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The Crimson Rivers

R Released Sep 27, 2000 1h 46m Mystery & Thriller Crime Drama List
68% Tomatometer 53 Reviews 70% Popcornmeter 10,000+ Ratings
Two criminal investigations. The same day. Two detectives are assigned two very peculiar cases. An action thriller set in against the breathtaking backdrop of the French Alps, "The Crimson Rivers" stars Jean Reno and Vincent Cassel in a gripping who-dunnit involving a series of grisly murders, a child's death twenty years earlier, and the secret history of a small town.
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Rick Groen Globe and Mail This is a French film desperate to please an American audience. Rated: 2/4 Mar 22, 2002 Full Review Jay Carr Boston Globe Could teach many an American thriller a thing or two about sophisticated creepiness. Aug 31, 2001 Full Review Marjorie Baumgarten Austin Chronicle A wild ride, even if it often transgresses logic and believability. Rated: 3/5 Aug 14, 2001 Full Review Film Threat Rated: 4/5 Dec 6, 2005 Full Review Robert W. Butler Kansas City Star It has good tough-cop banter, a couple of satisfying action scenes ... and a load of plot twists you won't see coming. Jan 28, 2005 Full Review Alex Ramirez Cinenganos Un interesante thriller sangriento que muestra que el gnero no est muerto, y que los franceses saben hacerlo increblemente bien. Rated: 4/5 Oct 31, 2004 Full Review Read all reviews

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Cowni F Really enjoyed the film making, atmosphere and performances. Just a bit disappointed with the ending. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/18/24 Full Review Gwyneth E I think it was an intriguing movie with a good concept but it skipped some of the plot points which made it a bit messy. Still had a good time watching it. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/30/24 Full Review Kliff H Impeccable raw, smart and entertaining. Love the surroundings, the deep dark con of man. In the vein of french extreme. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/02/23 Full Review Wolfgang G Die purpurnen Flüsse ist ein Thriller von Mathieu Kassovitz, die Literaturverfilmung basiert auf dem gleichnamigen Roman von Jean-Christophe Grangé. Die Geschichte erzählt von zwei französischen Detektiven, zwei unterschiedliche Fälle, zwei unterschiedliche Handlungsstränge, bis die zwei Ermittlungspfade zusammenlaufen… . Ein atemlos inszenierter Thriller, der von zwei unterschiedlichen Ermittlern lebt. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/05/23 Full Review Audience Member Overall, this French film is a must-watch if you adore dark thrillers such as Se7en (1995). Viewers are instantly taken into chaos and mysteries, making it impossible not to be hooked and connected to the story. Performances from both Jean Reno and Vincent Cassel are excellent, and the characters differ from each other yet share a joint determination to find the killer. The unpredictable twists surprise at every turn, but some reveals are slightly complex on the first watch as major twists are announced quickly. Having rewatched the movie several times, my appreciation has grown each watch. The Crimson Rivers is a film that certainly warrants more attention from fellow film buffs, and it's no surprise that later, fans would receive a sequel and eventually a TV series with four seasons Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/11/23 Full Review Liam D An gripping and intense Thriller with great two lead actors and a twist I didn't see coming Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/04/22 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Two criminal investigations. The same day. Two detectives are assigned two very peculiar cases. An action thriller set in against the breathtaking backdrop of the French Alps, "The Crimson Rivers" stars Jean Reno and Vincent Cassel in a gripping who-dunnit involving a series of grisly murders, a child's death twenty years earlier, and the secret history of a small town.
Director
Mathieu Kassovitz
Producer
Alain Goldman
Screenwriter
Jean-Christophe Grangé, Mathieu Kassovitz, Jean-Christophe Grangé
Distributor
TriStar Pictures
Production Co
Gaumont, Légende Entreprises
Rating
R (Language|Grisly Images|Violence)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
Original Language
French (France)
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 27, 2000, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 30, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA)
$632.5K
Runtime
1h 46m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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