Cubussoli Very very predictable, including the post credit scene !!!

AnhartLinkin This story has more twists and turns than a second-rate soap opera.

Hadrina The movie's neither hopeful in contrived ways, nor hopeless in different contrived ways. Somehow it manages to be wonderful

Erica Derrick By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

TwoWardrobes Interesting in parts. Humorous in parts. Why we needed to see wannabe actors auditioning for scenes that don't end up featuring in the film? No idea. If it was meant as a substitute for material that they knew they wouldn't get, then it I'm afraid it failed.They had so little access, unsurprisingly, that it didn't really teach us anything we didn't already know. The 'squirreling' isn't a revelation, I think most of us have seen film of middle aged saddos trying to wind leavers up. Some of the old footage was interesting but Louis didn't add to that library. The film did succeed in showing Marty's colours, this former Church 'muscle' objected to being reminded of his hypocrisy by Louis after the Church made veiled threats, who knows what he actually did. Felt Louis ducked that one though, afraid of losing his best subject. In fact, the whole thing lacked daring.Ultimately, not very satisfying. Might be a good for somebody who has lived under a rock and doesn't know anything about the Cult and their crazy folk.

gavin6942 Louis Theroux documents his investigation into what goes on behind the scenes of the infamous Church of Scientology.As of right now (2017), there are two big documentaries on Scientology. This one, and the one made by HBO. Frankly, the HBO one is a bit better and definitely a must-see. This one is also good, and while it covers much of the same ground, it does go into other areas, too. Theroux, to his credit, seems to have very little fear of being arrested and gets some great footage near the base.This film does have some strange narrative devices, such as casting actors in the roles of real Scientologists and then having them act out events that allegedly occurred. One scene in particular (in "the hole") is very effective. The casting of "Tom Cruise", unfortunately, never seems to go anywhere.

garvint The only problem with the whole film is using stock footage of Scientology meetings.There is no actual investigation,except to "simulate" what happens with ex members.But by far the worst aspect of the film is that struggle really hard to actually make something controversial.Its more theatre if peoples natural persoanlities.

Darkskynet For those of you who have a keen interest in cults, let me make clear that this film isn't to teach you the ways of Scientology, more to help expose what they're really hiding. It opens with various clips of the Scientology Church just to show you the impact and scale this 'religion' has made and answers the questions, 'why make a film about it?' Enter Louis. One of BBCs most un-intimidating journalists to date. He visits EX Scientologists who expose the Church for what it really is. Going into detail about how many felt they were kept against their will, beaten, and shockingly harassed in their own homes once leaving the church. This side of the film, is very much like his regular programme. The way Louis Interviews, and the filmic style is 'samey', so nothing new here, though very interesting. To fully understand the teaching behind Scientology, Louis hired actors to re create various stages of the Church. This was a very love/hate area for myself. Even though it was entertaining, and it did give you an eerie sense of what goes on behind the Churches doors, it also felt like a forceful 'fill' to separate programme with film. Another issue I had with the film was there seemed to be no attempt to physically contact one of the leaders of the Church, David Miscavidge. Unlike previous documentaries where Louis will forcefully never stop hassling until he gets some form of meeting, this filmed seem to lack that and focus more on the recreation videos. Overall, If you enjoy watching Louis Theroux, then you wont be disappointed. He excels in his journalistic performance. He keeps you on the edge of your seat in such a passive, non aggressive way. Moments of humour are clear in the film, which if you know Theroux style documentaries will fully understand.For those who would like to watch this as a one off, don't expect a comedy and don't expect an educational video. This is about exposure behind closed doors.