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This film, directed by Jeremy Saulnier, is a crime thriller that offers a story of corruption, violence and revenge in a rural setting.
Rebel Ridge follows an ex-marine who, while trying to help his cousin post bail, finds himself caught up in a complex and dangerous web of corruption led by the local police chief.
What begins as an act of family loyalty soon turns into a brutal and bloody confrontation with the town's powerful.
The factor of social criticism and analysis of a society full of small characters who have made moral rottenness their way of life, not without some interesting analysis of the dissociation between good and evil, adds a certain touch of quality, especially when we understand that all these characters perform their duties with multiple, interesting and complex diatribes that open the debate between the causes, consequences and reasons for having reached this more than questionable state.
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The protagonist, played by Aaron Pierre, delivers a convincing physical performance, embodying the ex-marine with just the right mix of toughness and vulnerability.
His performance excels in the action scenes, where his fighting and survival skills in a hostile environment are effectively showcased.
The supporting cast, which includes the police chief and other key characters in the web of corruption, does its job.
Jeremy Saulnier is known for his ability to create oppressive environments, and in Rebel Ridge he succeeds once again in depicting a small rural town marked by corruption and violence.
The rustic landscapes and bleak settings underline the tense atmosphere of the film, while the action sequences are filmed in a raw and visceral manner.
The fight and chase scenes are one of Rebel Ridge's strong points, with well-executed choreography and a frenetic pace that maintains the tension.
Saulnier knows how to handle violence, and in Rebel Ridge he does so effectively, creating sequences that are both brutal and thrilling.
The soundtrack accompanies the action sequences well, though it doesn't particularly stand out.
The sound of the fights and gunfights is well crafted, contributing to the sense of immediacy and danger in each confrontation.
I like watching crime thriller movies and when I saw the trailer of this movie, I found it very nice. I would like to watch this movie this weekend.
I hope you will see it and be satisfied.
Rebel Ridge! I already have it downloaded but have not gotten to watching it. Soon, very soon, I'll see it for myself.
PS: I kinda skipped reading this review cause I did no't want to spoil the fun for me. You get that, right?
I try not to make spoilers in my summaries.
I saw the trailer a while back and it seemed interesting but haven't gotten around watching it yet. Thanks for putting it back on my list!
I hope you can see it soon and that it fulfils the objectives of entertaining.