Review of The Rite (2011) by Yuriati T — 21 Oct 2011

You call this a horror movie? I'm sorry they did it wrong. Hopkins, too, did it wrong. A big disappointment.

This review of The Rite (2011) was written by Yuriati T on 21 Oct 2011.

The Rite has generally received mixed reviews.

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