The Rite (2011)

The Vatican is seeking exorcists to deal with an upswing in demonic possessions. This is a well written and well played drama that is fairly entertaining. This is less a horror movie than it is a story of interpersonal faith with scary overtones. There is no graphic scenes of violence or gore, the actual scenes of possession, with the exception of the finale', are understated and rely on dialogue and delivery over FX. What makes this movie appeal to me was the discussions of faith and 'truth' and how these could and do intersect. Don't worry there are no drawn out monologues or slobbering blubbery. I think this film would have benefited from another 15 minutes to explore some topics that were hinted at that may have found their way to the cutting room floor. If you want a thoughtful drama with a mild tingle this wouldn't be a bad pick. One thing I did find very refreshing was the portrayal of the priests as human beings.. don't get a lot of that these days.