March 30, 2009 9:01 pm

"Doubt": Best DVDs of April 2009




What it is: Doubt is a
mesmerizing, suspense-filled drama with riveting performances that
will have you pinned to the edge of your seat. Sister Aloysius Beauvier
(Streep), the rigid and fear-inspiring principal of the Saint Nicholas
Church School, suffers an extreme dislike for the progressive and
popular parish priest Father Flynn (Hoffman). Looking for wrongdoing in
every corner, Sister Aloysius believes she’s uncovered the ultimate sin
when she hears Father Flynn has taken a special interest in a troubled
boy. But without proof, the only thing certain is doubt.

Why it’s significant: Boasting an A-list cast of Meryl Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Amy Adams, Doubt, had five Academy Award nominations and Meryl Streep won the SAG Best Actress award for her role. Doubt is based on the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play, that may take some back to their Catholic school days. The film holds you on the edge of 
your seat, not knowing if Sister Aloysius’ accusations are baseless and just plain vicious, or if Father Flynn is trying to get away with inappropriate behavior. 
–Meredith