As far as deciding whether the priest really did what he was accused of? Hmm, I’d say guilty. But who knows?

Would I recommend this film? Certainly, especially to fans of Ms. Streep or Mr. Hoffman. Those who have seen the play will probably not love it as much. In a scale of one to ten it is a 7.5 for me.

Some scenes to keep an eye on: the one I previously mentioned with Davis and Streep; the scene between Hoffman and Adams after she receives a letter from her brother; and those that include reactions from the two altar boys. Obviously these scenes represent the director’s point of view, but they are helpful in shaping one’s opinion or decision about the priest’s guilt or innocence. In that respect, ctrating doubt, the film is quite effective.

Next: hopefully Clint Eastwood’s new film or “The Reader” with Kate Winslet.