The Crimson Rivers (Les Rivières pourpres) (2000)

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• Cynthia S

  
  3 and 3/4's. Pretty good. I'm not really on board with alot of French films, but this was rather enjoyabe. EXCEPT...they threw in some strange fight scene, with an even stranger video game sound effect voice over. MINUS half a point for that lame move....otherwise, pretty… More
  3 and 3/4's. Pretty good. I'm not really on board with alot of French films, but this was rather enjoyabe. EXCEPT...they threw in some strange fight scene, with an even stranger video game sound effect voice over. MINUS half a point for that lame move....otherwise, pretty decent movie.

• Al S

  
  It's the Silence of the Lambs meets Seven. A first-rate edge of your seat thriller. Spine-tingling, heart-racing and nerve-frying. Chilling and unforgettable. A breathtaking thrill-ride. Tension and suspense in unbearable doses that will blow you away all the way to the explosive… More
  It's the Silence of the Lambs meets Seven. A first-rate edge of your seat thriller. Spine-tingling, heart-racing and nerve-frying. Chilling and unforgettable. A breathtaking thrill-ride. Tension and suspense in unbearable doses that will blow you away all the way to the explosive finish. You wont know what hit you right until the very end. It's intense, stylish and outstanding. Vincent Cassel and Jean Reno are sensational. They are an impressive combination. A terrific and brilliantly original thriller. An unstoppable adrenaline-rush that has the suspense and action to back it up.

• Derek D

  
  Interesting, kinda grisly drama about two detectives solving two seemingly unrelated cases in France. Jean Reno and vincent Cassell are two great actors, so that's what drew me into this film. Has a good pace and, although I got a little bit lost I quickly caught up and really… More
  Interesting, kinda grisly drama about two detectives solving two seemingly unrelated cases in France. Jean Reno and vincent Cassell are two great actors, so that's what drew me into this film. Has a good pace and, although I got a little bit lost I quickly caught up and really enjoyed the ending. Worth watching at least.

• Wahida K

  
  This is a very nice Mini Series. Jean Reno is a very Random Actor I can count on in any of his Movies or mini Series that he wont dissapoint me!

• A.D. V

  
  Jean Reno and Vincent Cassel deliver solid performances in this intellegent, witty French murder-mystery. Well scripted and nicely scored.

• Bruce B

  
  Awesome, awesome, awesome, That?s what I call this film. Its in French with English Subtitles, also has a English dub which if used takes away from the film. The combination of Jean Reno and Vincent Cassel is Explosive on Screen . As far as the other actors, what other actors, these… More
  Awesome, awesome, awesome, That?s what I call this film. Its in French with English Subtitles, also has a English dub which if used takes away from the film. The combination of Jean Reno and Vincent Cassel is Explosive on Screen . As far as the other actors, what other actors, these two are the movie. This Movie was part of the 2000 San Sebastián International Film Festival and was nominated won the Golden Seashell award. Don't let the date scare you its an excellent movie 4 1/2 Stars. What keeps it from 5 stars, I don't know I guess my mood at the time of viewing. A Dark and gritty thriller. The Crimson Rivers (Les Rivières Pourpres) is based on the book 'Red Blood Rivers' by Jean-Christophe Grangè. Jean Reno Plays a Commissioner sent from Paris to look into a grizzly murder. A man has been found hanging 180 meters up a cliff face, it is later learned that he was tortured and left hanging for 5 hrs. Another cop Vincent Cassel is investigating a crime of a desecrated tomb about 60 miles away, as the story unfolds these two crimes intertwine and before you know it they are working together. Lots of action and great scenes to keep you on the edge of your seat. 4 1/2 Stars

• Bannan i

  
  What can I say? Today was a crime drama type of day, another interesting story...though set many years later...and a different contribuition to french cinema. Intriguing story, and suspicious characters always leads to an interesting conclusion. Too bad I watched the dubbed version,… More
  What can I say? Today was a crime drama type of day, another interesting story...though set many years later...and a different contribuition to french cinema. Intriguing story, and suspicious characters always leads to an interesting conclusion. Too bad I watched the dubbed version, Reno + Cassel = sheer magic! :D [review TBC someday]

• Leigh R

  
  Odd.

• Sanjaya &

  
  Well, I've been surprising by this French movie.. It's been a great detective movie... Jean Reno and Vincent Cassel did a pretty good job in here... And the idea of the story that making this two detective goes alone first then joined in the middle of the movie, just great..… More
  Well, I've been surprising by this French movie.. It's been a great detective movie... Jean Reno and Vincent Cassel did a pretty good job in here... And the idea of the story that making this two detective goes alone first then joined in the middle of the movie, just great.. Just like they got a different case but what happen next is the case is connected... And the murderer thing was great too, scary one I think... Good movie...

• Lady D

  
  This French speaking, English sub-titled film, was a refreshing enjoyable watch with superb performances by Jean Reno and Vincent Cassel. The only bad for me is that I don't think it will reach the desired audience purely because of the sub-titles which is a shame.

• Aaron N

  
  Pierre Niemans: Commissaire Niemans. Sorry, I'm scared of dogs. Jean Reno stars in a French thriller, taking place in a small village in the Alps. Reno stars as a famous police detective from Paris who is also afraid of dogs. This has nothing to do with the story, but it is… More
  Pierre Niemans: Commissaire Niemans. Sorry, I'm scared of dogs. Jean Reno stars in a French thriller, taking place in a small village in the Alps. Reno stars as a famous police detective from Paris who is also afraid of dogs. This has nothing to do with the story, but it is pointed out so much, I felt I needed to reference it. The movie involves a killer on the loose, killing people in grisly manners, involving eyes, hands, and other parts being lopped off. While Reno handles this case, Vincent Cassel also stars as a cop who becomes involved in the case from another perspective. Cassel's character is actual a cool cat himself, much more so than some of the English roles he has been given thus far. Eventually these two characters meet, and the story becomes a buddy flick/horror cop drama. The movie owes a lot to Se7en and Silence of the Lambs, as the killer, methods, and overall tone and style of the film very much resemble those flicks. This also means that the movie looks great. We see a lot of good camera work showing off the great locations as well as the grisly work of the killer. Some of the action scenes are a little over-the-top, and the ending is a little weak, but there are still exciting moments and enough coolness from the two leads to make this a good flick overall. Max Kerkerian: Can I ask a question? What do you have against dogs? Pierre Niemans: [pause] It was a long time ago...

• Dean M

  
  Fine French thriller of two French detectives investigate a series of grisly killings in a small alpine village. French actor Vincent Cassell seems a not bad martial artist in his action scenes.

• Luke B

  
  Very good French thriller which is harmed by some weird choices. Probably wanting to be too action orientated. It adds a random kung-fu scene and some poor special effects. Overall though we get an intense mystery with striking performances. Could have been a French mixture of… More
  Very good French thriller which is harmed by some weird choices. Probably wanting to be too action orientated. It adds a random kung-fu scene and some poor special effects. Overall though we get an intense mystery with striking performances. Could have been a French mixture of Se7en/Wickerman. Instead is simply enjoyable.

• Fascade F

  
  Despite the creepy, gory and morbid views of mutilated victims found at either the morgue or the crime scenes, two detectives are destined to work together to find the killer. Jean Reno and Vincent Cassel are the pair of actors joined together in this thrilling nail biting adventure… More
  Despite the creepy, gory and morbid views of mutilated victims found at either the morgue or the crime scenes, two detectives are destined to work together to find the killer. Jean Reno and Vincent Cassel are the pair of actors joined together in this thrilling nail biting adventure that keeps you wondering and guessing until the very end as of who is doing the killing and why. See this, it is incredible!

• Doctor S

  
  Detective procedural most of the way and a rather mysterious one with stylistic reflections of the grisly serial killings seen in 'Silence of the Lambs' and 'Se7en' but fails to develop its many implied backstories and leaves too many unanswered questions. There… More
  Detective procedural most of the way and a rather mysterious one with stylistic reflections of the grisly serial killings seen in 'Silence of the Lambs' and 'Se7en' but fails to develop its many implied backstories and leaves too many unanswered questions. There is an unintentionally funny shift in tone from the methodical forensic investigation in one scene when young cop Cassel abruptly goes kung fu crazy on a gang of skinheads! Might rate a little higher if I had seen the French language version as the dubbing was inadequate. Could've & should've been better but still an acceptable evening's worth.

• John M

  
  The cinematography, filming location and music are more than fine. Actors are good, Jean Reno is probably the best. This is an average entertaining thriller, with hollywood-filming technics in french locations.

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