Rebel Ridge
2024
****
Director: Jeremy Saulnier
Cast: Aaron Pierre, Don Johnson, AnnaSophia Robb, David Denman, Emory Cohen, Steve Zissis, Zsané Jhé, Dana Lee, James Cromwell, C.J. LeBlanc
Terry, a former Marine, is on the way to bail out his cousin when the Shelby Springs police stop him and seize his cash. Terry is determined to solve the issue amicably, but he is up against a deeply corrupt law enforcement system. Jeremy Saulnier's terrific crime thriller delivers a measured and level-headed 21st century version of First Blood. The film is tense but low-key, and the highly trained protagonist remains restrained and soft-spoken throughout his ordeal. Aaron Pierre gives a charismatic lead performance.
