Sat Sep 07 16:13:00 UTC 2024: – Jeremy Saulnier’s film “Rebel Ridge” is a taut action thriller that explores themes of racial profiling and the banality of evil in American policing
– Saulnier demonstrates mastery of the genre, with a focus on space and pace that transcends his previous work
– The protagonist, Terry, is caught in a nightmare that escalates when he is pushed to his limit
– Saulnier’s formal cinematic expression reflects the protagonist’s state of mind, creating a unique cadence in the film
– The film alternates between extreme control and bursts of explosive fury over the course of 2 hours and 10 minutes.

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