Rush
Rush

Rush

1991Movie120 minEnglish

Undercover cop Jim Raynor is a seasoned veteran. His partner, Kristen Cates, is lacking in experience, but he thinks she's tough enough to work his next case with him: a deep cover assignment to bring down the notoriously hard-to-capture drug lord Gaines. While their relationship turns romantic during the assignment, they also turn into junkies, and will have to battle their own addictions if they want to bring down Gaines once and for all.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes50%
Director: Vincent WardGenres: Drama, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A detective is sent to a drug-addicted woman's apartment to investigate a murder and becomes entangled in her life. As he delves deeper, he finds himself drawn to her, blurring the lines between his duty and his personal feelings. The investigation uncovers a complex web of addiction, obsession, and violence.

Critical Reception

Rush received a mixed reception from critics. While some praised its gritty atmosphere and the performances of its lead actors, others found the plot convoluted and overly dark. The film's exploration of drug use and its psychological toll was noted, but its overall impact was divisive.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intense performances and dark, atmospheric portrayal of drug culture.
  • Criticized for a convoluted plot and a bleak, unrelenting tone.
  • Noted for its unflinching look at addiction and the psychological effects on individuals.

Google audience: Audience reception for Rush is not widely documented on Google, but available feedback suggests a divided opinion, with some appreciating its raw portrayal of gritty themes and others finding it too disturbing or poorly structured.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Vincent Ward, initially envisioned the movie as a more surreal and psychological thriller, but studio pressures led to a more conventional crime drama narrative, though elements of its original vision are still present.

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John Chard

John Chard

I'm going deeper underground! Rush is directed by Lili Fini Zanuck and adapted to screenplay by Peter Dexter from the Kim Wozencraft novel. It stars Jason Patric, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Sam Elliott, Max Perlich and Gregg Allman. Music is ...