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Play trailer Poster for Adverse R Released Feb 12, 2021 1h 34m Mystery & Thriller Action Crime Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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Thomas Nicholas (“Red Band Society”) and Mickey Rourke (The Wrestler) star in this gritty, intense urban thriller about one man’s quest for revenge. Struggling to make ends meet, rideshare driver Ethan (Nicholas) learns his sister Mia is deep in debt to a sleazy drug dealer. When Mia goes missing, Ethan discovers that crime boss Kaden (Rourke) is behind the act, and to get close to him Ethan takes a job as Kaden’s driver. One by one Ethan hunts down members of Kaden’s crew to wreak bloody vengeance as he prepares to confront Kaden himself.
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Joe Leydon Variety Writer-director Brian A. Metcalf's indie offering boasts some impressive rough stuff and a surprisingly affecting turn by Mickey Rourke. Feb 12, 2021 Full Review Dan Scully Phindie It's not the plot that resonates once the credits roll - it's the characters. May 25, 2021 Full Review Martin Carr Flickering Myth This lo-fi crime thriller from indie filmmaker Brian A. Metcalf is a slow burn character piece, that benefits from stripped back visual aesthetics. May 19, 2021 Full Review Daniel M. Kimmel North Shore Movies The sort of melodramatic crime film that can be appreciated for hitting the usual genre beats, but proves to have more to offer for those willing to dig in. Rated: 3/5 May 17, 2021 Full Review Niall Browne Movies in Focus Brian A. Metcalf has crafted a solid neo-noir with Adverse. The writer-director-producer offers a glimpse into the underbelly of Los Angeles as this dark thriller prowls the after hours streets of the City of Angels. Rated: 3/5 May 14, 2021 Full Review Tessa Smith Mama's Geeky Adverse feels like it never really goes anywhere, and doesn't accomplish anything. It just isn't entertaining, and is a struggle to get through for multiple reasons. Rated: 1/5 May 8, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Pablo R With two great actors this movie does not cut it. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 10/11/24 Full Review kristopher h I don’t understand how this movie had ratings above 15. So cheesy of a flick.. easy to expect everything that is going to happen. Nothing makes sense. Don’t waste your 2 hours unless you love a good night of drinking while heckling a stupid film. Thomas Ian Nicholas should of just asked Stiflers mom for the $20k to pay the bookies. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 10/09/24 Full Review Audience Member Wow... Emotional, Action packed, brutal ride... Can't heap enough praise on this movie. It does not take the easy way out. Bravo Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/12/23 Full Review les n How I sat through this whole thing I don't know. Previously Rotten Tomatoes was a sight you could trust. Not today. God awful movie. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member I’m not gonna lie . I couldn’t finish this . The acting was legitimately brutal and I try to always give the benefit of the doubt . 1.2 Rated 1 out of 5 stars 10/25/21 Full Review Audience Member Decent characters, but a familiar predictable storyline. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 08/06/21 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Thomas Nicholas (“Red Band Society”) and Mickey Rourke (The Wrestler) star in this gritty, intense urban thriller about one man’s quest for revenge. Struggling to make ends meet, rideshare driver Ethan (Nicholas) learns his sister Mia is deep in debt to a sleazy drug dealer. When Mia goes missing, Ethan discovers that crime boss Kaden (Rourke) is behind the act, and to get close to him Ethan takes a job as Kaden’s driver. One by one Ethan hunts down members of Kaden’s crew to wreak bloody vengeance as he prepares to confront Kaden himself.
Director
Brian A. Metcalf
Producer
Kelly Arjen, Brian A. Metcalf, Thomas Ian Nicholas
Screenwriter
Brian A. Metcalf
Distributor
Lionsgate Films
Production Co
Black Jellybeans, Red Compass Media, Potato Eater Productions
Rating
R (Strong/Bloody Violence|Brief Nudity|Language Throughout|Drug Content)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Action, Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 12, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 9, 2021
Runtime
1h 34m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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