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First Reformed is one hell of a film with stunning performances from Amanda Seyfried and Ethan Hawke

In a week of bombastic blockbusters, First Reformed is thought-provoking and one of the best films you will see this yea

WRITTEN and directed by Paul Schrader (Taxi Driver), this is one hell of a film.

New York pastor Reverend Ernst Toller (Ethan Hawke) is dealing with pregnant parishioner Mary (Amanda Seyfried) who is worried about her ecological fanatic fella.

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The movie revolves around an ex-military chaplain, who is tortured by the death of his son he encouraged to enlist in the armed forces

Ernst has his own worries – his health, the death of a son and the megachurch which oversees his own small, barely attended institution.

Clearly troubled and having little hope for the future of humanity, a chance happening seems to offer Ernst a shocking solution.Hawke is at his stunning best and Seyfried is on top of her game.

In a week of bombastic blockbusters, First Reformed is thought-provoking and one of the best films you will see this year.

First Reformed (15) 113 mins

★★★★☆

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Trailer for thriller First Reformed starring Ethan Hawke and Amanda Seyfried
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