Storyline

Called to a French monastery following the appearance of a dead body, Detective Pierre Niemans (Jean Reno) finds himself investigating what appears to be a radical cult killing that's based on obscure passages from the Bible. When fellow detective Reda (Benoît Magimel) shows up, his own murder investigation intertwining with Niemans', it becomes clear that a grand conspiracy is underway, one that spans the globe and reaches all the way back to World War II.

Plot Keywords

commissioner, detective, monk, nazi, murderer, murder victim, dark, eerie, tense, thrilling, brutal, raw, france, monastery, police station, church, woods, hospital room, conspiracy, murder, investigation, cult, religion, bible, mystery, discovery, 2010s

Short Review

Like any number of sequels, it is difficult to match the original. Jean Reno is as reliable as ever, and the story begins promisingly enough bringing the two cops together, along similar lines to the first film, but then it starts to get convoluted, despite good camera work adding to the tension. Super powered monks propel us towards an Indiana Jones kind of finale and from a thriller, albeit with some well orchestrated scenes, we get to an adventure romp. I'd stick to the first film, or even try the recent tv series for something more credible.

Trailer

Streaming Service

1. Amazon Video : Rent from $1.99, Or $0.00 with a Prime membership