John Eric Arterberry

This movie is one incredible ride! I saw that the some people were comparing this to a modern day First Blood and that is the perfect comparison. The way that this movie starts, I can see where people would start to think that this is some racially motivated revenge story. SORRY. It IS far from that! Let's just say that It starts out with something that everyone is commonly familiar with and then it turns that commonality on its head and suddenly the movie catches fire... with an action/drama that starts to burns like an fiery inferno! This is not John Wick. It feels ...well... more natural .. and much more realistic. This was a well crafted, surprisingly unpredictable (well, up to a certain point) kind of plot that propels all of it's characters (and surprising allies) through a story that made me want to see even more. Please Netflix, make this into a sequel, but retain the sincerity and modesty of the film. That was the characterization I felt. It was calm at points and then explosive where it needed to be. In fact, make 20 more sequels! Create an 'RRU' a "Rebel Ridge Universe"! Seriously. I want to know more about his connection to the restaurateur and their relationship. I would like to see the aftermath of the villain (no spoilers) of the story, and see more movies like this!!! I really, really truly loved this! Well done.

Uh. Hell No!!! This low rating is BS. This is EXCELLENT story telling. A must watch. The story has character, with plenty of actual CHARACTERS that truly drive the story ---in directions I never expected. It's a great show! It's NOT a Tarantino rip off, and the violence IS NOT gratuitous! It has its own mythos, its own style, and its engaging.The show has an unexpected LOVE STORY (well, it's more like some sick, twisted delusional fascination) wrapped around a "thriller based, drug themed, underground culture" kind of show. It is UNIQUE and worth watching a million times. If anything, it has some "inspiration" from those old 90s hits AND maybe it does have a Guy Ritchie vibe... but that's only because it's all UK based (and the exposition leans that way, slightly) but in all, its stands on its own merit. In fact, it doesn't compare to the most recent Ritchie hit, the Gentleman, because its styled around a different character type ... the UNDERDOG. Just watch two episodes and you'll see. I LOVED IT!

This will sound bad, but I have to say this. If I were to sum up this movie for its lack of honesty and realism, lets just say that the movie would have been better if it went something like this ... 911 Dispatcher: "Hello, what's your emergency?" Victim: "...hurry, a person of color <fill in the blank>" Police appear magically, the victim is saved. Roll credits. Sorry. I had to say this. This is an honest look at how something like what this movie tried to convey is often resolved with -- through racial or bias reactions, as we see in a lot of the news footage or what everyday camera users often capture. This movie lacked any sense of common sense and was a very, very bad representation of any potential truth. It was not escapism, it was a never ending joke that wasn't funny, or entertaining. Even if you take out what I think would have made this movie close to plausible, here is one spoiler ... (1) The victim of the film used her horn to tick off the bad guy. (2) Later in the movie, she is accosted by the bad guy while in her car, surrounded by lots of other people, in their car. (3) NOT ONCE did she use her horn to save herself or alert others that this mad man was hitting her car ... in a crowd .. of weirdly inattentive people. Are you kidding me? I thought this was going to be an up to date, realistic thrill ride. It was a second hand, elementary school project, given the green light and a whole lot of money to make intelligent people upset at Hollywood for wasting our valuable time. Don't waste yours. Ignore this movie.

I'm a little lost by the single star reviews...there was a plot, there was a narrative, the story was grounded in biblical references...and it was well told. The characters were believable and the backstory of the two main protagonists was solid. In fact, you could replace the two leads and their child, with any other character type and tell the same story, with the same impact. In fact, that would be cool to see, some new group and new "sacrifices". It was a crafty story and a good, solid film.

I walked away from my wife, as the movie played on our oversized TV, pretending to go to the kitchen. It was the scene after the concert, where her father asked her about the song she sang. So she sang. He felt it. And I could barely breathe. I was drenched in tears, choking back my sobs. I freaking lost it. My wife had no idea. She rarely reads these comments. But I cried like a baby, quietly. This movie brought me to tears and I'm still feeling a lump in my throat just thinking about it. This is how great stories are told. I'm happy that I had a moment to watch (and sob) over this one. It's funny, heartfelt, honest and moving. I loved it.

This show is a deliberate, baby crawling, almost irritating, nearly slow-as-hell burn. It is riddled with tons of exposition and dialogue, almost to a point where you begin to say to yourself "HURRY UP!" And just when you do, right when your patience teeters towards the edge of the abyss - the story hits you right in the gut. And not by jump scares or crazy gore (but there is a good amount of this). To me, it was just a good ol' fashion horror story that blurs the line between Christianity and everlasting life. If you want to cry, you will. If you want to laugh, you will. If you want a good scare, then you'll get it! And if you want more (fill in the blank), Mike Flanagan delivers. I will leave it there without giving away any spoilers, but I so eagerly want to... Let's just say that you have to have a love (and respect) for those legendary monster movies from the 30's. If you know who Bela Lugosi, or Boris Karloff is and know of others who paved the way for stories like this, then you will get the point of this series. And the way that religion is front and center in this film, it sets a deeply rich tone that allows the actors to carry the story like a canvas of beautifully painted plot points. It's a masterpiece. Once you begin to ride the pace of this series, it all comes together and it is WELL WORTH IT! I LOVE THIS STYLE OF HORROR!

This was a delectation, or simply put, a treat for your emotions, to travel with August Wilson's characters on their journey to redemption, resolution and reconciliation. The first for me, was Fences, so I bought the play to read over and feel the impact of Viola Davis deliver Rose's tear jerking monologue at a pace that still felt as strong as it was spoken. Although a different story, this movie will punch you the same way, and surprise you with a moment that will pause everything.