The first reviews have started coming in on Ghost’s ambitious new film Rite Here Rite Now, so what are the critics saying?
Back in May, Ghost revealed that Rite Here Rite Now would be the name of their new film and that it would receive a worldwide theatrical release for two days only. The band recorded a pair of Los Angeles shows last fall to provide the concert portion of the movie.
What Critics Are Saying About the Film
According to AnyGoodFilms.com, There is no denying that first and foremost this is a live music production, however it goes so much more beyond that. With the intertwined cut scenes mid-performance, taking us backstage for the storyline narrative, it adds a whole new dimension for the audience meaning you are less likely to want to skip any of the action.
They added, However what sets this apart from any other type of music live production, are the well-timed ‘behind the scenes’ type segments which blend the live performance aspect with the narrative exceedingly well. With the cleverly timed cut scenes, laced with a subtle comical feeling, they perfectly seek to create an intrigue into the future direction of Papa IV.
A Highly Visual Concert Film
Metal Hammer’s reviewer Merlin Alderslade notes, The production itself is excellent, as everything from the camera angles, to the lighting/staging were brilliantly done.
Adding more texture to their review, Alderslade wrote, If there is a message at the blackened (but glitter-covered) heart of Ghost’s first ever full-length film, it’s the importance of living in the moment.
Maddie Howell from RockSoundTV attended the London premiere and remarked afterward that Rite Here Rite Now is a movie that changes the game for music cinema
, adding, Whether you’re a devoted disciple or a curious onlooker, Rite Here Rite Now is something special. Bombastic, sinister, and deeply emotional at points.
Tobias Forge on Filming Performances
In a recent Los Angeles Times interview with Tobias Forge and director Alex Ross Perry, Forge explained the decision to include a narrative: The longer it took for us to make a film, the more I knew that this was something that was going to be worth sitting on.
Perry elaborated on creating an elaborate set meshed with the Kia Forum concert backdrop: Tobias wanted his grand baroque, red-velvet-curtain, chandelier, Phantom of the Opera-looking set.
The Hidden Mystique
The band’s sense of mystique has always been part of their allure. Among other things, Eight of the group’s nine members known as Nameless Ghouls wear virtually identical costumes during performances. The most distinguishable member is its vocalist Papa Emeritus IV who appears on stage as a ‘demonic anti-Pope.’
This visual element combined with their ritualistic performances has drawn fans into theatres worldwide all weekend to witness this unique experience.
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