THE RITE (Theatrical Release USA 2011)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.2|5.0 Starsìììì

The Rite bases itself on the true story of Father Gary Thomas, an American exorcist. The film is well portrayed and is worth at least one ticket. This is another good film for veteran Dutch actor Rutger Hauer.

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Storyline

Michael Kovak (Colin O’Donoghue), a new priest, travels to Rome to learn exorcism and successfully exorcises Father Lucas Trevant (Anthony Hopkins).

Additional Thanks

Thank You to Director Mikael Håfström for directing efforts. Thank you to Executive Producers Robert Bernacchi, Richard Brener, and Merideth Finn for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Angeline (Alice Braga), Father Xavier (Ciarán Hinds), Father Matthew (Toby Jones), Istvan Kovak (Rutger Hauer), Rosaria (Marta Gastini), Aunt Andria (Maria Grazia Cucinotta), Francesca (Arianna Veronesi), Vincenzo (Andrea Calligari), Eddie (Chris Marquette), Nina (Torrey DeVitto), and Young Michael (Ben Cheetham).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. It is worth at least one view.

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