Reach the Rock (1998)
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38% of critics liked it
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50% of users liked it
(52 ratings)
William Ryan made his directorial debut with this comedy-drama set in the small town of Shermer, Illinois, where vandalism by Robin Fleming (Alessandro Nivola) gets him thrown in jail by the two-man police force -- Sergeant Phil Quinn (William Sadler) and his dim-bulb deputy, Ernie (Bruce Norris).… More William Ryan made his directorial debut with this comedy-drama set in the small town of Shermer, Illinois, where vandalism by Robin Fleming (Alessandro Nivola) gets him thrown in jail by the two-man police force -- Sergeant Phil Quinn (William Sadler) and his dim-bulb deputy, Ernie (Bruce Norris). Quinn blames Fleming for the accidental swimming death of his nephew (Norman Reedus) four years previous. While the inept cops aren't looking, Fleming steals the key to his cell and exits, creating more town problems -- and then he returns. It's all a gambit on his part to gain forgiveness from Quinn and also to get his ex-girlfriend Lise (Brooke Langton) to bail him out, in hopes of attracting her attention. ~ Bhob Stewart, Rovi
- Directed By
- William Ryan
- Written By
- John Hughes
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
R,
- In Theaters
- Oct 16, 1998 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Clint Morris, Moviehole
Sensational performances. A Romantic, somewhat humourous tale.
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
A drama that probes the prejudices and divisiveness of a small community.
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David Luty, Film Journal International
A snail-paced, airless bore.
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Michael Dequina, TheMovieReport.com
Such a glorified workshop may have its rewards for the actors, but it leaves audiences with a booby prize.
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Cast
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Bill Sadler
as Quinn
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Alessandro Nivola
as Robin
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Bruce Norris
as Ernie
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Karen Sillas
as Donna
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Brooke Langton
as Lise
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Richard Hamilton
as Ed
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Norman Reedus
as Danny
