Movie

The Rise

2012 · 106 min

A tense, twisty crime thriller that keeps you guessing as it unravels a tale of betrayal and revenge.

Tagline: He gave a year of his life. Now he's stealing it back.
Overview: After being released from prison for a crime he didn't commit, Harvey Miller has revenge on his mind. He recruits his three best friends to help him rob the local drug kingpin whose betrayal put him away in the first place.
How it feels: Tense, dark, cynical and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Revenge, betrayal, friendship, crime
Content: Strong violence and language. Mild gore and sexual content.
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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: revenge
betrayal
friendship
crime
loyalty
Places: small town
big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: nonlinear
twist ending
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language strong
Violence strong
Sex mild