svonsawilski
From the first few moments of the movie, Rise the Protagonist Will is portrayed as a likable, fun-loving, responsible character who cares for others. Vices cause him to seek pleasure in a morally compromising situation which condemns him. Selfishness imprisons him until he is released through the petitions of those that love him. A technicality is exposed and his journey impacts many others. A lesson in integrity, mateship and the value of Christian principles. Watch it to witness lessons that Will learns the examples of effective ministering. The soundtrack and images of self reflection, confrontation and growth are powerful. Midshots, headshots, longshots establish moments of personal struggle and relationships in crisis. Props such as motos, bibles, and pictures help to define and focus the audience onto the Christian Principles and values expounded by Rise.
Jono Wilson
Rise is a film that showed a young man who climbed a mountain to achieve justice in a justice system that continually fails us here in Australia. Being a young man living and loving life myself showed just how easily it could've been for me or one of my family or friends to be in the same position that Mack had been in. Seeing how one man, with limited assistance came from the depths of despair unjustly jailed, to being a free man was displayed brilliantly in this film. Mack's journey was clearly one of high emotion which left those watching this film aghast throughout with scenes of humour thrown in to cut through that emotion. A great story, a true story and highly recommend RISE!
speakerstudio
Rise is a movie with all the drama, the hope and hopelessness that only a story based on fact can inspire. A tense and dramatic look at what it means to be incarcerated, and made even more heart wrenching when the person is innocent. mack Lindons story, his screenplay, his directing and even a cameo role have created a movie of great intensity. For most of us who hopefully will never know what it is like to spend any time locked in a cell with a diverse set of characters, and to have only the faintest glint of hope of turning over there appeal of innocence, this is a glaringly dramatic and incredible well made and acted movie. i applaud all who were involved in bringing out the truth J Regan
Trafe
This movie had me interested the whole way through. Loved the lead, Nathan Wilson, and the main supporting actor, Martin Sacks. Nathan playing the role of an innocent, but convicted rapist serving his time and Martin a hard core life-long criminal, form an incredibly close relationship.If you don't want any mention of God in your movies, skip this one. It's not the underlying theme of the movie, but it does play a role in the personalities of some of the characters.All the girls will love Nathan. But it's Martin I'd like to see more of in the future. Great character actor, I could see him in a variety of roles.Rise keeps a steady pace throughout. Based on a true story, this drama is definitely worth a look.
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