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A jaded homicide detective has been put on the case of a ruthless killer in the city of Chicago, who leaves a trail of horribly mutilated and dismembered corpses along with perversely ironic biblical quotes.
Detective John Brickman is assigned to investigate a series of brutal murders. The killer seems to be meticulously recreating biblical scenes of punishment. As Brickman delves deeper into the case, he finds himself confronting his own past demons and the nature of faith and vengeance.
Resurrection received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its premise intriguing but ultimately failing to deliver a cohesive or satisfying narrative. Performances were occasionally praised, but the film was often criticized for its convoluted plot and excessive gore.
The film's attempt to blend crime thriller with religious allegory often falls flat.
Christopher Lambert's performance is a standout, but not enough to elevate the material.
Despite a promising setup, the plot becomes increasingly muddled and predictable.
Google audience: Audience reception is largely unavailable or not well-documented for this film.
The film was shot in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, but is set in an unnamed American city.
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Resurrection is a Se7en clone (complete with your standard copious rain) with no brains but lotsa guts. Instead of the seven deadly sins, the killer targets people named after apostles — five (5) apostles to be exact; I guess the full dozen...
Look, I hate cops as much as the next guy, but the ineptitude of every single policeman in this film is just so infuriating. _Resurrection_ could probably have been interesting, the logline certainly made it sound like it was going to be, b...