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Risk (2001 film)
Risk is a 2001 Australian film about insurance fraud directed by Alan White and starring Tom Long, Bryan Brown, and Claudia Karvan.[2] The film is based on the story The Adjuster by Tracy Kidder. Plot synopsisJohn Kriesky (Bryan Brown) is a veteran insurance investigator who is tempted towards the wrong side of the law. With the help of an amateur con man Ben (Tom Long), John hatches a scheme to substantiate false claims by taking part of several questionable claims his firm has settled for a fraction of what they're usually worth. John and Ben get help in their illegal business by lawyer Louise (Claudia Karvan), who has a cocaine addiction and is John's lover. But when Louise becomes involved with Ben and demands a bigger cut of the money, their shaky confidence game begins to fall apart. Cast
ReceptionRisk was met with positive reviews from critics and audiences, earning an 80% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Scott Weinberg of Apollo Guide gave a positive reviews, commenting "Risk may not be the most unique crime drama to come down the pike, but it's certainly intriguing and polished enough to earn a look." Jason Gorber of Film Scouts gave a negative review, calling it "a straight ahead, uneventful movie. Boring in parts, the film tries to work as a slick Indie feature but seems like a tired Hollywood film." AccoladesBryan Brown was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the FCCA Awards. References
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