*WARNING: inspired by true events only, this is not a true story and is still a work of fiction. Inspired by true events, The Rite tells the tale of a young man who has lost faith in God and is sent by a superior priest to Rome to attend exorcism classes. Michael Kovak ( portrayed by Colin O’Donoghue, better known as Hook from Once Upon a Time), works a mortician alongside his father. When that life is no longer enough for him he decides to runaway to seminary school. With no real calling and a only a few months away from taking his vows, he sends sends a letter of resignation explaining his lack of faith and his skepticism in religion. His mentor at the school still sees potential in young Michael and decides to disregard his letter resignation. Instead, he offers to send him to Rome to attend classes the train students on exorcism. Michael, still skeptic of the religion and not believing he is qualified to be an exorcist goes to Rome anyway. When Michael questions the teaching at the Vatican, his father superior decides to send him to a local exorcist, Father Lucas Trevant (Anthony Hopkins). Father Lucas is as unorthodox as they come when looking for an exorcist. Will the two face a demon that even Father Lucas is not strong enough to defeat? Can Michael’s faith be restored in this thrilling film? I’m not one for exorcist movies, but this one chilled me to the bone and left me hollering at the characters. That, for me, is a sure sign of good movie. This movie was more about one man’s skepticism and finding his faith. I am in now way suggesting that someone needs to become an exorcist or be a Christian. I was only intrigued by the Michael’s journey and his take on possession before he became an exorcist. At one point, Father Lucas compares the Devil to a burglar or a thief. Michael’s response showed how people in general are always searching for the proof or a reason for a situation. "Gets complicated when no proof of the devil is somehow proof." (Michael Kovak) Anthony Hopkins puts on an amazing performance that had me riveted to me seat near the end. Colin O’Donoghue was something else. Born Irish, blue eyes and he lost his accent for this movie. His performance as Michael Kovak and his journey to faith was something I don’t think I’ll ever forget. |
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