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The Rite
(2011)
 
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Director:
Mikael
Håfström |
COUNTRY
USA |
GENRE
Thriller/Horror |
NORWEGIAN TITLE
The
Rite |
RUNNING
TIME
113 minutes |
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Producer:
Beau Flynn
Tripp Vinson |
Screenwriter:
Matt Baglio
Michael Petroni |
Review
Anthony Hopkins' bravura physical performance as a semi-burnt-out
exorcist keeps this thematically rehashed film, about possessing demons
and various members of the clergy trying to fight them off, half afloat.
There is little else inspiring though, neither in the weary, long-winded
script, nor in Swedish Mikael Håfström's sleepy direction. The film
lacks edge in most every way possible, and tries half-heartedly to
compensate with stylish sets, Freudian explanations and forceful acting.
The latter is the most effective of the three, with young Italian
actress Marta Gastini putting in a sparkling performance next to
Hopkins'.
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