The Last Sin Eater
February 1Every once in a while, I come across something so strange, so obscure, so tremendously trippy that I positively must share it with you. This is one of those times.
Here are two quotes from the trailer:
“Long ago there was a legend - when a person died, someone could free them from their sins. That was the Sin Eater.”
Later, a young girl in a teary voice: “I need the Sin Eater to eat my sins.”
I have no idea what is going on in this film, and cannot for the life of me make sense of the title. I understand that it is based on a book of some sort. But without context, it’s just hilarious.
You can watch the trailer here. I’m going to go eat something that doesn’t taste like hell. Hehe.
Update: I’m being told that the film is quite good. I’m intrigued. - csa
February 2nd, 2007 at 12:55 pm
Ha ha… it is not quite as dodgy as it first sounds once you’ve seen the trailer. But still… can’t say I’ll be camping outside the cinema the night before it opens. I don’t care for the little girl’s voice either - is that too harsh?….. nah.
February 2nd, 2007 at 3:38 pm
I actually saw a sneak preview of this film last night in Chicago… and I was blown away. I was a little skeptical at first too, but this film is a really powerful story. After it was over the audience just sat there for a long silent minute and then broke into applause… and there were people crying all around me. In hindsight, the movie could not have a better title. And the little girl in the lead role is Dakota Fanning good.