Jeanskynebu the audience applauded

Iseerphia All that we are seeing on the screen is happening with real people, real action sequences in the background, forcing the eye to watch as if we were there.

Gurlyndrobb While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.

Murphy Howard I enjoyed watching this film and would recommend other to give it a try , (as I am) but this movie, although enjoyable to watch due to the better than average acting fails to add anything new to its storyline that is all too familiar to these types of movies.

meesho 20 I was born in 1984 and never got to see this until this year, never heard of it nor did pass by as a faint declaration through media or people I know. One person I know has a track record of films he saw like you couldn't believe and he did not know what this was and he was born in the late 50's. Either way, I finally saw the trailer for it a year ago, it seemed dark and I thinking wtf is this dumbfounded, perplexed and confused thinking this some some obscure s**t.I decided to skip it and watched some other ones and sort of forgot about it, I remembered the trailer yet not the title. When I came across it again I decided it was time to give this a look.One of the greatest comedies ever created, especially not expecting comedy. there were people sleeping at the house and I was watching it late and I couldn't hold in the laughter. This story has a lot of elements going on at the same time which make both the serious aspects and the comedy equally enjoyable. it was very well made by William Peter Blatty(writer, director, producer) and actors performances were well done. I have no cons for the film and am disappointed that I didn't get to see this sooner.

Scott LeBrun Considered by writer, producer, and director William Peter Blatty to be the true sequel to his story "The Exorcist", "The Ninth Configuration" has ended up with a cult-movie type reputation, but actually deserves even better. It's equal parts comic and tragic. It's never less than interesting, which is always a good thing. It's emotionally satisfying and ultimately uplifting, while providing a good deal of food for thought. One could look at it as a cult movie for the "thinking person". It's extremely atmospheric - it gets a lot out of its main setting - and an incredible ensemble brings a rich assortment of oddball characters to life.Stacy Keach plays Colonel Kane (the original title of the story, for those who don't know, was "Twinkle, Twinkle, Killer Kane"), the new head shrink in a castle in the Pacific Northwest that has been converted into an insane asylum by the government. The inmates are military men whose insanity may or may not be genuine. One of the latest arrivals is a former astronaut named Billy Cutshaw (Scott Wilson), who aborted his mission to the moon, afraid of what might be out there. He desperately appeals to Colonel Kane to come up with some sort of proof that God exists, but Kane has his own problems, which is apparent right from the outset.Blatty's dialogue is highly quotable and his theme of "the mystery of good" makes this stimulating from beginning to end. The pace is quite sedate, but some viewers might not mind at all. Although it's largely about story and characters, it *can* boast a very intense and rousing barroom confrontation, where Kane and Cutshaw come face to face with bikers played by the likes of Richard Lynch and Steve Sandor. Filmed on location in Hungary and Germany, it looks especially good in Panavision. Barry De Vorzons' music is good but its use is sparing. The men in this story are a colourful bunch, to boot: one fancies himself a superhero, and another is determined to mount productions of Shakespeare with canine casts. (Of course, he's loathe to cast a Great Dane as Hamlet; that would be too obvious.)The cast is just wonderful. Keach offers a remarkably controlled performance; only once does he lose his cool. Wilson, whom the modern audience will know from 'The Walking Dead', is a delight as the despairing astronaut. Buffs will admire the roster of top character actors in supporting parts: other than Lynch and Sandor, there's Jason Miller, Ed Flanders, Neville Brand, George DiCenzo, Moses Gunn, Robert Loggia, Joe Spinell, Alejandro Rey, Tom Atkins, and William Lucking. Blatty himself appears uncredited as Lt. Fromme.This is one film to see and admire, film lovers. It might not be to all tastes, but it does come highly recommended.Nine out of 10.

JofiElias I don't want to discuss about technical aspects, my comment focuses on the absence of any deep meaning in this work, because I think this movie is a little bit overrated.Is it the metaphor of something? I tried to understand it very carefully, but I didn't find any trace of symbols. The dialogs are not funny and are not profound, they seem only pointless and pretentious.The psychiatric experiment in itself is totally unbelievable for the large amount of energy and money used, and the serious risks implied. The friendship between Cutshaw and Kane is too fast and superficial, and that's why his death is not a dramatic event. The scene at the bar is a very mediocre representation of stereotypes. You cannot say how evil is the "normal" human race, watching a band of drunk bullies. This poor scene is made to raise - very easily - the rage of the audience. It wants to hit below the belt, not inducing any reflection.... so, whose side are you on, Blatty?But the most important point is: why a man who commits suicide has to be considered a hero, a martyr, a saint? That's the point. 1) A disturbed man doesn't do it intentionally, he is forced by his illness. 2) Someone thinks it's an altruistic action dying for a simple demonstration? I don't think so. 3) He says: "I'm tired of living". OK, so dying is selfish. This makes no sense. No, sorry: it's stupid.Someone found God or any sort of illumination watching this movie? I don't think so, because it is a fraudulent and messy juxtaposition of strong themes (madness, sacrifice, friendship), but empty of any artistic synthesis.(Sorry for my poor English)

talis-briedis-79-541083 After all these years I still enjoy watching this movie. Some movies are timeless and this is one of them. In the intro, the stage is set. And the players defined. You don't need to know your history to watch the movie. I am sure this can be translated to modern times, replacing the Vietnam war with any of the several going on in 2011. A sensational cast of actors were assembled for this movie. They all were astounding. They movie is not action, comedy, thriller, but yet it is all of them. Mostly it is an exploration of faith. It explores the loss of one mans faith and another mans attempt to restore. Though the man attempting to restore it, has become arguably unstable himself. The intrigue of the characters and their development is key in the movie. Because the twists in the plot reveal the final end play. I love movies with twists that work. Those are rare. 9th does not let down. Promises are kept!