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RISE ELDORADO 2021
Cygames presents RISE ELDORADO 2021 takes place on February 28, 2021, at Yokohama Arena in Yokohama, Japan. This kickboxing event features Tenshin Nasukawa facing Shiro Matsumoto in a -55kg superfight as the main event. The co-main event pits Kento Haraguchi against Taiju Shiratori in a -64kg bout. Other fighters include Masahiko Suzuki, BeyNoah, and Hinata Terayama across the card. It’s RISE’s first major event of 2021, broadcast live on ABEMA.
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Plot Summary
A disgraced former detective, haunted by a past failure, is drawn back into the underworld when his estranged daughter becomes entangled with a powerful criminal organization. He must navigate a treacherous path of double-crosses and violence to rescue her and confront the demons of his own making. The film explores themes of redemption, sacrifice, and the corrupting influence of power.
Critical Reception
Rise Eldorado received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its ambitious action sequences and the performances of its lead cast, particularly Paz Vega, many criticized its convoluted plot, derivative storytelling, and uneven pacing. The film struggled to distinguish itself within the crowded crime-thriller genre.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its visual style and Paz Vega's performance.
Criticized for a predictable and overly complicated narrative.
Found to be an uninspired entry in the crime thriller genre.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Rise Eldorado are scarce and largely negative, with many viewers finding the plot difficult to follow and the action unoriginal. Some audiences appreciated the effort in the action sequences but felt the film ultimately failed to deliver a compelling story.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in various parts of Spain, aiming to provide an authentic and gritty urban backdrop for its crime narrative.
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