Review of The Rise (2012) by William M — 31 Jul 2013

Had to watch a second time with subtitles.

This review of The Rise (2012) was written by William M on 31 Jul 2013.

The Rise has generally received positive reviews.

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By Simon M (879) on 16 Dec 2013

Excellent low-budget British drama. The characters are well-drawn and convincing. The plot is ingenious with a subtly signposted twist at the end…

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By Kevin Jagernauth (311) for The Playlist (3,871) on 25 Jul 2013

Lethargic and not particularly invigorating or fresh, you can skip Wasteland and wait for the next Brit crime flick that will be following…

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By David B (3,254) on 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…

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By Kurt B (457) on 04 Oct 2013

Despite the fact that it's all so very familiar, the past-tense storytelling allows for an unexpected twist…

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By Kevin N (818) on 04 Nov 2013

A pretty solid British heist/caper flick, good energy, well played characters and a gritty urban setting of Leeds. well worth a watch…

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We're decades past the Kitchen Sink school, this kitchen's sunk…

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By Scott Tobias (1,684) for The Dissolve (1,478) on 23 Jul 2013

Wasteland reveals itself as little more than a bloodless plot engine, but it purrs and hums under the ultra-slick chassis…

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By Paul D (6,077) on 24 Feb 2016

Well made crime-drama, but its major fault is there's no real characters to like within the film…

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By Miriam Bale (64) for New York Times (5,786) on 24 Jul 2013

To borrow from a term for the gritty, working-class British dramas that this film also nods to, it's a kitchen-sink caper…

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By Alfin N (428) on 24 Jul 2013

A guy that smart and all he can think about is how to rob a club? For a better future? What a waste…

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