The Crimson Rivers

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The Crimson Rivers

R

Released Sep 27, 2000

1h 46m

Mystery & Thriller

Crime

Drama

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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

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Jay Carr

Boston Globe

Could teach many an American thriller a thing or two about sophisticated creepiness.

Aug 31, 2001

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Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin Chronicle

A wild ride, even if it often transgresses logic and believability.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 14, 2001

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Film Threat

Rated: 4/5

Dec 6, 2005

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Pierre Niémans

Vincent Cassel

Max Kerkérian

Nadia Farès

Fanny Ferreira

Dominique Sanda

Soeur Andrée

Karim Belkhadra

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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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