Doubt (2008)

This is a simple film with a superb cast.
The plot is basic: did Father Flynn (Philip Seymour Hoffman) abuse the young Donald Miller (Joseph Foster II)? The strict Sister Aloysius (Meryl Streep) certainly believes so, despite the obvious lack of evidence. Sure, Donald was caught drinking communion wine, but why? Was it an act of rebellion against his abusive father? Or was it freely given to him?
Sister James (Amy Adams) first feels that he's guilty but after a simple talk, she doesn't think that he was inappropriate to the boy, despite almost immediately seeing a tender hug between the two after Donald's stuff spills out of his bag.
But in the end, Sister Aloysius fibs and gets Father Flynn to resign which finally puts a smile on the face of the known troublemaker, William London (Mike Roukis). While it is a victory for her, it is a victory for Father Flynn as he gets a promotion and the ability to continue his path of destruction, still Sister Aloysius has her doubts.
Though this film occurs in 1964, it could almost occur in any time, as the priests will always be superior to nuns and have sneaky ways of getting away with their crimes. The acting is fabulous and there is not a line out of place. All four of the main actors received Oscar nominations and they undoubtedly deserved them. Grade: A-
Side Notes:
-It strikes me as odd that Sister James and Sister Aloysius aren't wearing wedding rings as is typical of nuns, being married to God and all.
-Sister Aloysius was actually married to man who was killed in World War II.
-Why does Mrs. Miller (Viola Davis) say that Donald would have been killed if he stayed in his old school? I need to know these things.
-My favorite scene is the juxtaposition between the meal the priests share and the meal the nuns share. They couldn't be more different.