Review of The Rite (2011) by Darryl S — 26 Dec 2012

Nothing exceptional just another exorcist movie.

This review of The Rite (2011) was written by Darryl S on 26 Dec 2012.

The Rite has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Sr. Rose Pacatte (156) for National Catholic Reporter (122) on 28 Jun 2017

The Rite is theological and supernatural horror because it is faith seeking understanding in terrifying and inexplicable circumstances…

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By Grant T (830) on 18 Jul 2017

Aside from thin character development and a weak lead, The Rite earns its viewing opportunity for a decent (if not totally memorable) exorcism tale…

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By Mike S (2,123) on 07 Jul 2015

Stale, really boring, and one of the cheesiest exorcism movies I have ever seen I believe…

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By Sean Burns (1,156) for Philadelphia Weekly (778) on 02 May 2015

It's one of those films that pretends to take ideas about faith seriously, until it's time for the CGI money shots to kick in…

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By Soraia C (6) on 12 Jul 2018

I really liked it.While there were some parts that weren't as good, the movie is still great and I don't understand why people don't like it…

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By Tony J (174) on 19 Dec 2017

Anthony Hopkins is as excellent as ever but there is no point to like this film…

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By David A (1,816) on 07 Jan 2016

Enjoyed the movie till it ended. Really enjoyed the way the past was tied to the present in the movie could watch again…

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By Margaret P (43) on 18 Jan 2015

Very good film. Anthony Hopkins & Ciiaran Hinds superb as usual. Colin O'Donaghue quite talented…

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By Broyax (884) on 22 Jan 2017

A première vue, l'approche réaliste (un bien grand mot pour ce folklore de dévôts) ou à tout le moins sceptique est intéressante…

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By Alison T (44) on 27 Mar 2018

This movie would be great expect for the fact that Colin Donoghues both acting and character was god awful…

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