However, hopkinss hammy display serves the rite well, if. And how does a father call out the man or woman in his growing children. The making of a modern exorcist was published in 2009 by doubleday with an audio version shortly thereafter by st. The rite is a scary, very effective supernatural thriller with genuine, triumphant christian faith. This too is from the book by matt baglio, although in the book, this priest is italian. According to radio producer nick thomm mp3, the book and film were written simultaneously so the movie cant really be said to be based on the book. The making of a modern exorcist by matt baglio 304 pp. The screenplay is by michael petroni the chronicles of narnia. What is real in the anthony hopkins exorcist movie.
Jan 28, 2011 the rite follows skeptical seminary student michael kovak, who reluctantly attends exorcism school at the vatican. Inconsistent acting, terrible dialog, no sense of pacing, horrible music and audio mixing, and nonsensical editing make for one of the least enjoyable movies i have ever seen. In 2198, one hundred and fifty years after the desperate wars that destroyed an overpopulated earth, man lives precariously on a hundred hastilyestablished colony worlds and in the seven giant ships that once ferried men to the stars. Anthony hopkins is as excellent as ever, but hes no match for the rite s dawdling pace and lack of chills or colin odonoghues tentative performance in the leading.
The rite is een amerikaanshongaarsitaliaanse thrillerhorrorfilm uit 2011 onder regie van mikael hafstrom. Rather it seems there was inspiration and collaboration. Mention exorcism to the average american and the first thought is likely to be about a movie. Rite of passage from the movie courageous book at christian. Jan 26, 2011 this too is from the book by matt baglio, although in the book, this priest is italian. Enders game is a movie released back in late 20, but that movie was based on a much older book series by orson scott card. Subtlety is not the strong suit of sir anthony hopkins, who plays father lucas trevant, the best beelzebubbuster in all of vatican city. Unfortunately either baglias material left little wiggle room or. This month the rite opens at movie theaters across the united states.
Unfortunately some people are bothered by the lead in the movie. Hidden figures movie vs the true story of katherine johnson, nasa. Really, the main reason to watch the rite is to see hopkins the silence of the lambs back in full hannibal lecterstyle swing, chewing on his lines and salivating over his verbs, using his blocky body, beady eyes, and naughty trolls smile to suggest terrifying menace. As hopkins appears onscreen, the rite slips into gear and grows solemn and effective. It is deeply catholic in its sensibilities, though i think. And so with a few name changes to protect the innocent michael petroni adapted this book for the screen and in doing so developed a very understandable survey of the. Harsh judgments are difficult to prove and can give readers the sense that you were unfair in your assessment. While hes in rome, michael meets an unorthodox priest, father lucas anthony hopkins, who introduces him to the darker side of his faith, uncovering the devils reach even to one of the holiest places on earth. The rite is a 2011 supernatural horror film directed by mikael hafstrom and written by michael petroni. Oct 14, 2011 subtlety is not the strong suit of sir anthony hopkins, who plays father lucas trevant, the best beelzebubbuster in all of vatican city. Hopkins delivers an excellent performance in this duel role.
The elements in the movie are taken from examples provided in the book. Second, the burning of books scene in the movie like that in fahrenheit 451 and the day after tomorrow is simply sickening to bibliophiles like me. The voyage of the dawn treader, suggested by the book by matt baglio. An admittedly quick search showed me that the other books in the series by other, i mean the ones not titled enders game seem to have a bit of a bad rap.
The real horror story behind the rite december 2, 2014 by realhorrorstories leave a comment the rite starring sir anthony hopkins was released in 2007 and could be easily mistaken for yet another movie attempting to cash in on the exorcist frenzy that has existed since the 1970s. Anthony hopkins is as excellent as ever, but hes no match for the rites dawdling pace and lack of chills or colin odonoghues tentative performance in the leading. Dec 02, 2014 the real horror story behind the rite december 2, 2014 by realhorrorstories leave a comment the rite starring sir anthony hopkins was released in 2007 and could be easily mistaken for yet another movie attempting to cash in on the exorcist frenzy that has existed since the 1970s. About this book in the rite, journalist matt baglio uses the astonishing story of one american priests training as an exorcist to reveal that the phenomena of possession, demons, the devil, and exorcism are not merely a remnant of the archaic past, but remain a fearsome power in many peoples lives even today. The movie was inspired by true events and based on a book by matt baglia.
Horror bound had a staff book club this summer and we all read the ritual by adam nevill. Whats his face costars with anthony hopkins in a supernatural thriller exorcism style. Richard brener, merideth finn and robert bernacchi serve as executive producers, with mark tuohy coproducing. The inspiration for the movie the rite, starring anthony hopkins, this book provides a uniquely intimate glimpse into the chilling world of a reallife roman catholic exorcist. New line cinema presents, a contrafilm production, a mikael hafstrom film, the rite. The rite stars one of my favorite actors, anthony hopkins.
Key, important details from both the book and movie adaptations of stephen kings it are in play in this feature if you. Its too bad the rest of the movie doesnt live up to him. But keep in mind that a bad book takes as long to write as a good one, and every author deserves fair treatment. The ritual is an alternate englishlanguage title for ingmar bergmans the rite riten. The rite follows skeptical seminary student michael kovak, who reluctantly attends exorcism school at the vatican. Sorcery book a rite of swords, book 7 in the sorcerers ring. The book is nonfiction and follows the training of san francisco priest father gary thomas as he journeys to rome to learn the trade of exorcism the movie character michael kovak is said to be based on a chicagoarea exorcist. Jan 29, 2011 the rite is remarkably dull where its most obvious predecessor, the exorcist, was sharp as a switchblade. For generations, other religions and cultures have put their children through a rite of passage to adulthood. With the church receiving an estimated halfmillion exorcism requests annually, roman catholic officials stated they wanted priests in every diocese trained to expel demons.
Although there is debate as to the genre, the rite packs thrills and dark subject matter into a religious film some feel qualifies as horror. The possessed spitting up nails, for instance, the dislocated jaw and the like. Suggested by the book by matt baglio, screenwriter michael petroni the chronicles of narnia. If you are a fan of horror or metal let me know your thoughts about the film or novel in the. The book of rites, also known as the liji, is a collection of texts describing the social forms, administration, and ceremonial rites of the zhou dynasty as they were understood in the warring states and the early han periods. Baglios book was one of deep probing questions about the reality of exorcism vs. Spoilers for the ritual both the novel and film adaptation follow. The ritual tells the very original story of a bunch of. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the rite of passage near you. This does not appear in margot lee shetterlys hidden figures book, on which the movie is based, and seems to be an element of fiction created by the filmmakers. If youre looking for a good story to thrill you, watch the movie.
Yet, there are some modern easiness crept into the film, may be to make the audience easy or make a. The rite book did the real michael kovak take classes in rome to become an exorcist. The rite is remarkably dull where its most obvious predecessor, the exorcist, was sharp as a switchblade. It should be noted that the movie was actually based on just a 55page proposal for the book, which might in part explain some of the movie s deviations. Matt baglio, an american journalist in rome, wrote a book based on father garys story. Made for swedish television in 1969, this short film was bergmans revenge against those who opposed his. Jan 28, 2011 i have read the book by gabriele amorth an exorcist tells his story, the chief exorcist of the diocese of rome, and though there are many similarities, some aspects are more dramatized in the movie and strangely some more harrowing in the book. According to the rite true story, father gary thomas, who is portrayed by actor colin odonoghue in the movie, attended exorcism classes, among others, during his nine month stay. Jan 28, 2011 and thats exactly what the rite feels like. The ritual finally hit over 300 cinemas last friday to an enthusiastic response from critics and horror fans. The making of a modern exorcist, which itself is based on supposedly real events as witnessed and recounted by american thenexorcistintraining father gary thomas and his experiences of being sent to rome to be trained and work daily. The rite is theological and supernatural horror because it is faith seeking understanding in terrifying and inexplicable circumstances.
Although the theology of demonic possession is bent a little for dramatic effect, the movie presents a very intriguing and mostly genuine representation of a christian view of the spirit world. Its the gripping tale of a san jose, california, priest, father gary thomas, who at his bishops request went to rome to study exorcism. It should be noted that the movie was actually based on just a 55page proposal for the book, which. The voyage of the dawn treader penned a script that. What are your feelings about the main character in the book vs. Meet real exorcist michael kovak and the real father lucas trevant, gary. Many people are aware of the jewish practice of the bar. The voyage of the dawn treader penned a script that has some interesting notions about spirituality.
Jan 28, 2011 whats his face costars with anthony hopkins in a supernatural thriller exorcism style. What might you have changed in the movie if you were making it. Unfortunately either baglias material left little wiggle room or screenwriter michael petroni is inept with dialogue. Colin odonoghue is the newminted priest with a truckload. I have read the book by gabriele amorth an exorcist tells his story, the chief exorcist of the diocese of rome, and though there are many similarities, some aspects are more dramatized in the movie and strangely some more harrowing in the book. Journalist baglio follows a catholic priest through the latters training to become an exorcist in this incisive look at the churchs rite of exorcism and its use in contemporary life. Mar 16, 2011 but the book is much better than the movie. The opening credits state that the movie is suggested by the book by matt baglio which is called the rite. Jan 27, 2011 suggested by the book by matt baglio, screenwriter michael petroni the chronicles of narnia. Anthony hopkins is a veteran exorcist who shows a novice the tricks of the trade, so to speak, in the rite, a decidedly sober supernatural thriller about demonic possession that stands in stark contrast to the gymnastic pyrotechnics of the exorcism of emily rose and the last exorcism.
Colin odonoghue portrays michael kovak, an american man whose family insists he become either a mortician or a priest. The side of the skeptic is kept in the mix at all times, and i loved the eerie mood maintained throughout the horror movie. Did he she match what you imagined from reading the book. In an era of aging preadults and wandering adultolescents, pastorwriterfather of four jim mcbride gives parents a practical tool to launch their children into lives with purpose. Igor stravinskys the rite of spring is a modern masterpiece and it is a shame that it has become eponymous to this film. In 2007, the vatican announced a new initiative to educate clergy in the rite of exorcism. The book is a straightforward account of what matt baglio found, and the result of his research on the history of exorcism.
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