Rise
Rise
| 06 November 2014 (USA)
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The true story of a young man falsely accused of rape and sentenced to six years in a maximum security prison. He must rely on survival skills and an unlikely bond with an infamous inmate to prove his innocence and regain his freedom.

Reviews
Steve Mack

IGNORE the 2 ignorant nay-sayers in the reviews (I wonder if THEY can act?); this is an OUTSTANDING film, shot locally, with some excellent talent both in front & behind the cameras!Mack Lindon, whom I had the honour to meet recently at the 'Australian Screen Industry Network' Awards (2015), is a genuine guy whose story this is about. It demonstrates how badly the justice system CAN be when it's based on such poor 'evidence'.Some very strong acting by many, and special accreditation should go to Marty Rhone for his BRILLIANT role (suppressed according to rules) - Having myself worked for a government agency in the past, dealing with people with this characters issues, Marty must've gone to great lengths to research this role to portray it so accurately as he did - Until the credits, I actually thought they'd used a person with these particular traits for the role - His performance is THAT good!Well done to Mack & ALL involved! It's now one of my favourite Aussie films. :-)Steve Mack

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Jahleel Shelling

Through laughter and tears this true story is incredibly impacting. Step into the cinema with a box of tissues and an appetite for the raw edge of life. You will come out more enlightened to the other side of the story and have a deeper desire for justice. It embraces passion, victory, courage and truth. The depth of a mans heart is exposed and what is revealed is staggering and unexpected considering his circumstances. Choice of leading roles Martin Sacks (Jimmy Cove) and Nathan Wilson (Will McIntyre), were excellent. Its incredible to see our Actors on the big screen, what a great Australian film. Well done to director Mack Lindon in his great venture bringing this story to life. Don't miss this film!

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juliakatemccoy

This is a film about how it is possible to overcome challenges in our life, no matter how tough they might seem. With some great Australian actors (as well as some new ones), alongside a compelling script, the audience is taken on Will's journey, through his lowest of lows and his highest of highs. Will's friendship with inmate Jimmy is a touching part of the story and also provided some Aussie comic relief in what is quite a serious film. The dedication and hard work the director has put into making this film what it is does not go unnoticed by the audience. This is a film which should not be missed and at the same time is good for the soul!

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plasticpig72

The acting was worse than awful by absolutely everyone. the timing of each actors deliver was late, almost as if someone was shouting their lines across at them. Their expressions were often contrary to the situation and their forced expressions were in fact painful to watch. The tracks used to supplement the movie were reminiscent of the tackiest 80's b rate movies. Considering it was based on a true story it is disappointing that all concerned could not do it more justice. Talking of justice, the court scenes at the end are probably the worst acting I have ever seen. It seemed as if all the actors had literally been picked up off the street that day and asked to read some lines to camera. All in all a teenager with an iphone could produce better. Don't waste your time.

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