RUB

2023

1h 45m

Mystery & Thriller

Drama

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10 Reviews

84%

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Fewer than 50 Ratings

Meet Neal. He's lonely, gets bullied at work, and is unlucky in love. At the suggestion of a co-worker he decides to go to a massage parlor and in the process his life changes in ways he never would have imagined.

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Tim Brennan

About Boulder

Rub doesn’t quite work, but it’s not for lack of trying. Director Christopher Fox has made a true independent film, one with a small budget and large ambitions.

Aug 21, 2023

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Q.V. Hough

Vague Visages

“A strong feature debut like ‘Rub’ suggests that the writer-director doesn’t need fancy equipment or multi-million dollar budgets to sustain a successful filmmaking career.”

Aug 7, 2023

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Hope Madden

The Screening Room Podcast

Rub is the kind of character-centric genre outing that evokes the electric and gratifying cinema of the 1970s.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 4, 2023

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Robin Holabird

Robin Holabird

Rub struck me the wrong way.

Aug 3, 2023

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Stacey Yvonne

Stacey Yvonne Creative

Neal blames Perla for every bad decision that he’s made. Ultimately they both suffer, but there’s no resolve which makes the film that much more frustrating.

Rated: 2/5

Aug 3, 2023

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Alejandro Turdó

Hoy Sale Cine

Rub's existential love story combines multiple genres to paint a painfully accurate picture of modern day unhealthy work enviroments, bulling, abuse and the inherent violence that lives in us all, just waiting to burst out.

Rated: 8/10

Aug 2, 2023

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Anthony O

Just saw this on Tubi! Rub delivers a gripping blend of passion and peril, reminiscent "True Romance." This indie gem captivates its raw evocative storytelling. The chemistry between the leads sizzles, elevating the high-stakes narrative of love and danger. Stunning cinematography and a haunting soundtrack immerse viewers in a world where every glance and touch carries weight. A must-watch for fans of the genre, Rub proves that indie filmmaking still has the power to enthrall and excite.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/07/24

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Stevie D

Sick flick. Plot twists. stellar lead performances. Hot xxx. cool score. cinematog was sweet. - polarising material...

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/07/23

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Thomas S

Far out and trippy. Loved it !

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/04/23

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John H

This movie follows the main character as he attempts to meet women, before finally resorting to hiring a woman for sex. At first, my heart broke for the guy, as there are plenty of people in pain over their loneliness and need someone to share their life with. As things spiral out of control, I thought he had found his girl and would rise to the challenges he was facing. It was here that the main character's flaws appeared and eliminated most if not all my sympathy. He suffers from an enormous deficit of masculinity that proves his undoing. The two main characters are able to act fine, but many of the other actors aren't that impressive. It was an "ok" movie.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/02/23

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Amadi G

"RUB" is not just a crime thriller; it's an exceptional cinematic experience that will grip you from the first frame to the very last. Director, Christopher Fox and the entire cast and crew have crafted a film that is nothing short of a masterpiece in the genre, setting a new standard for suspense and intrigue in cinema.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/08/23

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Tiberio S

Can't believe how well Chris Fox was able to pull this off with the most minimal resources. Everything is shot in our local area, yet he rearranges it to have its own geography, the one of his imagination. He has truly reinvented guerilla filmmaking.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/27/23

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Synopsis

Meet Neal. He's lonely, gets bullied at work, and is unlucky in love. At the suggestion of a co-worker he decides to go to a massage parlor and in the process his life changes in ways he never would have imagined.

Director: Christopher Fox
Producer: Christopher Fox
Screenwriter: Christopher Fox
Distributor: Entertainment Squad
Production Co: Cellar Door Films, Stupid Ears Productions
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 1, 2023
Runtime: 1h 45m

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