Rebel Ridge

"Their laws. His rules."

2024 2h 11m EN

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7.0

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★7.0TMDB · 1,748

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Synopsis

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A former Marine confronts corruption in a small town when local law enforcement unjustly seizes the bag of cash he needs to post his cousin's bail.

“Their laws. His rules.”

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Cast

Aaron Pierre
Terry Richmond
Don Johnson
Chief Sandy Burnne
AnnaSophia Robb
Summer McBride
Emory Cohen
Officer Steve Lann
David Denman
Officer Evan Marston
Oscar Gale
Skinny Guard
Steve Zissis
Elliot
Daniel Chung
Ken

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jeremy Saulnier
Writers: Jeremy Saulnier, Landon Lott
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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Released 2 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jeremy Saulnier, shot by David Gallego. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Brooke Blair. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Jeremy Saulnier shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Aaron Pierre and Don Johnson and AnnaSophia Robb carry the top of the cast.

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Marketing tagline: "Their laws. His rules.".

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IMDB entry: tt11301886 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Jeremy Saulnier directs. David Gallego behind the camera. Brooke Blair scores. Jeremy Saulnier cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Released 2 years ago.
2Directed by Jeremy Saulnier, shot by David Gallego. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Brooke Blair. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Jeremy Saulnier shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Aaron Pierre and Don Johnson and AnnaSophia Robb carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Their laws. His rules.".
7IMDB entry: tt11301886 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Classified under 16 themes, including "small town", "corruption", "police chief", "louisiana".

The technical file

Cinematography: David Gallego
Original score: Brooke Blair
Editing: Jeremy Saulnier
Production design: John P. Goldsmith
Costume design: Amanda Ford
Makeup / hair: Myeisha Wade
Sound: Mariusz Glabinski
Stunt coordinator: Cory DeMeyers
Runtime: 131 min · 2h 11m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Rebel Ridge (2024)

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Sejian2024-09-07
★ 10/10
Unless I'm mistaken, John Boyega was supposed to have the lead role in this but it went to Aaron Pierre instead. I'm glad he got the role cause I really liked him in it. I hope we get him in more action roles in the future. There are three things I quite liked in this, besides the action: 1. We know this guy is meant to be an ex-marine because of the tagline but they make it seem like he's into some shady shit at the beginning of the movie, and no, I don't mean when he was detained at the very start. It was fun. 2. Being a woke AF anti-theist (that's someone opposed to organized religion) I really liked the line: "I don't know enough about the afterlife to trust in it, so while I'm here, [...] I gotta haunt these motherfuckers myself." That line was hard. 3. The ending. They were building up to it throughout various scenes and I enjoyed watching it play out. I hope that was sufficiently vague enough to not spoil it. I initially rated this 8 stars with a favorite, but to offset those irrational 1 star ratings, I'm gonna give it 10. I can understand 5 stars and up, but I can't understand 2 and 1. I'm not a film critic and I'm not racist. I'm just someone who enjoys movies.
MovieGuys2024-09-08
★ 4/10
I waited at least 30 minutes into this tedious affair, wanting something, anything, to happen. When it finally did, it wasn't overly inspiring. Thereafter, it was like a car with a stuck accelerator, start, stop, repeat until the last fourth of this film, when something exciting "finally" does happen. By then, I'll wager many viewers will have simply given up. Guess I'm a naive optimist..... Why, why, why can't we have decent scripts, Netflix? Could it be you are too busy woke messaging? One of the characters talks about lynching the main character and the main character, in turn, comments on how the black police officer has an inferior police car, compared to her white counterparts. In reality, I do believe there's a genuine problem with policing and not just in the US either. Statistically more white Americans are killed by police every year than black, so its fair to say, its a problem for "everyone". That said, like a lot of people, I look to entertainment to escape the world's misery and divisive politics, not have it thrust in my face, over and over again. In summary, on first inspection, Rebel Ridge, has all the hallmarks of an updated Rambo style action flick backed by a strong cast. I was genuinely excited, until I saw the final, dull, lecturing product.
Mister BLAQK2024-09-08
★ 7/10
At its core, Rebel Ridge is a familiar story: a lone hero against a corrupt system. Yet, Saulnier's deft direction and a strong, well-developed narrative set this film apart. The film begins with a seemingly simple premise: a former Marine, Jeremiah Carter (Pierre), returns to his hometown to help his cousin post bail. However, a series of unfortunate events leads to a confrontation with the local police department, which quickly escalates into a full-blown rebellion against the town's corrupt power structure. Pierre delivers a tour-de-force performance as Jeremiah Carter. His portrayal of a man driven to desperation by injustice is both powerful and heartbreaking. Carter is a complex character, a man haunted by his past who is forced to confront the darkness within himself to protect those he loves. Pierre's physicality and intensity are matched only by his ability to convey a deep emotional vulnerability. Rebel Ridge is a film that feels incredibly timely. The themes of police brutality, systemic racism, and the abuse of power are explored with a raw honesty that is both disturbing and cathartic. Saulnier's direction is unflinching, capturing the violence and brutality of the film's world without resorting to gratuitous gore. While the film's pacing may feel a bit uneven at times, the final act is a thrilling and satisfying conclusion. The film's climax is a tense and suspenseful showdown that has you on the edge of your seat. The film's ending is both hopeful and tragic, a bittersweet reminder of the enduring power of the human spirit. Rebel Ridge is a powerful and thought-provoking film that deserves to be seen. It is a film that will stay with you long after the credits roll. Aaron Pierre's performance is nothing short of extraordinary, and Jeremy Saulnier's direction is masterful. If you are a fan of gritty thrillers with a strong social message, Rebel Ridge is a must-see.