Director: Jeremy Saulnier
Genre: Crime/
Action/ Drama/ Thriller
Runtime: 131
minutes
Year:
2024
Starring: Aaron Pierre, Don Johnson, AnnaSophia Robb, David Denman, Emory Cohen
Description: A former
Marine (Aaron Pierre) grapples his way through a web of small-town corruption
when an attempt to post bail for his cousin escalates into a violent standoff
with the local police chief (Don Johnson).
Review: When Terry Richmond is on his way with a bag full of money to bail out
his cousin, his money is confiscated by the local police. Completely dishonest
but completely according to the law. That’s the beginning of a blood-curdling
cat and mouse game in “Rebel Ridge”, where perfectly executed details add
emotions and urgency to a compelling story.
“Rebel Ridge” starts strong,
right in the middle of the action, and is immediately compelling. The only
moments of calm are when Terry stares intensely but silently at his attackers,
which lead actor Aaron Pierre is very good at. The subdued Pierre needs little
to no convey palpable yet restrained anger and is thus excellently cast for the
role. In addition to Aaron Pierre, AnnaSophia Robb in a supporting role and Don
Johnson as the villain are also very impressive.
The film is exciting, it’s a
high-level action thriller. It has a somewhat abrupt ending, which I personally
didn’t love, but that’s the only critique I have.
Rating: 4,5/ 5
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