River Wild
Director: Ben Ketai
Actors: Leighton Meester, Taran Killam, Adam Brody
PlotIn this gripping thriller, a brother and sister, Gray and Joey, attempt to mend their fraught relationship by embarking on a white-water rafting trip along a scenic but treacherous river. Along with Joey's husband, Trevor, and two other friends, the group sets out under the guidance of a skilled river guide, wanting an adventure that is both exhilarating and cathartic. However, the trip quickly turns perilous when they realize that someone among them harbors dangerous intentions. As Gray and Joey confront unresolved tensions and past resentments, they must also face external threats that escalate their fight for survival. The natural beauty of the river transforms into a backdrop of suspense as trust erodes, and danger lurks with every rapid.
Tensions rise as the group's cohesion begins to fracture under the weight of secrecy and fear. Struggling against both the relentless forces of nature and the dark motives at play, Gray and Joey find themselves in a race against time. Navigating not only life-threatening rapids but also treacherous human dynamics, they must rely on their instincts and rekindle their familial bond to persevere. As the stakes continue to heighten, they are pushed to their physical and emotional limits, uncovering strengths they didn’t know they possessed. Surrounded by suspicion and danger at every turn, they fight to make it through the hostile terrain and escape with their lives, setting the stage for an intense climax.
Writers: Ben Ketai, Mike Nguyen Le, Denis O'Neill
Release Date: 01 Aug 2023
Runtime: 91 min
Rating: PG-13
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
River Wild's Blu-ray offers a decent thrill with solid audio, despite video flaws and lack of extras; it captures tension but lacks the original's depth.
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