The Pope's Exorcist is a fascinating movie that centres on Father Gabriele Amorth's worst career regret, when a woman faked possession. It is based on the real diaries of Father Amorth, the top exorcist working for the Vatican. This film portrays actual exorcism situations that Amorth handled over his career, with the emphasis on one of those cases. It is not an exposé of the Vatican's well-known exorcism practises. The Russell Crowe-led film, which is also influenced by The Exorcist, has scenes of a kid chained to a bed, things moving by themselves, priests waving crosses, and levitation. Japanese horror also had a big influence on the movie's scary parts. It's worth noting that William Friedkin, the director of The Exorcist, produced a documentary on Father Amorth in 2017, a year after his passing in 2016.

Father Amorth, a real-life individual chosen by the Vatican to perform exorcisms, is portrayed in The Pope's Exorcist. A family that inherits an abbey in Spain relocates there temporarily to oversee the restoration efforts. Henry, Julia's son, is at this point taken over by the devil, who specifically demands to meet Amorth. Amorth realises upon entering the convent that he must overcome an overwhelming obstacle against a very strong devil.

Russell Crowe's genius reemerges in The Pope's Exorcist after a period of hiding out. It is noteworthy that Crowe gave a standout performance in the movie, and it is clear that he had a great time playing Father Amorth. The writers deserve praise for crafting a compelling character whose worst nightmare is losing to France in the World Cup. It's a lovely guilty pleasure to watch Crowe humorously battle demons while riding a Vespa scooter around Rome's neighbourhoods. Although his Italian accent may alienate some viewers, it is unquestionably better than Jared Leto's in House of Gucci. Peter DeSouza-Feighoney as Henry, who gives a wonderful portrayal that is both sympathetic and violent, is the star performer.

In this frantic horror-thriller, some scenes, especially those taking place in the catacombs, are performed remarkably effectively. Another scene at the conclusion that features a woman covered in blood is inspired by Japanese horror. Additionally, the storyline of the film skillfully addresses the problem of sexual abuse in the church. Funny moments are a wonderful diversion from the ongoing strain. Because of the story's steady development, suspense builds up over time and eventually reaches a crescendo. Even though the film ultimately follows a traditional horror structure, it nonetheless manages to amuse audiences, thanks in large part to Crowe's fantastic sense of comedy.