The Proposition (R) 7.5

The Proposition (1998): Father Michael McKinnon goes from the UK to Boston circa 1935. For unknown reasons, he avoids at all costs the most prominent parishioners, Arthur and Eleanor Barret. (6.1)

Director: Lesli Linka Glatter
Writer: Rick Ramage
Stars: Kenneth Branagh, Madeleine Stowe and William Hurt

A very interesting period movie that has quite a few twists in the storyline. A lot of the untold story is in between the lines of the script and conveyed through scenes and situations. In other words, it forces you to get into the heads of the characters; and what emerges is a fascinating tale of heart-breaks of many kinds. Yes, in today's perspective, the main theme is a bit far fetched, but quite possible (I suppose) in 1930s. The period scenes and costumes are done cleverly and elegantly. William Hurt's character should have been given a bit more in the final scenes, I think. Regardless, I like this movie a whole lot more than the average rating on the IMDB. My Rating: 7.5