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When Rudy, an artifacts smuggler, goes to Jerusalem to rescue his kidnapped archeologist father, he faces deportation by a scheming police chief. Now, to find his dad and recover a sacred scroll, he'll have to outwit officials and a ruthless sect. With the help of a beautiful Israeli cop, Rudy battles a faction of religious zealots determined to see a holy war at all costs.
A college student discovers a secret society and becomes embroiled in a dangerous world of ritualistic murder and betrayal. As he delves deeper into the mysteries of the organization, he uncovers a dark conspiracy that threatens his life and the lives of those around him.
The Order received mixed to negative reviews from critics. While some praised its attempt at a dark, atmospheric thriller with a decent lead performance, many found the plot convoluted and the execution lacking. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating the mystery element, while others found it predictable and unsatisfying.
Praised for Heath Ledger's performance.
Criticized for a confusing and predictable plot.
Found to be an atmospheric but ultimately disappointing thriller.
Google audience: Audiences were split, with some finding the film to be an intriguing, if somewhat flawed, mystery. Others felt it was too slow-paced and failed to deliver on its premise, leading to a generally underwhelming experience.
The film's original title was 'The Order of the Fairway'.
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The prologue recounts the legend of Flemish knight Charles Le Vaillant who, just after the Siege of Jerusalem at the end of the First Crusade, “was struck by the hypocrisy of killing fellow human beings in the name of religion [one has to w...