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Rise: Blood Hunter [Unrated] [DVD] [2007]

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An Unexpected Treasure

on November 29, 2007

Posted by: Conogre47

from Clearwater, Florida

I bought this title with low expectations because I'd never seen any theatrical release information or publicity and was shocked to find that it is truly outstanding! This movie succeeds because of an excellent storyline and superior acting rather than depending upon just gore and special effects, very much like "The Hunger" and "Innocent Blood". The story takes place in a contemporary setting with Lucy Liu very well cast as a confused and extremely unwilling vampire very much bent upon extracting vengeance against the creature that deprived her of a previously happy and normal existence with strong family ties. Michael Chiklis eventually becomes her ally, cast as a grieving police detective who loses a daughter that he loved very much, even though their relationship was strained and dysfunctional. The vampires in this film are much more human than in most entries in the genre, relying upon small "sacrificial" knives rather than gaping fangs for their bloodletting and able to endure sunlight if need be, even though it's too bright and garish for their heightened senses, resulting in very believable creatures that could indeed be living amongst us, hiding in plain sight amongst the world of cults and fetishes. The action is constant throughout and suffused with dry wit that is much more adult than is commonly seen, making it a completely engrossing film that sucks you in at the beginning and holds your attention right up to the final scene. In my opinion, it's a shame that this film won't be seen by the audience it deserves because none of the major releasing companies would believe in it and give it the PR that could have made it a hit, thus it's a AA in B clothing.

What's great about it: Known stars, well acted, great plot, gore only as appropriate

What's not so great: none

I would recommend this to a friend!

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