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American seminary student Michael Kovak travels to Italy to take an exorcism course.American seminary student Michael Kovak travels to Italy to take an exorcism course.American seminary student Michael Kovak travels to Italy to take an exorcism course.
- Awards
- 1 win & 5 nominations
Christopher Rodriguez Marquette
- Eddie
- (as Chris Marquette)
- Director
- Writers
- Michael Petroni
- Matt Baglio(suggestion)
- All cast & crew
- Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaMikael Håfström attended exorcisms to prepare for directing this movie. He was not allowed to witness them, but he could hear what was happening from outside the door.
- GoofsAfter the exorcism scene, from the moment Colin O'Donoghue plays with the nail, he looses his American accent and Irish accent takes over for the whole scene when he talks with Anthony Hopkins.
- Quotes
Father Lucas Trevant: You be careful, Michael.
Michael Kovak: Why?
Father Lucas Trevant: Choosing not to believe in the devil won't protect you from him.
- Crazy creditsThe 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."
- ConnectionsFeatured in Scream Awards 2010 (2010)
- SoundtracksDon't Miss Me
Written by Derek Trucks and Michael Mattison
Performed by The Derek Trucks Band
Courtesy of Victor Records
By Arrangement with Sony Music Entertainment
Featured review
The Rite saves the dying exorcism sub-genres
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.
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.
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Details
- Release date
- Countries of origin
- Official site
- Languages
- Also known as
- Nghi Lễ Trừ Tà
- Filming locations
- Budapest, Hungary(as Italy)
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Budget
- $37,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $33,047,633
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $14,789,393
- Jan 30, 2011
- Gross worldwide
- $96,560,591
- Runtime1 hour 54 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
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