Rebel Ridge
Rebel Ridge

Rebel Ridge

2024Movie130 minEnglish

A former Marine confronts corruption in a small town when local law enforcement unjustly seizes the bag of cash he needs to post his cousin's bail.

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IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes90%
Metacritic75/100
Google Users85%
Director: Jeremy SaulnierGenres: Action, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

When a marine veteran's car breaks down in a small coastal town, he finds himself caught in a web of corruption and violence. As he tries to get his vehicle fixed, he uncovers a dark secret involving the local police and a powerful crime syndicate. He must then fight for his survival and expose the truth.

Critical Reception

Rebel Ridge has garnered significant praise for its intense action sequences, atmospheric tension, and strong performances. Critics have lauded director Jeremy Saulnier's signature gritty style and his ability to craft a suspenseful neo-Western narrative. While some found the plot somewhat predictable, the overall consensus points to a gripping and visually striking thriller.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its brutal, stylish action and neo-Western aesthetic.
  • Aaron Pierre delivers a commanding performance as the stoic protagonist.
  • Saulnier's direction creates a palpable sense of dread and suspense.

Google audience: Audience reviews frequently highlight the film's thrilling action, compelling story, and impressive visual direction. Many viewers appreciated the tension and the lead actor's performance, with some noting the film's dark tone and gritty realism as major strengths.

Fun Fact

Director Jeremy Saulnier is known for his distinctive visual style, often employing stark landscapes and intense, visceral action, as seen in his previous acclaimed films like 'Blue Ruin' and 'Green Room'.

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7 reviews
Dean

Dean

Stupid movie made by stupid people... First of all, it's super slow. Whole time there's this suspenseful music, like something must happen, but nothing happens. Movie has no action and it's not only slow, but boring. Secondly, it's very unr...
r96sk

r96sk

Brilliant! I think I had seen that <em>'Rebel Ridge'</em> was one of the most watched (?) movies on Netflix recently, though you never really know what to expect with that because viewership doesn't necessarily equal greatness (I think <...
Chandler Danier

Chandler Danier

This was 45 minutes above a 10. I love this dude's bikepacking. So cool. Cops. Great dirtbags. Concept of super elite military martial arts guy who never used his training in the field is lame but the guy makes up for it. Bikepacking was re...
mjlg1224

mjlg1224

Good. For people who look for action.
Mister BLAQK

Mister BLAQK

At its core, Rebel Ridge is a familiar story: a lone hero against a corrupt system. Yet, Saulnier's deft direction and a strong, well-developed narrative set this film apart. The film begins with a seemingly simple premise: a former Marine,...
MovieGuys

MovieGuys

I waited at least 30 minutes into this tedious affair, wanting something, anything, to happen. When it finally did, it wasn't overly inspiring. Thereafter, it was like a car with a stuck accelerator, start, stop, repeat until the last fourt...
Sejian

Sejian

Unless I'm mistaken, John Boyega was supposed to have the lead role in this but it went to Aaron Pierre instead. I'm glad he got the role cause I really liked him in it. I hope we get him in more action roles in the future. There are thr...