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River Road is a drama written and directed by Robin Willey (who also acted and produced the film) and produced by Rob Abbate, Rob Willey, Ethan Attrell, Fred Ca

River Road Movie Review

River Road Movie Review English Movie Review
Review for the film " River Road"
Streaming On: Amazon Prime Video
Runtime: 01 Hour 35 Minutes
Certificate: UA
Released: 03-08-2022
Genre: Thriller, Drama
2.5 / 5.00
3.50 / 5.0

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  • Producer:
  • Rean McKinley
  • Margaret Judge
  • Christopher Colonval
  • Rob Willey
  • Chase Crawford
  • Fred Cameron
  • Ethan Attrell
  • Rob Abbate
  • Cinematographer:
  • Rob Willey
  • Writer:
  • Rob Willey
  • Composer:
  • Michael Chambers
  • Rob Willey
  • Director:
  • Rob Willey
  • Movie Actor:
  • Steven Roberts
  • Aaron Pearl
  • Others:
  • Cody Kearsley
  • Actor:
  • Taylor Townsend
  • Mat Riva
  • Tracy Hallam
  • Morgan Farquhar
  • Kyle Cornell
  • Cody Kearsley
  • Lexi Redman
  • Steven Roberts
  • Primo Allon
  • Aaron Pearl
  • Melanie Rose Wilson
  • Rob Willey
  • Sunee Dhaliwal
  • Michael Mitton
  • Nick Duncan
  • John Prowse
  • Rob Abbate
  • Ethan Attrell
  • empty:
  • Michael Hogman
  • Emelie Qvick

River Road is a drama written and directed by Robin Willey (who also acted and produced the film) and produced by Rob Abbate, Rob Willey, Ethan Attrell, Fred Cameron, Christopher Colanval, Chase Crawford, Margaret Judge, and Rean McKinley under the production company Tall Grass Films. The music is composed by Michael Chambers and Rob Willey and the cinematography is also done by Rob Willey. The film stars Cody Kearsley, Lexi Redman, Steven Holmes, Primo Allen, Aaron Pearl, Melanie Rose Wilson, Rob Willey, Michael Mitton, Nick Duncan, and John Prowse.

Plot

A rock Musician and a carefree girl start an intense relationship, which soon turns into a world of drugs and crime.

Star performance

The actors have acted well in the film. Lexi Redman is a good actress but in this film she has shown the emotions all at once, which seems not genuine. This has more to do with the direction given to her; she still puts forth an incredible performance. The rest of the cast does a formidable job.

Analysis

The film is visually outstanding. The colors, the intoxication all come together beautifully and as the cinematographer Rob Willey has outdid himself especially considering that this is a low budget film. The film parallels the famous Bonnie and Clyde and how their self-destruction became their ultimate downfall. The acting performances are good, some of the character arcs are questionable, but the actors have done their job well. The film has quick cuts that almost feel like a film recap. The music is another highlight in this film, elevating the inebriating theme of the film. The second half is messy but the third act puts the film back on track. The story should’ve been more explored and with a pretty generic climax the film loses itself. But the director has shown his potential and is a talent to be reckoned with. Despite a generic climax and a-hit-and-a-miss story, this film has much to offer with its mesmerizing cinematography, a beautiful music album, and excellent acting performances. River Road is an extraordinary attempt to showcase the dark side of drugs. It does falter in some instances but all and all a good film.

What's there?

  • The acting performances
  • The film is a visual treat
  • The music of the film is angelic

What's not there?

  • The writing is lackluster
  • It is a very generic climax.
  • Some character arcs

Verdict

River Road is a film of an outstanding attempt in a limited budget, the film is a visual treat and does offer excellent performances and music. Do watch it if you’re looking for something different.


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