Rivière sauvage

If you think it's a remake/reboot of The River Wild 1994,well you're basically wrong.. It has a few elements that feel similar a bad guy,rapids,rafting & survival.

This movie wasn't great but could of been worse,typical clichés & plotholes.

Was cast ok & acting was decent,cinematography was average.. The color tones & views of the river,felt lackluster/low-quality.

Spots in the movie dragged,as the storyline became redundant & predictable.

Although not a huge fan of partners working together,as it can usually negatively impact how their acting is.. Adam & Leighton did fine.

Is it worth seeing? Sure! It passes time or if you like,the actors or genre.

Still,best advice.. Watch the 1994 movie!

Pretty standard action/thriller survival movie set in the mountains near Canada.

Things this movie has going for it: location is beautiful (entire film is outdoors), some solid acting and directing on scenes that are logistically challenging (rapids, fights in water, etc)

Things this movie struggles with: plot holes, some really stupid character decisions and other things that just didn't make sense, overall pretty lame plot that doesn't really add up.

In the end it was entertaining enough, with enough tension in act 3 to pull it off and keep me interested. Some of the action shots are pretty dope and leighton meester does a great job as the doctor sister role. 5.7/10.

"River Wild," the highly anticipated film of 2023, unfortunately falls short of the excitement and thrill one would expect from a riveting adventure movie. While the premise held promise, the execution left much to be desired, resulting in a lackluster cinematic experience.

The film follows the story of a daring river rafting trip taken by a group of friends seeking an adrenaline rush in the heart of nature. With its stunning landscapes and potentially intense water sequences, "River Wild" had the potential to be an edge-of-your-seat adventure. However, the plot fails to harness the tension that should come naturally from such a perilous journey.

The character development was a missed opportunity as well. The main cast had the potential to be multidimensional and compelling, but their actions and motivations often felt contrived and forced. This made it difficult to fully invest in their fates, rendering several pivotal scenes emotionally unimpactful.

The pacing of the film was another major issue. It struggled to find a balance between building suspense and advancing the plot. As a result, certain scenes dragged on unnecessarily, while others crucial for character development seemed rushed and underdeveloped.

Visually, "River Wild" had moments of beauty, capturing the grandeur of the natural landscapes. However, these moments were fleeting, often overshadowed by inconsistent cinematography that failed to create a coherent visual tone for the film.

Even the usually reliable soundtrack felt disconnected from the events on-screen. At times, it attempted to create tension, but more often than not, it seemed out of sync with the unfolding scenes, further detracting from the overall experience.

While "River Wild" attempted to combine the elements of a suspenseful adventure and a character-driven drama, it ultimately struggled to find its identity. The potential was there, but the execution faltered, resulting in a film that left me feeling unsatisfied and detached from the story.

In conclusion, "River Wild" falls short of its promise, failing to deliver the gripping adventure it advertised. With a weak plot, underdeveloped characters, and inconsistent pacing, the film struggles to engage its audience. While it's not entirely without merit, it's certainly not the cinematic thrill ride one would hope for in a 2023 adventure film.

The characters in this film make some of the dumbest decisions, and the main motivation for the "villain" really doesn't make a whole lot of sense. Also for a film about rafting it doesn't have very many intense rafting scenes like the 94' film has. The storyline doesn't make a whole lot of sense and isn't written well at all. Plus the movie just ends abruptly.

The River Wild from 1994 is a much better film, and I just recommend watching that instead if you have never seen it. The new film is supposed to be inspired from it and not actually a remake, but it does take certain plot points from it. The original plot though is so much better in every way.

IN A NUTSHELL:

Two siblings fight to survive deadly rapids while on a river rafting trip with a small group of strangers, one of whom has a dangerous past.

The film was written and directed by Ben Ketai with writing help from Mike Nguyen Le.

In case you're wondering, this movie has nothing to do with the 1994 movie The River Wild starring Kevin Bacon and Meryl Streep. The stories are completely different, although this one was released on the 29th anniversary of the first one.

THINGS I LIKED:

The cast includes Adam Brody, Courtney Chen, Eve Connolly, Matt Devere, Taran Killam, Leighton Meeter, Olivia Swann, and Nick Wittman.

Adam Brody and Leighton Meester are a couple in real life.

It must have been difficult to keep the camera steady on the river during the day and the night. The cinematography was very good. The various shots of the waterfalls were gorgeous.

It's good to be a doctor or, at least, to know some First Aid in an emergency!

THINGS I DIDN'T LIKE:

Sometimes, the camera goes out of focus during action sequences.

I've seen the movie listed as River Wild as well as The River Wild. Which one is it?

There are some plot holes and a serious escalation of bad choices.

I hate watching characters make stupid decisions.

It's really hard to see what's going on in the dark, night scenes.

TIPS FOR PARENTS:

Profanity and crude expressions People flip the bird.

We see blood.

People die.

Various weapons are used in several fights.