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The Rhythm Section

R

Released Jan 31, 2020

1 hr. 49 min.

Action

Mystery & Thriller

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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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Critics Consensus

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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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

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James R

Slow and seriously needed suspension of disbelief.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/19/20

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Gregory

I liked the story and the actress's acting.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/18/20

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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

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joey

No character development .

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

02/15/20

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ch

Minimal action scenes. Plot was too long. The movie was slow.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/14/20

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Reed Morano

Director

Blake Lively

Stephanie Patrick

Jude Law

Iain Boyd

Sterling K. Brown

Marc Serra

Raza Jaffrey

Keith Proctor

Max Casella

Leon Giler

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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.

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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.

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Adrian Ruiz

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In the end, [The Rhythm Section] falls into the same tropes it was trying to subvert.

Rated: 4/10

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Keith Garlington

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Part Bourne, part Bond, but with none of the vigor or personality of either, “The Rhythm Section” has some good ideas but not enough original ones.

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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
Executive Producer: Stuart Ford, Greg Shapiro, Mark Burnell, Rob Friedman, Vaishali Mistry, Donald Tang, Simon Williams, Gregg Wilson
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
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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