The Reckoning DVD

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Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Set in England during the late 1300s Paul Mc Guigan&s The Reckoning follows Nicholas (Paul Bettany) a young priest literally running from his past After encountering a band of wandering actors Nicholas is grudgingly allowed into the fold by the good-natured Martin (Willem Dafoe) When the troupe reaches an impoverished village they get word of a strange murder & look into the story as the basis for a new play However Nicholas & Martin uncover more than they&d expected & soon a deeper mystery emerges Meanwhile as Nicholas attempts to find justice he also struggles to come to terms with his own troubled history A medieval murder mystery in the vein of the Name of the Rose The Reckoning is based on the Barry Unsworth novel Morality Play Under the artfully somber direction of previous collaborator Mc Guigan Bettany turns in an excellent performance as a guilt-ridden priest struggling to atone for his sins In addition to Dafoe the film also features fine supporting actors such as Brian Cox & Gina Mc Kee Utilising its historical backdrop to the fullest extent The Reckoning immerses the audience in its medieval setting revealing the period&s many hardships & enhancing the drama of this intriguing unfolding mystery