Renowned author Stephen King has praised the Netflix action thriller “Rebel Ridge” on social media. King called the film “one of the best” original movies on the streaming service.
Directed by Jeremy Saulnier, “Rebel Ridge” follows Terry Richmond, a former Marine embroiled in a conflict with corrupt local authorities. Aaron Pierre stars as Richmond, who aims to expose wrongdoing without using violence.
“Rebel Ridge” has attracted widespread attention since its release. On Netflix’s viewing chart, the movie has maintained the top spot for over a week. According to King, the film presents “a thinking man’s approach” to the action genre.
Though production faced challenges, Saulnier remained dedicated to the project. When lead actor John Boyega left for personal reasons, Saulnier took control of all aspects to complete the film. Critics note Saulnier skillfully addresses issues like racial injustice and policing through Richmond’s restraint.
King’s praise brings more recognition to “Rebel Ridge” as viewers discover the film. By focusing on an intriguing story and social commentary, Saulnier crafted an intricate work far beyond routine action movies. Compared to earlier works like “First Blood,” reviewers find Saulnier’s perspective fresher and more thoughtful.
As an acclaimed title raising important themes, “Rebel Ridge” counters past criticisms of shallow Netflix productions. The streaming service may see incentive developing similar movies investing deeply in quality storytelling that captivates sophisticated audiences. With positive word spreading from King, “Rebel Ridge” appears destined to become one of Netflix’s biggest Hits this year.
