The Rite **

Mikael Håfström directed this  Psychological Thriller. Watch Preview Cast: Anthony Hopkins, Colin O'Donoghue, Alice Braga, Ciaran Hinds, Rutger Hauer. Rated PG-13 for disturbing thematic material, violence, frightening images, and language including sexual references. Running time is one hour and fifty-two minutes.

A skeptical seminary student (Colin O'Donoghue) is introduced to the darker side of his faith by an unorthodox priest (Anthony Hopkins), uncovering the devil's reach in one of the holiest places on Earth.

This is a mild exorcism pic with a very good cast. There are limited CG effects that are put to good use. While unsettling at times  I wouldn't class this film as being particularly scary. No screaming out loud or jumping up from your seat and heading for the exit bits. To my way of thinking it would have been better if attempts weren't made to assure you this was real and that it should be taken at face value. From that viewpoint, it was far from convincing. Hopkins is always worth watching but this is nowhere close to being one of his better flms.