Here we are: five movies deep into the most unlikely of cinematic universes with the latest film in the Conjuring series, The Nun. Watching producer James Wan and company spin a surprise summer hit out into a fully-fledged world with a lore all its own has been a real treat. But for a cinematic universe to work, its entries need to function well on their own, not just in service of the larger story. While there’s certainly fun to be had here and there, it often feels like The Nun is trying to skate by on name recognition and good looks alone, leaving us with an undeniably superficial ride, albeit an entertaining one, through what the posters bill as the darkest chapter of Conjuring history.
Source: IGN.com The Nun Review