Dead Man Walking
Directed by Tim Robbins
Produced by Havoc, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
A profound, spiritually engaged meditation on redemption, forgiveness, and the moral weight of capital punishment, centered on an intimate relationship between a condemned man and a nun.
A death row inmate turns for spiritual guidance to a local nun in the days leading up to his scheduled execution for the murders of a young couple.
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Is Dead Man Walking sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.
Is Dead Man Walking one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 97% of films.
Is Dead Man Walking easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
Does Dead Man Walking end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 61% of films.
Is Dead Man Walking violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Dead Man Walking scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
