
Rush
1991, Crime/Drama, 2h
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Jim Raynor
Kristen Cates
Dodd
Walker
Gaines
Monroe
Critic Reviews for Rush
All Critics (28) | Top Critics (12) | Fresh (20) | Rotten (8)
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September 7, 2011 | Rating: B- | Full Review… -
To be really powerful or tragic they need to be a lot less hackneyed and directed with more inspiration than this merely adequate effort.
April 9, 2008 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review… -
Head-swiveling directorial debut of Lili Fini Zanuck lays out a tough masculine scenario [based on Kim Wozencraft's book] in a way that is always emotionally riveting.
April 9, 2008 | Full Review… -
Leigh is effective as always, but has little to chew on; Patric has even less.
April 9, 2008 | Full Review… -
Zanuck's debut feature fails to keep its dramatic sightlines clear.
June 24, 2006 | Full Review… -
Mr. Patric and Ms. Leigh are able to make Jim and Kristen as grimly memorable as the drug culture that threatens to engulf them both.
May 20, 2003 | Rating: 3.5/5
Audience Reviews for Rush
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Dec 28, 2015Whilst there are many problems with this film, (like the leads being badly underwritten), it's the strength of the two lead performances that make the whole thing work. Jason Patric, and in particular Jennifer Jason Leigh are so believable in their roles, they make their story a deeply moving and tragic one. This is one of few movies I can think of that is really not that well made, and which is also a very routine affair, but which is still well worth a look just to witness the power of the lead performances.
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Apr 15, 2012A truly excellent, authentic, engrossing, and relentlessly dark depiction of drugs and the criminal justice system. There are no true "good guys" to be found, and the bad guys are found on both sides, moral ambiguity is rampant. The film does a fantastic job of showing how fine the line often is, and how, in the name of moral relativity, it's often crossed. The film captures a fantastic tone throughout, and is powerfully acted by both Jason Patric and Jennifer Jason Leigh, who have a gripping chemistry together. The script is intelligent, being based on a semi-autobiographical novel, and offers poignant insight. One of the best "in too deep" films out there. 4.5/5 StarsJeffrey M Super Reviewer
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Apr 14, 2012What "Rush" ultimately suffers from is a weak script with thinly drawn characters and a poor ending. Both Jennifer Jason Leigh and Jason Patric are good, but only as good as the script allows for them to be. Other than this flaw, the film is mostly entertaining and enjoyable, and there are many cleverly choreographed sequences. Plus, the cinematography holds up quite nicely.Stephen E Super Reviewer
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Jun 12, 2011Critically insane story of an Texas undercover narcotics police sergeant Jim Raynor (Jason Patric) that recruits a fresh young police rookie Kristen Cates (Jennifer Jason Leigh) to infiltrate and take down a suspected drug dealing crime boss (Gregg Allman). Between getting strung out and collecting evidence against the crime boss...the pressure escalates on the pair to manufacture fictitious evidence to get this crime boss off the streets. As the pressure increases the assistance of their superior (Sam Elliot) and his higher ups...becomes more evident that manufacturing police evidence against a suspect, is against police protocol...the heat gets turned up on whether the crime boss will go behind bars but what will be the cost of the risky effort? This fairly slow moving drama will rock you to the edge of your seat and suspense you with with a rolling sound track...see it!Fascade F Super Reviewer
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