TLDR;
Jeremy Jahns reviews "The Conjuring: Last Rights," noting it as the supposed end to the main Conjuring movie series. He points out the film's overstuffed plot, which includes a family being terrorized, the Warrens dealing with their daughter's engagement and inherited senses, and the fiancé's attempts to fit in. While there are some creepy moments reminiscent of the first Conjuring film, the movie suffers from too much family drama and a generic feel, ultimately making it a disappointing conclusion to the series.
- The movie tries to balance a haunted family with the Warrens' family drama, but it doesn't quite work.
- It has some cool conjuring moments, but nothing feels new.
- The movie is too long and overstuffed.
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Introduction to The Conjuring: Last Rights [1:02]
"The Conjuring: Last Rights" is presented as the final installment in the Conjuring movie series, though spin-offs may continue. Directed by Michael Chavez, it is described as the Warrens' biggest case, leading to their retirement and tying back to their early work. Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson reprise their roles as the Warrens.
Overstuffed Plot and Family Drama [2:49]
The movie's plot is too crowded, featuring a family being terrorized by a demon alongside the Warrens dealing with their daughter's engagement and her inherited psychic abilities. The fiancé's attempts to integrate into the family add another layer. The reviewer expresses a preference for focusing more on the haunted family's experiences.
Positives and Negatives [3:23]
The film has some cool conjuring moments similar to those in other haunted house movies and previous Conjuring films, but it lacks originality. There are creepy visuals, lighting tricks, and jump scares. The strongest parts of the movie are when it evokes the atmosphere of the first Conjuring, with unseen presences lurking in dark corners. The daughter's rhyme, intended to calm her during demonic encounters, feels out of place.
Warrens Arrive Too Late [5:17]
The Warrens arrive at the haunted house late in the movie, diminishing their impact. The film jumps from the family experiencing minor disturbances to being severely terrorized, without enough build-up. The reviewer suggests that reducing the Warren family drama and increasing the focus on the haunted family would have improved the film.
Generic Formula and Length Issues [6:03]
The movie follows the familiar Conjuring formula of a family terrorized by spirits, but it is stretched to an unnecessary 2 hours and 15 minutes. The reviewer believes there is a solid hour-and-a-half movie within, but poor decisions detract from the overall quality. A scene involving the fiancé speeding off in a car and crashing is highlighted as particularly illogical and humorous.
Conclusion [7:15]
"The Conjuring: Last Rights" wraps up the series on a disappointing note. It feels generic and unmemorable, failing to leave a lasting impression. The reviewer suggests the series should have ended years ago, as the franchise has finally caught up with reality.