Tom Holland and Jon Bernthal star in Pilgrimage.
Its a monks on a mission movie, but audiences are in no danger of conversion.
This is the historic crossroads thatPilgrimagefinds itself trekking across, and it is one rife with narrative possibilities.
In a sense, theyre aiming to rescue the regal Vaticanor at least its cause.
Irish saint stil glows with divine authority.
The Irish monks, in contrast, simply wish to obey their Church.
Enemies on all sides, including Gaelic warriors, track their movements and the valuable prize they keep.
What chance does it have then of proselytizing us?
The performances fare better though.
Weber also makes for an enjoyably nasty sanctimonious piece of work.
Pilgrimagehas some nice elements to be sure, not least of which is the stoic landscape the characters inhabit.
Pilgrimagepremiered at the Tribeca Film Festival.
It will be released theatrically in the U.S. on Aug. 11.
Rating:
2 out of 5
