‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ Review: Last Rodeo, Last Fumes

Have you ever ridden a roller coaster so many times, lost the excitement? I don’t know – I hate roller coasters.

Still, it feels like watching “Magic: The Last Ritual”.

“The Last Rite” marks the fourth and final “magic” film, spanning 12 years ninth Enter the so-called “magic” universe (there are five spin-offs, obviously a fruitful franchise from Warner Bros.). These films follow real-life paranormal investigator ED and Lorraine Warrenplayed again by Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga, each film is based on one of their cases. The “last ceremony” focuses on their last case.

We revisited Warrens in 1986 and gave lectures on their work in the near-empty auditorium. A few college students who are reluctant to participate are more focused on breaking the joke of “Ghostbusters”. At this point in their career, Warrens has gotten rid of the investigation-Ed insists it was just a “fareback” but hates admitting it was to prevent another heart attack.

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Patrick Wilson plays Ed Warren and Vera Farmiga as Lorraine Warren, and is the release of Warner Bros. Pictures in the new movie series “Last Rites”. (Giles Keyte, courtesy of Warner Bros.)

However, the movie actually starts with a flashback in 1964, when Ed and a very pregnant Lorraine hunted down their first demon case, finding them in an antique shop, where they encounter a full-length mirror of a haunted house with three creepy babies engraved with three creepy babies. Lorraine felt the presence of evil and gently touched the glass, which immediately broke and she immediately began her early labor. They rushed to the hospital and Lorraine sent a stillborn child. A moment later, when Lorraine desperately prayed to God with her lifeless baby in her arms, the baby suddenly started to cry. Ed and Lorraine welcomed their miracle kid Judy.

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Meanwhile, in West Pittston on “Today” PennsylvaniaAfter grandma and grandpa unknowingly provided the same mirror to their adolescent granddaughter, the life of the Smurfs was turned upside down, and she had many confirmation gifts! But don’t worry, they said the glass can be replaced. Why didn’t they replace the glass themselves before giving it to the mirror or handing over the granddaughter to the mirror?

Like any haunted house, the supernatural activity begins cleverly. The candle blows, a toy doll moves alone, a mysterious figure lurking in the shadows, but when the lights turn on, it’s just a poster by John Wayne. You know, the usual stuff. The Smurfs get worse after the two teenage daughters throw away (or at least try to throw away) the ugly mirror.

Kila Lord Cassidy plays Heather Smurl, Warner Bros. Pictures released in the new movie theater series “Conjuring: Last Rites.” (Provided by Warner Bros. Photos)

“Last Rites” runs for 2 hours and 15 minutes, but Warrens didn’t even reach the movie for nearly an hour and a half. This is because most of it is concentrated on Judy (Mia Tomlinson), whose gift/curse is the same as his mother but lacks the skills to block them. Eventually, this leads Judy to work with her parents in the style of “Avengers: The Last Game”, defeating the demons that plagued them and the Smurfs and making it once and for all in a less climaxy battle. We also spend a lot of time with Judy’s boyfriend Tony (Ben Hardy) when he desperately seeks his parents’ approval, but don’t count on him as far as Devil Hunting is concerned. He is a little useless.

Farmiga and Wilson remain at the heart of the “magic” franchise and “final ritual” across the finish line – barely. Here, Lorraine struggles to protect Judy from the ongoing burden of the real demons that plague them, Farmiga brings more emotional weight. However, the intensification of family drama comes at a price.

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OK fear Depends on unforgettable fear. The first “magic” movie caused it with its fear “Hide and clap” scene. By contrast, the “last ceremony” brings half-hearted fear, and once the credits roll, it’s hard to recall.

People can classify it as bad writing or uninspired directions. Michael Chaves returns to the director’s chair (after 2021’s Devil: The Devil Let Me Do It and 2023 spin-off “Nun ii”), living in the shadow of his franchise predecessor, James Wan, who is considered only the producer. Wan is the visionary commander behind the camera, and Chaves is just on the autopilot.

Vera Farmiga plays Lorraine Warren and Mia Tomlinson, and plays Judy Warren in New Line Cinema’s The Conjuring: Last Rites, Warner Bros. Image released. (Giles Keyte, courtesy of Warner Bros.)

judgment:

“Magic: The Last Ritual” sums up the story of Ed and Lorraine Warren, but it’s not an epic conclusion. The lack of real fear makes their last chapter weakest. For horror fans there, only the first two episodes are worth your time.

★★ – Skip

“Magic: The Last Ritual” was named gory/violent content and horror. Running time: 2 hours and 15 minutes. Now in the theater.

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