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Adverse

Play trailer Poster for Adverse R,  2021,  1h 34m,  Mystery & Thriller/ Action/ Crime/ Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 73% 11 Reviews Tomatometer 81% 250+ Ratings Popcornmeter
73% Tomatometer 11 Reviews 81% Popcornmeter 250+ Ratings
Thomas Nicholas (“Red Band Society”) and Mickey Rourke (The Wrestler) star in this gritty, intense urban thriller about one man’s quest for revenge. Struggling to make ends meet, rideshare driver Ethan (Nicholas) learns his sister Mia is deep in debt to a sleazy drug dealer. When Mia goes missing, Ethan discovers that crime boss Kaden (Rourke) is behind the act, and to get close to him Ethan takes a job as Kaden’s driver. One by one Ethan hunts down members of Kaden’s crew to wreak bloody vengeance as he prepares to confront Kaden himself.

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Joe Leydon Variety Feb 12, 2021
Writer-director Brian A. Metcalf's indie offering boasts some impressive rough stuff and a surprisingly affecting turn by Mickey Rourke. Go to Full Review
Dan Scully Phindie May 25, 2021
It's not the plot that resonates once the credits roll - it's the characters. Go to Full Review
Daniel M. Kimmel North Shore Movies May 17, 2021
3/5
The sort of melodramatic crime film that can be appreciated for hitting the usual genre beats, but proves to have more to offer for those willing to dig in. Go to Full Review
Niall Browne Movies in Focus May 14, 2021
3/5
Brian A. Metcalf has crafted a solid neo-noir with Adverse. The writer-director-producer offers a glimpse into the underbelly of Los Angeles as this dark thriller prowls the after hours streets of the City of Angels. Go to Full Review
Tessa Smith Mama's Geeky May 8, 2021
1/5
Adverse feels like it never really goes anywhere, and doesn't accomplish anything. It just isn't entertaining, and is a struggle to get through for multiple reasons. Go to Full Review
Carla Hay Culture Mix Apr 29, 2021
[A] rage-filled, mindless vendetta movie that's so bad, it verges on parody ... And just like the body count that generically piles up in the movie, Adverse will be relegated to the disposable pile of deadweight movies with no soul and nothing to say. Go to Full Review
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Brian A. Metcalf

Director

Thomas Ian Nicholas

Ethan

Lou Diamond Phillips

Dr. Cruz

Sean Astin

Frankie

Penelope Ann Miller

Nicole

Mickey Rourke

Kaden

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Synopsis Thomas Nicholas (“Red Band Society”) and Mickey Rourke (The Wrestler) star in this gritty, intense urban thriller about one man’s quest for revenge. Struggling to make ends meet, rideshare driver Ethan (Nicholas) learns his sister Mia is deep in debt to a sleazy drug dealer. When Mia goes missing, Ethan discovers that crime boss Kaden (Rourke) is behind the act, and to get close to him Ethan takes a job as Kaden’s driver. One by one Ethan hunts down members of Kaden’s crew to wreak bloody vengeance as he prepares to confront Kaden himself.
Director
Brian A. Metcalf
Producer
Kelly Arjen, Brian A. Metcalf, Thomas Ian Nicholas
Screenwriter
Brian A. Metcalf
Distributor
Lionsgate Films
Production Co
Red Compass Media, Black Jellybeans, Potato Eater Productions
Rating
R (Strong/Bloody Violence|Brief Nudity|Language Throughout|Drug Content)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Action, Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 12, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 9, 2021
Runtime
1h 34m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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