The Rite, starring Anthony Hopkins has hit the movie box offices big time this past weekend, upon its' release. Hopkins fans will be thrilled to see the resurgence of Anthony Hopkins in another monster role in this slick supernatural thriller, well worthy of being at the top of Anthony Hopkins movie list.
"I am able to play monsters well. I understand monsters. I understand madmen", said the great British actor about his legendary role as Hannibal-the-Cannibal Lecter in the trilogy of Lecter movies, one of which was The Silence of The Lambs, the movie that propelled him to 'A' list stardom and an Oscar for Best Actor, as well as the movie winning the top awards in all five categories, undoubtedly due to Hopkin's possibly unsurpassable performance.
Anthony Hopkins plays Father Lucas in this dark, suspense movie with deep religious overtones. It is claimed that The Rite is based upon a true story (a popular assertion these days to draw movie goers). Father Lucas is a Vatican certified, veteran exorcist, giving Hopkins plenty of scope to develop this character, character studies being one particular skill which he excels at, in all Anthony Hopkins movies delighting audiences with his portrayal of characters to their very souls, such as the quirky Corky Withers in the 1978 movie Magic and as Hitler in the 1981 movie The bunker. Soul is an unfortunate choice of words perhaps, did Father Lucas even have a soul?
Support acting from co-star Colin O'Donaghue, as Father Michael Kovak is OK, as Hopkins would say, but could have been better served with a more experienced actor, playing the young American 'doubting Thomas', a fledgling priest whose resignation from the calling is not accepted, in favour of sending him to Rome to learn the rite of exorcism.
The veteran actor Hopkins certainly gives his all in this role, furnishing us with the necessary suspense,drama, humour and the fleshed out character of eccentric Father Lucas to the hilt. He even ad-libbed his own script, as is usual for Hopkins to bring something of himself to all movies with Anthony Hopkins, which is exactly what makes them such, uniquely.
If you are expecting Linda Blair exorcism antics and gore, look away - this is a far sleeker take on the paranormal.
However, The Rite is deep, dark and exciting, which should appeal well to both exorcism movie fans as well as fans of the monsters Anthony Hopkins continues to recreate, even though the age old story may be rehashed but in an inherently stylish fashion to enthrall and capture a wide, but discerning audience.
Read the first and last review of the movie The Rite, Anthony Hopkins and read about more monster movies with Anthony Hopkins to get your tongue tingling more than a mere glass of Chianti.
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