Review of Rize (2005) by Kristoffer C — 14 Nov 2007

Not a bad film at all. Too much hype but an effective little film. amazing how popular everybody in this film got AFTER it came out!

This review of Rize (2005) was written by Kristoffer C on 14 Nov 2007.

Rize has generally received very positive reviews.

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