Rushed

This a chilling drama that explores the dark side of fraternity hazing and the devastating consequences it can have on students and their families. The film is a harrowing exploration of a mother's quest for justice after her son's tragic death, driven by a powerful performance from Hogan.

The plot of "Rushed" is straightforward yet compelling. Hogan plays Barbara O'Brien, an Irish Catholic mother who sends her son Jimmy off to college, only for him to fall victim to a fatal hazing incident. The film's strength lies in its ability to depict the raw emotions of a grieving mother and her relentless pursuit of justice.

Hogan's performance is the film's standout aspect. She convincingly portrays a mother's grief, anger, and determination, making the audience feel her pain and root for her cause. The supporting cast, including Robert Patrick as the lawyer aiding Barbara's quest, also deliver commendable performances.

The cinematography is effective in creating a somber mood that mirrors the film's dark theme. The use of dim lighting and cold color tones effectively conveys the bleakness of Barbara's situation.

"Rushed" also deserves credit for tackling a serious issue that is often overlooked. It brings attention to the dangerous practices of fraternity hazing and the need for stricter regulations to protect students. However, the film's impact is somewhat diminished by its lack of subtlety. The message is delivered with a heavy hand, which can come across as preachy rather than thought-provoking.

In conclusion, "Rushed" is a heartfelt drama that shines a light on the devastating impact of fraternity hazing. It is elevated by a powerful performance from Siobhan Fallon Hogan. The film serves as a stark reminder of the need for change in college fraternity cultures, making it a worthwhile watch despite its flaws.

Well worth a watch. And the woman playing the mother is absolutely fantastic!

A technically well made film with An exiting build-up, thatt, helas, ends up as an unsatisfactory TV movie level opportunities missed production.. In spite of especially the mother's good acting performance. The way too smoothly finale leaves us behind with all sorts of major unanswered script storyline questions as, has anything ever been done with all of the collected interviews video material of all of the other grieving mothers ? Was the frat leader ever sentenced ? Was the senator ever exposed ? Even if only a fictional individual case, still with so many loose ends that it brings down what could have easily been a film of real depth into large scale current issues contents value to the level of little more than a simple sentimental family drama, a pulp fiction tale of not even a decently elaborate revenge. The family members themselves and their interactions are so overly romantized that even while under alledged extreme pressure no-one ever looses control of their emotions.

And while the siblings of the victim just keep on smiling, the dad, who is presumed to be some kind of former hardman, does is nothing at all, he just continues to go to work and takes absolutely no action whatsoever.. With, as a result, that I personally, with the exception of them mom, couldn't identify to any of the other family members as real world people at all. And last but not least, I do think the director of this movie does show talent and promise indeed, but that a lot of professionalism could definitely be gained by learning how to make ends meet. Because in the end, the fact that no justice has been served, no promises to any of the other victims have been kept, and absolutely nothing has changed for the better, did leave me personally behind with the sensation of having enjoyed a wonderful appetizer while the main course never came.. And since all we are left with is the picture of the fairy content remains of our (never arguing with eachother about anything) modern day Waltons family, going back to business as usual as like almost nothing had happened at all, I suppose it would probably be best if we viewers would simply do exactly the same.

And the deaths that unfortunately happens due to heavy intoxications and other having fun methods while being squeezed into the holy lodges of american student stupidity.

Ive had many a black out in my college years, but never done invoulanterilly, and im still alive to be able to tell my stories about it. But those dead students that has died in real life doesnt have a tale to tell anymore. Therefore its good that some brave souls tries to tell their stories, much like in this film called ''rushed''.

Its a love and hope died story, a gritty and dark storytelling, and with a revenge in the end that were much less indespicable than mine would have been if i was the parent of a dead student.

Its well acted, the plot couldve been better with some holes due to enrushment by the production team. It may be some law and order thing or simply a budget issue, but the last third of the movie stands out as very inconclusive.

So take a break from yor daily routine and sit down and talk with your upcoming stud teenager entering the fraternity system, it might save you and yours from a lot of trouble, and gaff them to a chair and show'em this film if they dont wanna talk. The grumpy old man wish there were much more revenge to it, but still a recommend.

The movie was long enough but if they had taken out the dead space and hooked on a decent ending... it would have been much better. The acting and directing is outstanding... it's the script that falls somewhat short.