Tuesday, February 8, 2011

THE RITE



This is a film on two points of view concerning the single controversial topic of demon possession. What is interesting is how the movie depicts probable real life doubt within the church itself, and how doubt plays a role in religious beliefs as well as how it is handled.

For me it doesn't matter if you are Catholic or Pagan or Atheist. If there is doubt, there is weakness in what is supposed to be solid opinion and your beliefs can be shaken. The only way to strengthen your beliefs is to face them head on. Prove to yourself that what you know is fact and create a foundation you can firmly stand on.

This movie is good on so many levels. It is not the kind of movie that will give you nightmares or even make you jump. It will however, make you think long and hard about your beliefs and the beliefs of others and why those beliefs exist.