From Netflix Rebel Crest It seemingly has a well-rounded story, but it paves the way for a possible sequel in more ways than one. Directed by Jeremy Saulnier, Rebel Crest The film faced several production challenges before it arrived on Netflix. Its production began in 2019 but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Two years later, when filming was finally about to begin, it faced another hurdle when John Boyega, initially cast to play the lead role, backed out of the project.
Fortunately, the third time was the charm for Rebel Crest After it was filmed, Aaron Pierre was cast as John Boyega’s replacement. Although Rebel Crest Although it took a while to see the light of day, Jeremy Saulnier’s patience paid off, as not only does the film have an impressive 95% critical score on Rotten Tomatoes, but it has also been trending on Netflix. Since Netflix seemingly needs a successful action franchise under its belt, Rebel Crest It could perfectly fill that void. The film also sets up some story elements that could be expanded upon to create a full-fledged sequel.
6 Rebel Ridge follows a similar narrative structure to Reacher
You can repeat the same formula with each delivery.
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Rebel Crest He has been compared to Lee Child. Jack Reacher stories, and it is understandable. Although the Reacher Although the franchise has a much more action-packed and less political focus, there are several similarities between Jack Reacher and Rebel Crestby Terry Richmond. Because of these similarities, it is hard not to see how Rebel Crest I could go on ReacherThe narrative format of Instead of directly continuing the story beats established by its predecessor, Rebel Crest 2 It could be set in a new small town, following a new challenge for Terry Richmond.
Rebel Crest
It is not based on a true story, but rather addresses real-world concerns around the injustice of civil asset forfeiture.
Much like Jack Reacher encounters trouble every time he moves to a new location in each new installment of Lee Child’s book series, Terry Richmond could find himself with a new group of criminals or corrupt law enforcement officers to deal with. Using his non-lethal vigilante methods, he could move from one small town to the next with each new sequel, hoping to make the world a better place. With this approach, each new addition to the franchise could have a fresh narrative that focuses on a new set of real-world systemic issues.
5 Rebel Ridge ends on an ambiguous note
The ending suggests that Terry has not completely evaded the problems
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Toward Rebel CrestIn the final moments of the film, many police officers realize that Chief Sandy has gone too far. So, instead of shooting down Terry Richmond’s vehicle, they give him a police escort. As soon as Terry arrives at the hospital, he first takes Summer inside and then goes back to the car to get the camera. He does this because the camera contains evidence that Chief Sandy shot a fellow police officer.
…Terry Richmond could also avenge his cousin’s death in
Rebel Crest 2
punishing those who killed him.
While the camera footage may be enough to get Chief Sandy arrested, Richmond could also face legal repercussions following the events of the film. A sequel could explore the fallout from the first film’s story, where Richmond attempts to prove his innocence while still on the run or ending up in prison. If the latter happens, Terry Richmond could also avenge his cousin’s death in Rebel Crest 2 punishing those who killed him.
4 Many aspects of Terry’s past are still covered up after Rebel Ridge
Terry’s past in the Marines would make an excellent prequel
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One of the best moments of Rebel Crest It’s when Officer Jessica Sims looks up Terry Richmond’s name on Wikipedia and learns of his martial arts background in the MCMAP (Marine Corps Martial Arts Program). This makes Officer Steve immediately realize that he may be much more formidable than they had previously anticipated. Since the film doesn’t reveal anything else about his Marine Corps past, Rebel Crest 2 It could play out more like a prequel, rehashing how he developed his sense of justice and learned to adopt non-lethal climbing methods.
3 The ending of Rebel Ridge sets the stage for a possible collaboration of characters in future installments
Terry, Summer, Jessica and Evan could join forces in a sequel
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Summer McBride is the only character in Rebel Crest who does everything she can to help Terry. However, she too is forced to restrain herself after local police officers frame her. Rebel CrestThe end of the film also reveals that although Officer Evan Marston confiscated Terry’s money in the opening arc of the film, he was always among the most moral police officers on the force. He was Summer’s informant and gave her all the inside information about the corruption that was rife in the police department.
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Key facts about Rebel Ridge |
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Directed and written by |
Jeremy Saulnier |
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Execution time |
2 hours 11 minutes |
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Rotten Tomatoes Critics Score |
95% |
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Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score |
71% |
Throughout Rebel CrestOfficer Jessica Sims also attempts to fulfill her responsibilities as a police officer by following Chief Sandy’s orders. However, she ultimately stands up for what’s right and arrests Chief Sandy. In a potential sequel, Sims, Marston, McBride, and Richmond could team up to take down larger criminal networks run by the police. Their combined effort could form a formidable alliance, allowing them to have a complete set of skills to fight against entrenched corruption.
2 Rebel Ridge hints that Shelby Springs isn’t the only town with a corrupt police force
Sandy briefly talks about her relationship with other police officers
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After learning about Terry Richmond’s capabilities and past, Chief Sandy (Don Johnson) initially tries to calm the situation as he drives him to the hospital where his cousin was transferred. During the ride, he tells Richmond about the police department’s secrets by revealing that they sell non-lethal weapons to other police departments for profit. This scene establishes that he has good relationships with other police departments and has built up a strong network of corrupt police officers.
Related What MCMAP and PACE mean in Rebel Ridge
Rebel Ridge features several intriguing acronyms, such as MCMAP and PACE, throughout its duration, which have immense significance to its overall story.
Following the arrest of Chief Sandy in Rebel CrestOfficers from other police departments who do business with him might have a grudge against Terry Richmond for dismantling their network. This could not only prompt them to help Chief Sandy, but also encourage them to attack Terry and everyone who helped him. With this, Rebel Crest 2 It could rehash Terry Richmond’s battle against bigger players in law enforcement, which would perfectly raise the stakes for a potential sequel film.
1 Officer Steve Lann and Chief Sandy would want revenge after the end of Rebel Ridge
Steve and Sandy can’t let Terry get away that easily.
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Throughout Rebel CrestIn the film, Terry Richmond applies the least amount of force because he understands that his own actions could end up getting him into serious trouble. A part of him also believes that justice will eventually prevail. Therefore, rather than instantly losing faith in the police force after his initial encounters, he patiently waits for good police officers to stand up for him. However, when it comes to Officer Steve Lann (Emory Cohen), Terry Richmond finally loses patience with Rebel CrestFinal moments of
According to reports (via
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), Jeremy Saulnier has already started working on his next film, it’s not a
Rebel Crest
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It’s a little more in the Green Room universe.
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When the opportunity arises, he brutally beats him up before fleeing the scene in a police car. Steve also manages to hold on to the car, but Summer pushes him away before he can do any damage. After receiving such a brutal beating from Terry, Steve would want revenge. He might convince Chief Terry to do it. Rebel Crest 2 to formulate an even bigger plan to take down the former Marine.
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ActionCrimeDrama
Former Marine Terry Richmond travels to Shelby Springs to bail out his cousin, only to discover that a corrupt local police force has unjustly confiscated his savings. With the help of court clerk Summer McBride, Terry uncovers a deep-rooted conspiracy and vows to bring justice to the town.
Director Jeremy Saulnier Release Date September 6, 2024 Writers Jeremy Saulnier Cast Aaron Pierre , Don Johnson , AnnaSophia Robb , David Denman , Emory Cohen , Oscar Gale , Reid Williams , Steve Zissis Character(s) Terry Richmond , Chief Sandy Burnne , Summer McBride , Officer Evan Marston , Officer Steve Lann , Skinny Guard , Defendant , Elliot Runtime 131 minutes Primary Genre Crime Expand