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Rust Creek subverts expectations with a surprisingly layered survival drama anchored in a rich setting and a gripping lead performance from Hermione Corfield.
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Under McGowan's restrained direction, "Rust Creek" is an impressive example of good storytelling overriding budget and star power. Jan 18, 2019 | Rating: B | Full Review…
Under McGowan's restrained direction, "Rust Creek" is an impressive example of good storytelling overriding budget and star power.
Jude Dry
A modest but involving rural-captivity tale. Jan 12, 2019 | Full Review…
A modest but involving rural-captivity tale.
John DeFore
Director Jen McGowan and screenwriter Julie Lipson take too leisurely of an approach to a story that should be more taut, but the attention they pay to characters and setting makes a difference in how the movie plays out. Jan 10, 2019 | Full Review…
Director Jen McGowan and screenwriter Julie Lipson take too leisurely of an approach to a story that should be more taut, but the attention they pay to characters and setting makes a difference in how the movie plays out.
Noel Murray
Although there are times when the story meanders, two aspects remain strong throughout: the committed performance by lead actress Hermione Corfield and the vivid images captured by the lens of cinematographer Michelle Lawler. Jan 7, 2019 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
Although there are times when the story meanders, two aspects remain strong throughout: the committed performance by lead actress Hermione Corfield and the vivid images captured by the lens of cinematographer Michelle Lawler.
James Berardinelli
Screenwriter Julie Lipson's well-written, naturalistic dialogue helps pass the time, as does Michelle Lawler's lovely scenic cinematography. Jan 6, 2019 | Rating: B- | Full Review…
Screenwriter Julie Lipson's well-written, naturalistic dialogue helps pass the time, as does Michelle Lawler's lovely scenic cinematography.
Katie Rife
I found myself more invested in the ins and outs of the drug trade in Kentucky than the plight of the woman who got stuck in it. Jan 4, 2019 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review…
I found myself more invested in the ins and outs of the drug trade in Kentucky than the plight of the woman who got stuck in it.
Brian Tallerico
Written, directed, and fiercely led by women, [Rust Creek's] an empowering if slight tale of strength, struggle, and human perseverance. Sep 26, 2019 | Rating: 7/10 | Full Review…
Written, directed, and fiercely led by women, [Rust Creek's] an empowering if slight tale of strength, struggle, and human perseverance.
Joey Keogh
Has way more story than it needs. Sep 13, 2019 | Full Review…
Has way more story than it needs.
Tim Cogshell
The story only manages to build to an obvious foregone conclusion, making Rust Creek a vapid, well-worn genre exercise that never really manages to get off the ground. Jul 15, 2019 | Rating: 2.25/5 | Full Review…
The story only manages to build to an obvious foregone conclusion, making Rust Creek a vapid, well-worn genre exercise that never really manages to get off the ground.
Josh Goller
The narrative is not that bad if it's the usual genre thrills you are after. Apr 17, 2019 | Rating: B- | Full Review…
The narrative is not that bad if it's the usual genre thrills you are after.
Dennis Schwartz
A thriller that keeps its tension high and sharp for most of the film, while allowing the story and characters some room to breathe and explore various power dynamics. Apr 1, 2019 | Full Review…
A thriller that keeps its tension high and sharp for most of the film, while allowing the story and characters some room to breathe and explore various power dynamics.
Shelagh Rowan-Legg
There's a touch of film noir within the story which lends itself more to the likes of classic Coen Brothers offerings... Apr 1, 2019 | Rating: 7/10 | Full Review…
There's a touch of film noir within the story which lends itself more to the likes of classic Coen Brothers offerings...
John Higgins
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