The Rhythm Section
The Rhythm Section

The Rhythm Section

2020Movie109 minEnglish

When she discovers the plane crash that claimed the lives of her family was no accident, Stephanie Patrick enters the dark, complex world of international espionage seeking vengeance. With nothing left to lose, Stephanie transforms from victim to assassin and discovers that neither revenge nor the truth are what they appear.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes28%
Metacritic35/100
Google Users54%
Director: Reed MoranoGenres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

Stephanie Patrick is a grieving addict whose life unravels after her family dies in a plane crash. When she discovers the crash was a terrorist bombing, she embarks on a dark path of revenge. Adopting the identity of a killer-for-hire, she meticulously hunts down those responsible, transforming herself into a dangerous operative.

Critical Reception

The Rhythm Section received largely negative reviews from critics, with many finding its plot convoluted and its action sequences uninspired. While Blake Lively's performance was occasionally praised for its commitment, the film struggled to find an audience and was considered a commercial disappointment.

What Reviewers Say

  • Blake Lively delivers a committed performance but is let down by a confusing and often nonsensical plot.
  • The action sequences are surprisingly bland and lack the intensity expected from a revenge thriller.
  • Despite its promising premise, the film ultimately fails to deliver a satisfying or coherent narrative.

Google audience: Audience reviews were mixed, with some appreciating Blake Lively's transformation and the attempt at a gritty thriller. However, many found the story difficult to follow and the pacing inconsistent.

Fun Fact

Blake Lively underwent extensive physical training for the role, including learning to fight and drive in high-speed chases, and deliberately avoided using extensive stunt doubles.

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JPV852

JPV852

Decent enough thriller that's not terribly memorable but I did like Blake Lively in the lead and some of the action/stunts were alright, including the car chase sequence done in a one-shot like take. More or less another time-waster but may...
Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

If you enjoy reading my Spoiler-Free reviews, please follow my blog @ https://www.msbreviews.com Produced by the same company that works on the James Bond films, The Rhythm Section went through tough production issues. Blake Lively inju...
SWITCH.

SWITCH.

Instead, 'The Rhythm Section' is a middling but serviceable time-waster that would be instantly forgettable... if it didn't currently hold the box-office title for worst opening weekend of all-time, that is. - Jake Watt Read Jake's full...