Resurrection

This wasn't bad at all. It does bear a strong resemblance to SEVEN but its interesting enough in its own right to warrant at least one viewing. The film looks great, all washed-out greens and blues and grays--and it benefits from the restless, edgy camera-work by Jonathan Freeman. There is a surprisingly good performance from Christopher Lambert. Leland Orser also provides strong support as Lambert's partner. The film breaks down and becomes somewhat predictable by the 3rd act; there are a few too many car chases and shoot-outs,and the rooftop showdown with the villain dangling a rubber-looking baby over the rainy precipice is actually rather laughable, but for the first two-thirds, RESURRECTION is pretty gripping. It's nice to see the director Russell Mulcahy teaming up with Christopher Lambert again. Perhaps its their long association that has enabled Lambert to give one of his best performances; when actors form working partnerships with specific directors, the results usually get better and better as their collaborations progress. I enjoyed this film more than ALONG CAME A SPIDER.

Take some of the most popular horror/thriller cop movies, add plenty of water, with only the slightest pinch of acting, mix in a blender.

This is the unfortunate drink recipe that you think has to taste better as you get to the end of it, but instead leaves a sour aftertaste feeling that you were duped into watching the whole thing.

This might sound harsh, but the movie "borrowed" so many themes, characters, and tragedies from such greats as Se7en & Manhunter to name a few, and even sunk into recycling the overused "dead child/wife/husband" (insert appropriate sorrow invoking event here).

Save yourself and watch the "reel" classics that this feebly tried to imitate.

Please subtract 1 star from this rating for the sake of accuracy.

"Resurrection" was a surprise film that was on cable. After watching it, I had to own it. The plot is great, the characters are superb. The maniac is so twisted with his religious beliefs.
I don't want to ruin the main concept but this film is full of gore and grissly, graphic scenes. Not for the squirmish. The graphic scenes are so realistic and what the maniac ends up doing is shocking! Lambert plays detective Prudhomme who is not partically accepted by his fellow officers, except his partner, Andrew. Several disturbing murders occur and slowly Prudhomme pieces the puzzle together and the end result is so disturbing.
If you liked "Seven" with Freeman and Pitt, you'll like this film just as much. Maybe more.