Mahmoud Moursy I decided to watch this movie because I thought I could use a thrill & I chose (The Rite) particularly as I love Hopkins & I wanted to see him in a new area .. Hopkins didn't turn me down but the movie did.I actually liked the build up , defining Micheal (the main character) was good ,& that's what annoys me the characters & the side stories took more time & attention than the main event which came very short & not enough scary. what I mean is Rosaria's exorcism process took much longer than Lucas's & was better directed , but not more scary & I think that's because of Hopkins great performance .I was disappointed as the movie wasn't scary enough, a lot of motives just weren't clear & the End was kind of rushed and far from creative .

CousinBagunca The Rite fits itself into The Exorcist (1973) sub-genre. When you're in for a movie that's about exorcism, I think it's impossible to not compare it to The Exorcist. The Exorcist spawned a sub-genre followed by many.Though it's basically the same old stuff, this movie does not disappoint. You pretty much know what's going to happen the entire movie (maybe except for the finale, which can choose between a good ending and a bad ending).Anthony Hopkins is great. Not much to talk about him, he's always fantastic.I'd say go for it. At least, you might end the movie wondering about your faith, heh heh heh.

Sherin The movie starts slow ... but picks pace ... it is a movie for those who don't believe in God ... to understand things from their perspective ... I loved the movie and how it dealt with questions that modern youth are bound to ask... it would have better if these questions are addressed in more detail .. but actions speak louder than words ... Some things aren't explained clearly ... particularly why the father had to get possessed ... however, the hero rose up to the occasion as always :). This movie reinstates the importance of God and how devil works in cunning ways, even today ... when most think it is a myth! However, am not sure why they had to kill the girl ... and why they were not able to exorcise her!

mickmaxy An excellent and memorable tale. Anthony Hopkins does not disappoint in this gritty recounting of the burden borne by exorcising priests, he displays a battery of personalities all believable in the way that only Hopkins can be comfortable in so many skins. Colin O'Donoghue portrays the hesitant priest well in that he shows the 'prove it then' attitude of youth coupled with determined maturity by a recently experienced epiphany. Musical score was for the most part done very well for the genre where it is barely noticed by being well blended to suit the visual experience. A pity Ciarán Hinds did not play a larger part, but the films purpose was to focus on Teacher, Student and Evil's part in life.