal of secrecy of the confessional condoning as it does incestuous sexual abuse, denunciation and dismissal of homosexuality and homosexuals. A clear part of the story here in Priest is that according to the catholic church it is OK to sexually abuse your daughter, as long as you say a couple of Hail Mary's afterwards. Sin is awful and bad, unless of course, it is the priest doing it and then, hey it is all right after all.There are some impressive performances at play during Priest, not least Father Greg Pilkington – Linus Roach and his love interest, Graham played by Robert Carlyle. They are compelling to watch as they compassionately confront the situations they they must endure in the story, a real triumph of ability. Tom Wilkinson who plays the old and sinning Father is absolutely wonderful and chilling at the same time, such is the authenticity of his performance. The gritty realism aspect is perhaps not surprising as the screenplay was written by none other than Jimmy McGovern, so you know it's going to have more layers than an onion and just the same amount of bite. Read more and find out where this film made it in the Top 50 Most Influential Gay Movies of All Time book, search on Amazon for Top 50 Most Influential Gay Movies of All Time, or visit - http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B007FU7HPO