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The Rift (1990 film)

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Wikipedia article




'The Rift', also known as 'Endless Descent', is a 1990 film directed by Juan Piquer Simn and starring R. Lee Ermey. The story involves a submarine rescue that goes awry. It is one of many underwater-themed movies released around 1990, including 'The Abyss', 'Leviathan', 'DeepStar Six', 'The Evil Below' and 'Lords of the Deep'.

Synopsis



An experimental submarine, the "Siren II", with an experienced NATO crew is sent to find out what happened to the missing "Siren I". The designer of the sub blames the Contek corporation's modifications to his original design. The Siren II is captained by experienced officer Captain Randolph Phillips.

The Siren II traces the Siren I's black box to an underwater rift. They are surrounded by a toxic weed, although an on-board scientist says plant life at this depth is impossible. The Siren II escapes the weed by reversing the polarity of the hull, although some of the weed gets into the sub.

Later, they surface in a cave system where they discover that Contek has been engaged in illegal genetic engineering experiments that have produced a variety of mutant creatures.[http://themovieelite.com/Movie-detail/the-rift-a-k-a-endless-descent-1989-kino-lorber-blu-ray-review/ "The Rift (a.k.a. Endless Descent) (1989) Kino Lorber Blu-ray Review"]. 'The Movie Elite', October 3, 2016 by David J. Moore

Cast



* Jack Scalia as Wick Hayes

* R. Lee Ermey as Capt. Randall Phillips

* Ray Wise as H. Robbins

* Deborah Adair as Lt. Nina Crowley

* John Toles Bey as Joe "Skeets" Kane

* Ely Pouget as Ana Rivera

* Emilio Linder as Philippe Huppert

* Tony Isbert as Roger Fleming

* lvaro Labra as Dr. Carlo Camerini

* Luis Lorenzo as Francisco Grau

* Frank Braa as H. Mueller

* Pocholo Martnez-Bordi as Sven Holst (as J. Martinez Bordiu)

* Edmund Purdom as CEO Steensland

* Garrick Hagon as Barton (as Garick Hagon)

* James Aubrey as Contek 1

* Derrick Vopelka as Contek 2

* Jed Downey as Tony Garner (Man on Tapes)

Reception



'The Rift' is considered a "B" movie. Reviewers noted the lack of originality in its plot, but praised the film for providing action-packed entertainment on a limited budget.[http://beneaththeunderground.com/film-review-rift-1990/ "Film Review: The Rift (1990)"], 'Beneath the Ground', David J. Sharp on Dec 15, 2016.[http://bloody-disgusting.com/reviews/3413506/blu-ray-review-rift-fun-knockoff-better-movies/ "Blu-ray Review: 'The Rift' is a Fun, Knockoff of Better Movies"] 'Bloody Disgusting', by Chris Coffel. June 8, 2017[http://www.denofgeek.com/us/movies/the-abyss/265405/the-undersea-horror-movies-of-the-late-1980s The Rift (AKA Endless Descent, March 1990)"]. 'Den of Geek', Ryan Lambie Jun 6, 2017

Moria gave the picture one (out of a possible five) stars: "R. Lee Ermey gives a likeable performance, but the script is unfocused; the motives of the conglomerate funding the expedition are unclear; and the climax is unsatisfying."

Brandon's Cult Movie Reviews called the film a "decent" one.

Creature Feature gave the movie two (out of a possible five) stars, finding it to be "an ineffective 'Aliens' knock-off."Stanley, J. (2000) Creature Feature: 3rd Edition

Den of Geek found the picture to be "entertaining."

Movie historian Leonard Maltin declared the film a "BOMB", stating that "...Anybody who sticks around for the climax ought to be decorated for their trouble...As usual, R. Lee Ermey acts circles around most of his co-stars; but, ultimately, even he cannot sell this bill of goods."Maltin's TV, Movie, & Video Guide

Home Release



The film was released on Region 1 Blu-ray in 2016.

References




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