Saturday, April 2, 2016

The Rite (2011): Anthony Hopkins, Exorcism and the Holy Roman Catholic Church


     Directed by Mikael Hafstrom, and written by Michael Petroni, The Rite (2011) was generally well-received within the Catholic community. Inspired by Matt Baglio's 2009 book The Rite: The Making of a Modern Exorcist, the story is loosely based on true events surrounding the Exorcism training of Father Gary Thomas. The plot centers on a young to-be-ordained priest, suffering from lack of faith, who is sent to Rome to study and learn from the veteran clergy working in the realm of Demonic Possession and Exorcism. Skeptical at first, the novice soon faces a terrifying reality. The film has a gripping visual tone and the attention given to church practice lends an air of authenticity. Colin O'Donoghue stars in the lead role. Anthony Hopkins steals the show in his role as an experienced Exorcist. The supporting cast is good as well, including Alice Braga, Ciaran Hinds and Rutger Hauer. 

The Rite: Exorcism and the Roman Catholic Church

The Rite: Exorcism and the Roman Catholic Church

The Rite: Exorcism and the Roman Catholic Church

The Rite: Exorcism and the Roman Catholic Church

The Rite: Exorcism and the Roman Catholic Church

The Rite: Exorcism and the Roman Catholic Church

The Rite: Exorcism and the Roman Catholic Church

The Rite: Exorcism and the Roman Catholic Church

Anthony Hopkins. The Rite: Exorcism and the Roman Catholic Church

The Rite: Exorcism and the Roman Catholic Church

Anthony Hopkins. The Rite: Exorcism and the Roman Catholic Church

Anthony Hopkins. The Rite: Exorcism and the Roman Catholic Church

The Rite: Exorcism and the Roman Catholic Church

Anthony Hopkins. The Rite: Exorcism and the Roman Catholic Church

Anthony Hopkins. The Rite: Exorcism and the Roman Catholic Church

Anthony Hopkins. The Rite: Exorcism and the Roman Catholic Church

The Rite: Exorcism and the Roman Catholic Church

Anthony Hopkins. The Rite: Exorcism and the Roman Catholic Church

The Rite: Exorcism and the Roman Catholic Church

The Rite: Exorcism and the Roman Catholic Church

Anthony Hopkins. The Rite: Exorcism and the Roman Catholic Church

The Rite: Exorcism and the Roman Catholic Church

Anthony Hopkins. The Rite: Exorcism and the Roman Catholic Church

Anthony Hopkins. The Rite: Exorcism and the Roman Catholic Church

Anthony Hopkins. The Rite: Exorcism and the Roman Catholic Church

Anthony Hopkins. The Rite: Exorcism and the Roman Catholic Church

The Rite: Exorcism and the Roman Catholic Church

Anthony Hopkins. The Rite: Exorcism and the Roman Catholic Church

Anthony Hopkins. The Rite: Exorcism and the Roman Catholic Church

Anthony Hopkins. The Rite: Exorcism and the Roman Catholic Church

The Rite: Exorcism and the Roman Catholic Church

Anthony Hopkins. The Rite: Exorcism and the Roman Catholic Church


"The Rite"- movie trailer