YMNolan Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 So there's this movie called [i]The Rite[/i] coming out starring Anthony Hopkins as an old Vatican exorcist who is tutoring a young, skeptical priest in the ways of spiritual warfare. It's - of course - based on a true story. Sound's like it could be cool but we're talking about Hollywood here. Could turn out to be anti-Catholic and filled with errors. Plus, it is a horror movie, the main point of which is to scare people, not present Catholic teaching. So anyone hear anything good or bad about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeresaBenedicta Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 [quote name='YMNolan' timestamp='1294260672' post='2197078'] So there's this movie called [i]The Rite[/i] coming out starring Anthony Hopkins as an old Vatican exorcist who is tutoring a young, skeptical priest in the ways of spiritual warfare. It's - of course - based on a true story. Sound's like it could be cool but we're talking about Hollywood here. Could turn out to be anti-Catholic and filled with errors. Plus, it is a horror movie, the main point of which is to scare people, not present Catholic teaching. So anyone hear anything good or bad about it? [/quote] I'm already terrified. Excorcist movie + Anthony Hopkins = Dread. The book is supposed to be really good (on a Catholic level as well). We'll see how it goes when it's turned into the movie.... But, I'm terrified none the less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximilianus Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 (edited) I hope it does the book justice. Edited January 6, 2011 by Maximilianus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DameAgnes Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 [quote name='Maximilianus' timestamp='1294290216' post='2197321'] I hope it does the book justice. [/quote] This reviewer says the book, anyway, gets it right. http://www.patheos.com/Resources/Additional-Resources/Book-Gets-It-Right-The-Rite-Julie-Davis.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YMNolan Posted January 7, 2011 Author Share Posted January 7, 2011 [quote name='DameAgnes' timestamp='1294341011' post='2197413'] This reviewer says the book, anyway, gets it right. http://www.patheos.com/Resources/Additional-Resources/Book-Gets-It-Right-The-Rite-Julie-Davis.html [/quote] Yeah, I'm hearing some good things about the book too. The trailer does not look like it takes the subject lightly, and Hopkins, who plays the experienced exorcist, looks to be a very believable and serious character. Could be good. I liked Exorcism of Emily Rose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papist Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 (edited) I'll wait until it is out on Netflix. Just don't trust Hollywood. Edited January 10, 2011 by Papist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatherineM Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 The trailer scared me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinytherese Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I'm too chicken to watch exorcist movies or horror films in general. I remember Life on the Rock showing a clip of Emily Rose and it scared me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG45 Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I've heard the book was great, and from the trailers it looks like they took this somewhat seriously at least. I'm hoping it's good, already the glimpse at one main character's struggle with skepticism about the reality of evil is tantalizing as a plot hook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrewATX Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Wow. I was really excited about this movie, as usual with exorcism movies and anything to do with the "darker" side of the Church. Fascinating to me for some reason. but i was not aware of the book. so thank you. im definitely going to the bookstore today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePenciledOne Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 This looks really good. I think [i]The Exorcism of Emily Ros[/i]e, brought about a new trend in possession movies on this vain, which is sorta a mixed bag for the better. I will probably see it when it comes out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kujo Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 I think it looks pretty boss. But only because Anthony Hopkins is incredible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Adam Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Some things are problematic: http://suburbanbanshee.wordpress.com/2011/01/28/the-movie-of-the-rite-better-and-worse/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah147 Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 I don't believe in getting tangled up in horror movies, even exorcism movies. It [i]can and has [/i]led people into a fascination with the dark side, occult, new age, etc. Plus what all that fear can do to your faith! No, thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudreyGrace Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 I saw it last night, and loved it. It gets kinda intense at some parts though, so be warned. But it did to Catholicism justice, especially compared to other movies I've seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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