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38 out of 100

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5.4 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 88 Ratings

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  • Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Ciarán Hinds, Colin O'Donoghue
  • Summary: Inspired by true events, The Rite follows skeptical seminary student Michael Kovak, who reluctantly attends exorcism school at the Vatican. While in Rome, he meets an unorthodox priest, Father Lucas, who introduces him to the darker side of his faith. The Rite is a supernatural thriller that uncovers the devil's reach to even one of the holiest places on Earth. (Warner Bros.)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 33
  3. Negative: 12 out of 33
  1. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Amy Biancolli
    Jan 27, 2011
    75
    For all the hellfire histrionics and well-timed jump scares, there is actual, admirable intellect behind The Rite.
  2. Empire
    Reviewed by: Damon Wise
    Feb 21, 2011
    60
    Just don't walk in expecting to become a believer by the end.
  3. The Globe and Mail (Toronto)
    Reviewed by: Liam Lacey
    Jan 28, 2011
    38
    Some of the most memorable performances from great actors are also their worst: Add to that list Anthony Hopkins's turn as a sinister old Jesuit.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 26
  3. Negative: 3 out of 26
  1. Rogerdob
    9
    I don't understand why the critics hate this movie...it's very exciting. It is actually better than the Grandaddy of all such movie, The Exorcist. This movie takes the idea of demons residing in people seriously, framing it in a story about a non-believer and a believer. There are quite a few scary moments, and the exorcisms are rather realistic...no turning around of heads, and no pea soup.… Expand
    • 4 of 5 users said yes
  2. grandpajoe6191
    4
    What I don't get from "The Rite" is (except the usual outstanding performance by Anthony Hopkins) that its a 114 minute christian advertisement that the devil sucks and Jesus will save your ass. Unfortunately, he didn't save mine.… Expand
    • 3 of 3 users said yes
  3. Bart
    0
    By half way through the film I was ready to start worshiping Satan if he would bring the film to an end quicker. What a waste of a talented actor on a real stinker of a script. If I had to point a finger at the cause on this piece of crud, it would be at the writer.… Expand
    • 5 of 6 users said yes

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