SYNOPSICS
The River Thief (2016) is a English movie. N.D. Wilson has directed this movie. Joel Courtney,Paul Johansson,Bas Rutten,Raleigh Cain are the starring of this movie. It was released in 2016. The River Thief (2016) is considered one of the best Action,Adventure,Crime movie in India and around the world.
Diz (Joel Courtney) is a reckless teenage drifter living life on the run. Abandoned by his parents as a child, he looks out for himself and doesn't accept handouts. He takes whatever he wants and runs. Jaded and determined to answer to no one, Diz lives a life marked by thievery and abandonment. Things change for Diz when he floats into a small town on the Snake River. There he is confronted by an unflappable old man named Marty and falls for Marty's guarded granddaughter, Selah. When Diz robs a local drug-dealing crazy, he becomes the owner of a giant pile of cash and the target of two vicious killers. With more money than he knows what to do with, and criminals at his heels, Diz puts the people he's learned to care about in danger, still trying to win Selah. But some things can't be stolen or bought. The River Thief is a film about guilt, self-sacrifice, and accepting life as a gift.
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The River Thief (2016) Reviews
A bit slow, but, a good family movie
This movie is advertised as a Christian movie, but, other than some random Bible verses quoted a few times by one of the older gentlemen in the movie, there wasn't much to identify it as such. The cinematography was outstanding and the locations were well chosen. Especially during the opening sequences of the movie. There were two issues where I think the movie could have been improved. First, there were a few scene continuity issues, where two adjoining scenes didn't work well with each other, this creates a choppy dialog. Second, some of the actors were a bit wooden during some scenes and spot on during others. I felt that some scenes were "forced" and they didn't flow naturally, this was distracting from the story line for me. This movie had a really good story and a better director and better editing could have polished it up a little better. Finally, this was a lot better than most Christian genre movies that I have watched, though this did have some profanity and violence that might not be appropriate for younger audiences.
"Now bend your damned neck."
"The River Thief" is unlike any Christian film I have seen. Most Christian films are dishonest, portraying evil in a convenient caricature and clothing good in an unsoiled garment with Bible verses cross-stitched all over. One usually leaves such movies feeling as though he has just witnessed a conflict between angels and demons. But the "The River Thief" is about a conflict between humans. Diz (Joel Courtney) is an eminently relatable character, hard on the outside but soft on the inside, self-centered but honest. Selah (Raleigh Cain) is proof that godly women need not wear halos and glow in the dark. The chemistry between the two is palpable and genuine. Marty (Tommy Cash) is the soft-spoken but frank grandpa that everyone secretly wishes he had. The plot is masterful in that it teaches lessons but does so by telling a story. There are multiple lessons--lessons on manhood and womanhood, fatherhood and childhood, courage and faithfulness, forgiveness and thanksgiving. But they are not preached to the audience as to a group of eight-year-olds. In fact, they are often left unspoken. The film is first and foremost a story. Only the one with eyes to see and ears to hear will catch the lessons (along with most of the Bible references). Still, the primary message is plain even to the most disinterested of viewers. The real showcase of the film is the ending. It is unlike any other ending to a Christian film I have seen, and it is so very satisfying, not because it leaves one with fuzzy feelings inside but precisely because it doesn't. It does what every Christian film ought to do. It crucifies you. And when the credits roll one can begin to hear, ever so faintly, the echo of an empty grave. The film also showcases breathtaking cinematography. The only complaints I have is that some of the acting, particularly of the extras, is forced and unnatural at times. In two or three places the editing is also a bit choppy. Still, the strengths of the film far outweigh the weaknesses. It is also worth mentioning that the evil in the film is quite graphic at times (guns and blood), so it may not be suitable for young audiences, at least not without parental supervision.
Earthy Then Punchy
The story takes place in an ordinary small town surrounded by extraordinary riverside country. The characters are down-to-earth. Some may consider the grandpa to be the least realistic, but he actually reminded me of someone I know. (Actually, I've known a few old people throughout my life who knew how to love through their straightforwardness.) But this movie is more than entertainment. Listen to the end and the message should be inescapable, even for those who generally turn their brains off when staring at a screen. Ever look inside an uncovered electrical panel? Looks ho-hum, but dare to meddle and - zzzzz-ow! I dare you to watch this film.
Fantastic Family Movie Night Material for teens and up!
"The River Thief" has a beautiful message portrayed in a powerful way. The first feature film written and directed by bestselling author N.D. Wilson, "The River Thief" is produced with excellence. The cinematography is gorgeous. The acting is strong and believable, and the characters have a depth that entices one to care about what happens to them. Parents should know this film could be rated PG-13, as it contains a few scenes of graphic violence and some mild profanity. The teens and adults in our family give "The River Thief" two thumbs up, and hope N.D. Wilson will create many more films in the future!
A film's beauty self-destructs
Was so good/funny until 2/3rds of the way through. Thefts become goods; physical beauty becomes beauty of the mind. Then all of a sudden-- totally out of the previous script-- these preposterous religious ideas jumped in--like all of a sudden Liberty Univ from Virginia (could Orwell have come up with a better name?) started writing the script & footage. Stupid--ignorance flooded the screen-- totally at odds with the first 3/4's of the film. What an insult to all the good actors. It was like some psycho wanted to rope you in, and then preach some bible- school idiocy for the last 20 min of the film. A total and unfortunate waste of talent--and the viewers' time.