Atom User Reviews for The Exorcist

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jesse A
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Alexa C
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Metacritic

80

Just as some of the footage deepens what is already there, additions in final reel, though closer to Blatty’s wishes, restate the obvious or add a feel-good patina which pushes the film closer to our own audience-pleasing period than the more daring early ’70s. [2000 re-release]

Metacritic review by Robert Koehler
Robert Koehler
Variety
80

A museum piece, something to be enjoyed for its historical value. [2000 re-release]

Metacritic review by Desson Thomson
Desson Thomson
Washington Post
40

11 minutes longer than the original, and 11 minutes worse. [2000 re-release]

Metacritic review by Stephen Hunter
Stephen Hunter
Washington Post