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Rise
Celebrates American figure skating while commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 1961 U.S. World Figure Skating Team that perished in a plane crash on its way to the World Championships in Prague. Produced and directed by 16-time Emmy Award winners Lookalike Productions, RISE documents the sports' growth in popularity over the years and features various luminaries of American figure skating. Proceeds from RISE will be used to further the mission of U.S. Figure Skating's Memorial Fund, which was established on Feb. 23, 1961, as a living legacy of those who lost their lives. The film's Feb. 17, 2011, premiere coincides with the 50th anniversary of the tragedy.
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Plot Summary
A group of campers become stranded in a remote, desolate area after their bus crashes. They soon discover they are not alone, as they are hunted by a mysterious, predatory creature. As their numbers dwindle, they must find a way to fight back against the unseen threat before they are all consumed.
Critical Reception
Rise received a largely negative reception from critics and audiences alike. It was panned for its predictable plot, weak character development, and uninspired scares. The film failed to make a significant impact on the horror genre.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a derivative plot and a lack of originality.
Character development is minimal, making it difficult for audiences to connect with the victims.
The horror elements are uninspired and rely heavily on jump scares that fail to deliver.
Google audience: Audiences found the movie to be extremely disappointing, with many criticizing its predictable storyline and lack of suspense. Viewers felt that the film offered nothing new to the horror genre and was a waste of time.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a found-footage horror movie before the concept was changed.
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