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The Rhythm Section

Play trailer 1:32 Poster for The Rhythm Section R Released Jan 31, 2020 1h 49m Action Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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Stephanie Patrick veers down a path of self-destruction after a tragic plane crash kills her family. When Stephanie discovers it wasn't an accident, she turns to a former CIA operative who can help her find the culprits. But her quest to uncover the truth soon turns into a full-blown quest for revenge as Patrick decides to punish those responsible.
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Blake Lively delivers an impressive lead performance, but The Rhythm Section plods predictably through a story that could have used some flashier riffs.

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Wenlei Ma News.com.au When it comes to action movies, absurd, suspend-your-disbelief twists can be forgiven if the movie was exciting and propulsive. But what can't be forgiven is dullness. Rated: 1.5/5 May 18, 2020 Full Review Alonso Duralde Breakfast All Day This movie is just inane. Rated: 3.5/10 Feb 7, 2020 Full Review Josh Kupecki Austin Chronicle This film is a mess. It's so grim and inept. Rated: 0.5/5 Feb 5, 2020 Full Review Noah Berlatsky Everything is Horrible (Substack) It’s an odd film with a distinct vision and an impressive visual sense, and I do think it’s worth watching. May 29, 2024 Full Review Manuel São Bento MSB Reviews The editing is weirdly unconventional, drawing out scenes for extra seconds or even minutes where absolutely nothing happens and intercutting dialogue sequences with unnecessary flashbacks or flashforwards. Rated: C- Jul 24, 2023 Full Review Adrian Ruiz But Why Tho? A Geek Community In the end, [The Rhythm Section] falls into the same tropes it was trying to subvert. Rated: 4/10 Jan 17, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Jaden McGrath Although having good intentions with an attempt of feeling artsy and edgy, The Rhythm Section stumbles over quite a few hurdles that keep it from being as good as it should be. Starting with the positives, the performances of Jude Law, Sterling K. Brown, and especially Blake Lively were actually pretty good and convincing. I can also say that while the writing wasnt always top notch, the dialogue was actually pretty good and the cinematography gave the film a claustrophobic feel that increased the intensity of the more tense scenes. Something that I can honestly appreciate. However, that unfortunately are where the positives end. The biggest issue with the film itself is Blake Livelys character of Stephanie Patrick who is a terrible assassin. In real life, she would be easily caught as she is careless, clumsy, sloppy, leaves finger prints everywhere, and very rarely actually does what she sets out to do. Another issue the film has its that a majority of the the movie feels like just filler to fill up the runtime. At least 60% of the movie is filler while the other 40% actually feels necessary for the plot, which is something a movie should never have. And finally, the writing outside of the dialogue is forced and at times irritating. But overall, meh is the perfect word to describe The Rhythm Section as it is not a film you need to rush out and see in theaters. Its a rental at best. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/20/20 Full Review James R Slow and seriously needed suspension of disbelief. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/19/20 Full Review Gregory I liked the story and the actress's acting. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/18/20 Full Review Nancy B Just couldn’t keep my interest, bland storytelling, music did not fit any of the scenes. Thought it would be way better from the trailer but just wait until it comes out in Redbox. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/18/20 Full Review joey No character development . Rated 1 out of 5 stars 02/15/20 Full Review ch Minimal action scenes. Plot was too long. The movie was slow. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/14/20 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Stephanie Patrick veers down a path of self-destruction after a tragic plane crash kills her family. When Stephanie discovers it wasn't an accident, she turns to a former CIA operative who can help her find the culprits. But her quest to uncover the truth soon turns into a full-blown quest for revenge as Patrick decides to punish those responsible.
Director
Reed Morano
Producer
Michael G. Wilson, Barbara Broccoli
Screenwriter
Mark Burnell
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Eon Productions Ltd., IM Global
Rating
R (Sexual Content|Language Throughout|Some Drug Use|Violence)
Genre
Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 31, 2020, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 14, 2020
Box Office (Gross USA)
$4.9M
Runtime
1h 49m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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