Review of Rize (2005) by Adrian M — 03 Nov 2007

It was all good until they started splicing the dance scenes with stock footage of African tribesmen.

This review of Rize (2005) was written by Adrian M on 03 Nov 2007.

Rize has generally received very positive reviews.

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