Review of The Rise (2012) by David B — 22 Nov 2013
It may not be immune to the odd Brit thriller cliché, but this is an assured, stylish heist thriller from the debut filmmaker. This British heist picture is familiar but energetic genre filmmaking, more interesting in its particulars than in its overall conception.
The cast is wonderful, with a great script and neat simple production values. It's well directed and written from first time director Rowan Athale. It's nice that this isn't a gangster film and it's very entertaining.
Does dull down a bit in the middle but picks up the pace with no problem at all. The film's not as gritty as it sounds nor is it glossed but near realistic for what it is. The film has heart, while showing the difference between reality and realife (Proving that the robbery isn't easy as it sounds).
Well worth a look. To borrow from a term for the gritty, working-class British dramas that this film also nods to, it's a kitchen-sink caper, a good one at that.
This review of The Rise (2012) was written by David B on 22 Nov 2013.
The Rise has generally received positive reviews.
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