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Rain
Janey is on vacation with her family at their beach house on the Mahurangi Peninsula in New Zealand. Her parents, Ed and Kate, are on the verge of divorce and sit around drinking whiskey all day, while Janey and Jim are left to their own devices. Cady, a local boaty who is having an affair with Kate, catches Janey's pubescent eye.
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Plot Summary
A detective is haunted by the past and struggles with his conscience after his partner is killed during a drug bust. The case becomes more complicated when the victim's widow reveals a dark secret about the operation, leading the detective down a dangerous path of corruption and betrayal. He must confront his own demons while seeking justice for his fallen comrade.
Critical Reception
Rain received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised Bigelow's stylish direction and the film's tense atmosphere. However, some found the plot to be predictable, and the performances, while competent, didn't always elevate the material. It's considered a solid, albeit not groundbreaking, crime thriller.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its gritty atmosphere and competent direction.
Criticized by some for a derivative plot in the crime genre.
Generally seen as a competent, but not particularly memorable, thriller.
Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Rain' are not widely available or aggregated on Google.
Fun Fact
Kathryn Bigelow directed 'Rain' as a passion project between larger studio films, and it was initially intended for a direct-to-video release before gaining some theatrical attention.
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