Anthony Hopkins is an exorcist, but one with a bit of a problem.
Ron checks out The Rite…
Sometimes, you have a calling.
Sometimes, youre born into the family business.
Michael Kovak (Colin ODonoghue) is dealing with a bit of both.
When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
When in the Vaticans exorcist college, then do as Father Lucas Trevant (Anthony Hopkins) does.
Hes not the most traditional exorcist, according to Kovaks teacher, but hes effective.
However, who does the exorcism when the exorcist gets possessed?
His accents change wildly.
He modulates his voice from his normal Father Lucas Trevant voice to his possessed vocal inflection.
His expressions change wildly as the CGI transformation crawls along his skin.
His eyes roll in his head.
His grin becomes a leer.
The direction by Mikael Hafstrom (1408) is fine, but nothing special.
It also doesnt go for realism quite likeThe Last Exorcismdid, either.
Still, from a technical standpoint, the movie looks wonderful.
Hafstrom makes great use of the city of Rome and his interior locations are all shot beautifully.
At times, the dialogue tries to reach for depth and meaning.
At other times it shoots for comedy value.
Sometimes, it does both of these things at once, to its detriment.
Rating:
3 out of 5
