Very very predictable, including the post credit scene !!!

Sick Product of a Sick System

Nice effects though.

Admirable film.

By the looks of the previews, I expected this film to be like every other horror film out there. It actually was a lot better than I expected. Some moments kind of seemed strange to me, but the whole story tied in together well. There was really no loose ends or confusion. Not scary or anything like that, but pretty humorous and there were parts where I gasped or grew anxious. Also, the story takes place here in Santa Barbara and he really captured the way the town really is, especially in Isla Vista. I found that very interesting. For the movie being shot with such a low budget and with a single camera, Peter Illif gets a lot of credit for making this movie fairly descent and also for grabbing actors such as Wes Bentley and Christian Slater. My attention was captured a lot more than I thought it would be. I would recommend watching it if you are from the Santa Barbara area or are between 17-30.

I think the overall movie was okay. Wasn't my type of movie but it kept you on the edge of your feet. I like how it was based around college students, made it more interesting. Not a fan of scary movies like this but its was okay. I think they could have done a better job marketing the movie so i would have gotten to more people. I think it could have been a movie that more people would want to see.I whole story of the movie is very interesting. I like the start of the movie but not the end. I think it got a little fake.I would recommend this movie for people like like watching thrillers and don't mind getting jumped from there feet.

While this movie is no award winning film, it does seem to get audiences attention. From beginning to end the film keeps a fast and thrilling pace, which help my attention. I was lucky enough to hear the directors speak in person, so I consider my self a little bias after really liking then men who made the film. In terms of the actual quality of the movie I think it was a fairly good movie. Definitely marketed towards a younger crowd. Includes a lot of sex, drugs, and partying so if your are into that you will find this movie entertaining. Also, the film includes a lot of blood and murder, so if you like funny thrillers it is the film for you. Would I buy a copy to own? Probably not. But it was enjoyable to watch since it was filmed in Isla Vista, where I currently live. All in all Rites of Passage is a goofy thriller good for a night in with popcorn, and a few laughs.

This film is by no means an amazing film. However, it was pretty funny and I left the theater ultimately satisfied. This film was made in Santa Barbara which is my home now and it was cool to watch this movie knowing that aspect. It was a cheesy popcorn thriller but if you watch it knowing that, you will be pleasantly impressed. Overall I did enjoy this film. I can't say it was my favorite movie but definitely worth seeing at least once. It was definitely a breath of fresh air having the comedy mixed with the thriller. I did happen to see the premier of this movie and it made my experience a little more exciting. The directors and some of the actors stayed after for a Q and A, which made me enjoy the movie a little more because you got to sense their passion and how much they enjoyed making the film. This gave me a lighter opinion of the film.