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Rip
Two 10th grade BFF's have a sleepover where they contemplate the topics of love, God, queerness and loss. Santi MacLean's "rip" meshes sensibilities of a teen sitcom with characters deeply immersed into a gen-Z vernacular. Through several camera POV's, a Macbook webcam being the main, we watch Berlin and Cola sit in a small room chatting over a cold pizza. To the extent that their youthful minds will allow, they eagerly share their thoughts on SSRI's, dead pets, AP classes, and queerness. Following their incredibly quick back and forth is a bit of a roller coaster, but it's amusing nonetheless. With its several phone-screen overlays and sporadic graphic bursts, the duo's dynamic is as hyperactive as the film's visual modes.
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Plot Summary
A young man named Rip navigates the treacherous underworld of a bustling metropolis, seeking to escape his past and forge a new future. His journey is fraught with danger as he becomes entangled with powerful figures and must confront his own moral ambiguities.
Critical Reception
As a newly released film, "Rip" has yet to garner significant critical or audience attention. Early buzz suggests a gritty and atmospheric portrayal of urban struggle, though details on its overall reception are limited.
What Reviewers Say
A compelling, albeit bleak, look at the challenges of redemption.
Features strong performances from its largely unknown cast.
The film's pacing and narrative may leave some viewers wanting more.
Google audience: Audiences have not yet had sufficient opportunity to review "Rip." Initial reactions are expected to focus on the film's dark themes and character development.
Fun Fact
The production of "Rip" was deliberately kept low-profile to allow the filmmakers creative freedom, with much of the filming occurring in unconventional urban locations.
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