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The Rite (2011) 5.9
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Metascore: 38/100
Reviews: 178 user | 247 critic | 33 from Metacritic.com An American seminary student travels to Italy to take an exorcism course. Director:Mikael Håfström |
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Cast
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| Colin O'Donoghue | ... | ||
| Alice Braga | ... | ||
| Ciarán Hinds | ... | ||
| Rutger Hauer | ... | ||
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| Marta Gastini | ... | ||
| Maria Grazia Cucinotta | ... | ||
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Andrea Calligari | ... |
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| Torrey DeVitto | ... | ||
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Sandra
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Michael, the son of a funeral director grows indifferent to his father and joins a Seminary. On his way to the course completion, he is overwhelmed by a strong lack of faith. His religious beliefs are further jolted when he sees a young girl haplessly dying in a road accident for whom he reluctantly performs the ritual to absolve her sins. His mentor still believes in him and urges him to go to Italy to take an exorcism course hoping that he it would strengthen his faith in Christianity. In Italy he attends a session from Father Xavier who soon becomes aware of his skepticism. As a result he sends him to an eminent Jesuit exorcist, Father Lucas, whose ways though questionable are quite effective. He witnesses the exorcism of a sixteen year old girl but still seems unconvinced. Father Lucas explains to him that it takes multiple sessions over a long stretch of time to completely free a victim from the demon. Despite witnessing some supernatural occurrences during the aforesaid exorcism... Written by who knows
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You can only defeat it when you believe. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for disturbing thematic material, violence, frightening images, and language including sexual references | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Release Date:
28 January 2011 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
$37,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£626,159 (UK) (25 February 2011)Gross:
$33,037,754 (USA) (1 April 2011)Company Credits
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Written by Antonio Vivaldi
Performed by Ensemble Elan featuring Maya Magub
Courtesy of Evolution Music Partners, LLC
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The first trailer for the film features music from Wojciech Kilar's score of Dracula, which also starred Anthony Hopkins. See more »Goofs
The light was always outside the confessional box and would be switched off if someone was occupying the confessional by the priest or would be switched off if no priest was available. This is not a goof See more »Quotes
Father Lucas Trevant: You know, the interesting thing about sceptics, is that we're always looking for proof... the question is, what on earth would we ever do if we found it?See more »
Crazy Credits
The Warner Brothers logo breaks apart and reforms as the New Line Cinema logo. A voice says "Don't be afraid. Do you believe in sin? There's nothing to believe in." See more »Soundtracks
"The Four Seasons"Written by Antonio Vivaldi
Performed by Ensemble Elan featuring Maya Magub
Courtesy of Evolution Music Partners, LLC
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After losing faith in the exorcism sub-genres and my sister telling me how average this movie was, i didn't expect much from The Rite. Honestly, the only reason i watched it was because of Anthony Hopkins, and i am glad i did. This movie has everything that fans want in an exorcism movie. Some people may find it a bit slow paced but the movie does not steer off course, every minute is relevant to the storyline.
Even in his 70's, Mr Hopkins did just what was expected from him. He gave a powerful performance which scared the living hell out of me and played his most convincing role since Hannibal Lector but surprisingly so did someone else, someone who i had never heard of. Yes, i am talking about Colin O'Donoghue, who managed to stay in the light and make a great connection with his co-stars. Every character in the movie was fully utilized specially that of Alice Braga.
I find that many people fail to see the spark in this film, and the only reason i can think of is that people these days are too fond of gore which this movie lacks. Surely, The Rite is not for the "Doubters" but for the people who believe and have interest in this subject.
After decades of miserable exorcism movies, finally we got us a winner. Can i dare say that this movie is better than The Exorcist?, No i cant but this is definitely the "Second Best" ..
Now i can confidently say that "you were wrong big sister".
With solid performances, amazing cinematography and mind blowing sound effects, i give it a 9/10.