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Jesus sprinting with a cross, and becoming a demon... that's certainly a creative concept.

April 17, 2022 "The Exorcism of God," the title sounds intriguing, but the film itself is rather disappointing. It merely reverses the active and passive roles within an old-fashioned and outdated formula, and the ending is nothing more than cliché. In an era where religious exorcism has lost its appeal, and even the "bad priest" trope is passé, to still be covertly bashing religion under the guise of proselytization seems awfully slow on the uptake. It's like they're laughing at a joke from over a decade ago just now, and when they try to tell a similar one, it's just not funny.

The test of faith, God turns into a demon, evil defeats justice... full of gimmicks, but presented terribly. Never seen such a flamboyant ghost, and the priest can actually be seduced? I almost burst out laughing...

The movie kicks off with a shocking, no-holds-barred priest scene, setting the stage for its unconventional approach to the religious exorcism genre. The film plays out more like an action thriller than a horror flick, with the central theme revolving around the ethical dilemma of negotiating with terrorists to save hostages. The protagonist's ultimate decision to secretly comply with the demands while publicly claiming victory through force is a common, albeit controversial, strategy in such crises. The translated title misses the mark; a more accurate title would be "Driving Out God."

The Exorcism of God explores the weight of expectations placed on a man deemed sacred, revealing how true faith often coexists with hidden struggles. The film paints a haunting picture of a modern-day "saint" grappling with the cracks in his divine image, making it a compelling reflection on the complexities of belief and redemption.