I think Manuel São Bento & RalphRalph are exaggerating; this film was decent, and as the genuine reviewer, I'll just say...that’s it. It's a solid movie with a worthwhile point about cherishing your family and relatives—family truly takes precedence over everything. Amen.

I had anticipated “The Deliverance,” Lee Daniels’ new film, with considerable excitement, hoping for an effective horror movie experience. It didn't quite live up to those expectations. The director seemed to depend on familiar demonic imagery—things we’ve encountered many times before—which made the story feel commonplace and lacking in originality. Even though the actors involved were clearly very talented, the …

The film *The Deliverance* possesses an interesting storyline but struggles because of an unsuccessful effort to merge intense family issues with bizarre supernatural elements. The movie seemed destined to be impactful on a deeper level, yet it slowly devolves into something uncomfortable and occasionally funny by accident. Even though Andra Day and Glenn Close give performances that stand out, Lee Daniels doesn’t…