One of these films was even directed by Jeremy Saulnier himself almost a decade beforeRebel Ridge.
Set in a Detroit neighborhood, the film explores themes of racial tension, cultural exchange, and redemption.
LikeRebel Ridge’s Terry Richmond, Walt realizes that depending on law enforcement will lead to nothing good.
Therefore, he stands up for his neighborsby resorting to clever but non-violent methods.
Gran Torinoalso starred Clint Eastwood’s beloved family retriever, Daisy.
The film follows Joe, a traumatized veteran who makes a living tracking down missing girls.
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As he becomes entangled in a conspiracy, Joe’s brutal methods and personal demons threaten to consume him.
Adapted from Jonathan Ames' novella, the movie delves deeply into themes of violence and redemption.
However, the closer he gets to finding her, the more he learns about a dark conspiracy.
Gran Torino stars Clint Eastwood as Walt Kowalski, a Korean War veteran and retired auto worker who forms an unexpected bond with his Hmong neighbors. Set in a Detroit neighborhood, the film explores themes of racial tension, cultural exchange, and redemption. Directed by Eastwood, it delves into the complexities of aging, prejudice, and the search for connection in a changing world.
However, likeRebel Ridge,it uses its action tactfully rather than senselessly.
Proving to be an amateur killer, he ends up in a brutal fight.
LikeRebel Ridge, Jeremy Saulnier’sBlue Ruinalso deconstructs the revenge thriller genre.
Similar toRebel Ridge,Blue Ruinriffs on several known tropes of the revenge thriller subgenre.
Denzel Washington’s Alonzo Harris inTraining Dayand Don Johnson’s Chief Sandy see themselves as heroes.
This makes it perfect for viewers intrigued byRebel Ridge’s portrayal of the loopholes in the legal system.
However, just likeRebel Ridge,Nobodytakes time to get to its first major action scenes.
The 2017 release stars Jason Statham as a retired DEA agent responsible for busting a biker gang boss.
After gang members find out he was the one responsible, they attempt to go after him for revenge.
You Were Never Really Here is a psychological thriller directed by Lynne Ramsay and starring Joaquin Phoenix. The film follows Joe, a traumatized veteran who makes a living tracking down missing girls. As he becomes entangled in a conspiracy, Joe’s brutal methods and personal demons threaten to consume him. Adapted from Jonathan Ames' novella, the movie delves deeply into themes of violence and redemption.
However, they are forced to put their abilities on full display when things go out of hand.
Determined to restore justice, he takes on the criminal elements head-on.
Jack Reacher stars Tom Cruise as the titular character and was directed by Christopher McQuarrie.
This makes the firstRambomovie the perfect follow-up for those who enjoyed watchingRebel Ridge.
Both films focus on strong lone warrior characters, butRebel Ridge’s Terry is far more stoic than Rambo.
A mysterious man’s quiet life is turned upside down when he returns to his hometown seeking revenge. Proving to be an amateur killer, he ends up in a brutal fight.
Denzel Washington and Alonzo Harris star in Training Day, an action thriller that follows the two stars as Los Angeles narcotics officers. Jake Hoyt is prepping on his first major training day for a promotion as he spends spend a tense twenty-four hours across several L.A. crime-ridden neighborhoods as Jake sees the danger and horrors of the job.
An honest New York cop named Frank Serpico denounces corruption in the Force only to have his comrades turn against him.
Bob Odenkirk stars as Hutch Mansell, an underestimated and overlooked dad, and husband, taking life’s indignities on the chin and never pushing back. However, when two thieves break into his suburban home, Hutch declines to defend himself or his family, hoping to prevent serious violence. His teenage son is disappointed in him, and his wife seems to pull only further away - but the incident triggers the underlying rage in Hutch, leading him down a path to become a dangerous man with brutal skills and the attitude to match.
Homefront is an action and thriller movie directed by Gary Fleder and based on a screenplay by Sylvester Stallone. The 2017 release stars Jason Statham as a retired DEA agent responsible for busting a biker gang boss. After gang members find out he was the one responsible, they attempt to go after him for revenge.
Walking Tall: The Payback (2007) is the sequel to the 2004 film Walking Tall. The story follows Nick Prescott, played by Kevin Sorbo, who returns to his hometown to find it overrun by corruption and crime. Determined to restore justice, he takes on the criminal elements head-on. Directed by Tripp Reed, the film delves into themes of justice, revenge, and the fight against corruption.
After a mass shooting takes place, homicide investigator Jack Reacher digs into the case to hunt down the sniper who committed the heinous act. Jack Reacher stars Tom Cruise as the titular character and was directed by Christopher McQuarrie. The success of the 2012 film led to a sequel, Jack Reacher: Never Go Back, releasing in 2016.
