River Wild

"River Wild" is a great movie made with a small budget. I give it a 5-star. The acting is okay, not amazing but not bad either. The best part is how well it shows the beautiful landscape.

The movie takes you on a journey through stunning scenery. The actors move through forests and along rivers, and it all looks amazing. The way they show the landscape makes you feel like you're right there with them.

Even though it's not a big-budget movie with fancy effects, it still manages to capture the beauty of nature in a way that feels real and authentic. It's like taking a trip to the great outdoors without leaving your seat.

Overall, "River Wild" is a good watch, especially if you enjoy movies that showcase the beauty of nature. It proves that you don't need a lot of money to make a great film, as long as you have a good story and know how to capture the world around you.

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.

This movie is a classic case of stupid decisions being made to further the plot.

The acting is serviceable, Brody doing the heavy lifting.

But the plot suffers from cliches and tropes. The script is, at times, painful. With clunky, stilted expositional lines that just can't replace the solid script theory of "show don't tell."

it gets ridiculously "I am woman, hear me roar" towards the end.

I appreciate a good attempt at something indie. It has promise. It kept my interest. I actually did feel invested.

They did a lot of things right.

But at the end of it all, stupid people doing stupid things is what keeps this movie moving forward.

I don't know why people compare this to the 1994 movie. It is completely a different movie. Only thing in common is water.

The script was average. Very predictable. But as someone else explained, you end up yelling at the TV. There are things happen that cause you to wonder why did they film it this way.

Other times it just doesn't make sense to film it that way. I try not to give things away so you can make up your own mind.

I like strong characters, this had too many weak ones.

Not sure why it got a 5.7 but it wasn't a bad put together film.

I do wish the cinematographer used more for what the landscape had to offer.

"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.