Adverse (film)

Adverse
Theatrical release poster
Directed byBrian Metcalf
Written byBrian Metcalf
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyDerrick Cohan
Music byAlex Kharlamov
Production
companies
  • Black Jellybeans Productions
  • Potato Eater Productions
  • Red Compass Media
Distributed byLionsgate
Release dates
  • February 28, 2020 (2020-02-28) (Fantasporto)
  • January 23, 2021 (2021-01-23) (United States)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Adverse is a 2020 American crime thriller film written and directed by Brian Metcalf and starring Thomas Nicholas, Lou Diamond Phillips, Sean Astin, Kelly Arjen, Penelope Ann Miller, and Mickey Rourke. It premiered at the Fantasporto Film Festival, Portugal's largest film festival, on February 28, 2020.[1] The film earned Metcalf, a Platinum Remi Award, at the WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival.[2]

The film was released theatrically in the United States on February 12, 2021, by Lionsgate.[3]

Premise

A rideshare driver discovers that his sister is in debt to a dangerous crime syndicate.

Cast

Production

Principal photography began in Los Angeles in October 2018.[4] On January 17, 2019, it was confirmed that filming had been completed.[5]

Release

Adverse had its world premiere at FantasPorto 2020, a film festival held in Oporto, Portugal, in February 2020.[6] The film was theatrically released in the United States on February 12, 2021, by Lionsgate.[7]

Critical reception

Rotten Tomatoes reported that 75% of a total of 12 critics gave the film a positive review and 81% out of more than 250 viewers rated the film 3,5 stars or higher.

Variety's Joe Leydon reviewed the film calling it a "modestly diverting thriller".[8] Vegas Film Critic, Jeff Howard, called it “an L.A. gritty crime story with lots of suspense and twists until the very end. So it’s very cool!”[9]

MediaMikes’ Mike Gencarelli said, “Overall if you are looking for a 90 minute rollercoaster ride with a great cast throughout, I would definitely recommend watching Adverse.”[10] Joao Pinto of Portal Cinema said that the film “delivers what it promises, that is, a thriller with action and drama” and also gave it 3.5 stars.[11]

References

  1. ^ McNary, Dave (January 23, 2020). "Mickey Rourke's 'Adverse' Opens Fantasporto Festival". Variety. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
  2. ^ "2020 Remi Winners". Worldfest.org. Archived from the original on June 8, 2020. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
  3. ^ McNary, Dave (September 9, 2020). "Mickey Rourke's 'Adverse' Bought by Grindstone". Variety.
  4. ^ N'Duka, Amanda (October 30, 2018). "Mickey Rourke, Lou Diamond Phillips & More Star In 'Adverse' Drama From Brian A. Metcalf". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
  5. ^ McNary, Dave (November 7, 2018). "Mickey Rourke to Produce, Star in Crime Drama 'Twilight Into Darkness'". Variety. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
  6. ^ Pinto, João. "Interview With Bria A.Metcalfe, the Director of Adverse That Will Premier at FantasPorto" (in Portuguese). PortalCinema.
  7. ^ Ramos, Dino (September 15, 2020). "Grindstone Entertainment Group Acquires Neo-Noir Thriller 'Adverse'". Deadline Hollywood.
  8. ^ Leydon, Joe (February 12, 2021). "'Adverse' Review: A '90s-Style Thriller With Smartphones, Rideshares and Bloody Tire Irons". Variety. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
  9. ^ Howard, Jeff (February 12, 2021). "Vegas Film Critic, Jeff Howard Reviews 3 New Titles Plus A Bonus Movie To Watch This Holiday Weekend!". KKLZ. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
  10. ^ Gencarelli, Mike (February 12, 2021). "Film Review "Adverse"". MediaMikes. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
  11. ^ Pinto, Joao (February 28, 2020). "Crítica - Adverse (2020)". Portal Cinema. Retrieved February 12, 2021.