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Rub

  • 2023
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
4.5/10
1.7K
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Jennifer Figuereo and Micah Spayer in Rub (2023)
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Meet Neal. He's lonely, gets bullied at work, and is unlucky in love. At the suggestion of a co-worker he decides to go to a massage parlor and in the process his life changes in ways he nev... Read allMeet Neal. He's lonely, gets bullied at work, and is unlucky in love. At the suggestion of a co-worker he decides to go to a massage parlor and in the process his life changes in ways he never would have imagined.Meet Neal. He's lonely, gets bullied at work, and is unlucky in love. At the suggestion of a co-worker he decides to go to a massage parlor and in the process his life changes in ways he never would have imagined.

  • Director
    • Christopher Fox
  • Writer
    • Christopher Fox
  • Stars
    • Micah Spayer
    • Jennifer Figuereo
    • Westley Barrington Artope
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.5/10
    1.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Christopher Fox
    • Writer
      • Christopher Fox
    • Stars
      • Micah Spayer
      • Jennifer Figuereo
      • Westley Barrington Artope
    • 11User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Micah Spayer
    Micah Spayer
    • Neal
    Jennifer Figuereo
    Jennifer Figuereo
    • Perla
    Westley Barrington Artope
    Westley Barrington Artope
    • West
    PJ Landers
    • Trevor
    Anthony Zenhauser
    • Motel Clerk
    Alex Anderson
    • Steve
    Inna Yesilevskaya
    • Olga
    Chris Camaj
    Chris Camaj
    • MIB
    Grace Bozza
    Grace Bozza
    • Waitress
    Moud Sabra
    Moud Sabra
    • Boss
    Nicole Rutigliano
    • Tiffany
    John Torres
    • Badman #1
    Eugene N. Walker
    Eugene N. Walker
    • Badman #2
    Tara Nicole
    • Samantha
    Andrée M Harris
    Andrée M Harris
    • Nonna
    Steven Strickland
    Steven Strickland
    • Detective Brynt
    Rob Figueroa
    Rob Figueroa
    • Detective Miller
    Michael Muzzilo
    • Doug
    • Director
      • Christopher Fox
    • Writer
      • Christopher Fox
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    10skel-eduardo

    Crazy, Sexy thrill ride!

    First- Parents, this movie isn't for kids, there are adult situations so take that as a warning. Second-Every work of art should be judged based on the artist's intent and as a result I give this movie a top rating of ten stars out of ten stars. It's an independent film that knows its audience. Christopher Fox gives it a "kitchen sink" approach similar to early indie auteur projects from linklater or the Terry Gilliam. The story was pretty good, it plays like a crazy drama, of course, but there's a lot of thrills and emotional performances. Especially with the main character who even alters his appearance on camera halfway through the movie!!! I was very anxious on how it would end.
    9dlrich-75282

    Twists and Turns

    This movie took turns o could not have foreseen, so while the plot was engaging, I became less empathetic to the character Neal. He is a flawed, narcissistic, self- absorbed person. The more developed his character is clarified, the less I liked Neal. And this is the crux and result of the twists and turns in the plotline. Watch the ending! Neal is not the person you think he is. And that's too bad. I wanted to be empathetic to him. But he makes that impossible when you see the decisions he makes, and the impact he has on Perla's life. He does not take responsibility for his actions. I did not expect that.
    10sarahcoonor

    HR Calling

    Slow burn! I haven't seen a film like this in a long time. Reminds me of 70s films I watched in film school. Gritty, dirty with sprinkles of dark humor.

    I knew guys like Neal growing up and a certain scene brought back some memories. I really like the film but the ending caught me off guard. I get why they went that route but I would have liked to see something else hashed out

    The performances were great & the score was intense!!

    Big studios don't make films like this, hence the success of Sound of Freedom ( Not saying RUB is that ) But we need new storytellers in film and I was happy to watch this after a friend told me about seeing it last week. Bravo. I enjoyed it.
    abhijithjsocial

    Loved it.

    Neal, who is lonely and has no love life, goes to a brothel run by in the name of a massage parlor on the suggestion of his office colleague and meets Perla there and changes Neal's life completely in a single night.

    Neal and Perla gets a second chance in life to live the life that they wanted but get's stuck and encounters with problems and people beacuse of the damage they done to survive their past.

    Movie deals with Work-Life Balance, Bullying at Work, Social Life and Sex trafficking in a very simple and subtle way.

    It's a good movie and you should give it a watch if you like small indie crime dramas.
    9nickymorgs

    Surprised me

    This film was really surprised me. I thought it was going to be a slasher film at one point but it totally in another direction which I really liked.

    While not a perfect film by any means and maybe coulda have been 10mins shorter, to watch for free on Tubi that's filled with some of the worst movies I've ever seen this film stacked against actual movies that were in the theaters I've seen.

    Acting was great! Jennifer Figuereo is an amazing uo coming talent that needs to be discovered and it was nice to finally see a real women in a leading role.

    Neal was great as well and all supporting cast were either hilarious or memorable.

    Is this the avengers NO but that's a good thing

    Watch this film.

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    • Release date
      • August 1, 2023 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Masażystka
    • Filming locations
      • Peekskill, New York, USA(Filming City)
    • Production companies
      • Cellar Door Films
      • Stupid Ears Productions
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      • 1h 45m(105 min)
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