Sep 05, 2015 kevin bacon plays the lead antagonist so, not only to you get a whitewater adventure, you also get a legup on the next round of six degrees of kevin bacon. Also starring kevin bacon and david strathairn, this pulsepounding thrill ride. Gail, a rafting expert, decides to take their child roarke joseph mazzello on a holiday rafting down the salmon river in idaho, along with their pet dog. One might criticize the film for borrowing too heavily from another rafting adventure gone awry, deliverance including a noticeable parallel between the offboat survival instincts of strathairn and deliverances jon voight. As they are setting off they meet a couple of other rafters, wade kevin bacon. The river wild by curtis hanson curtis hanson, meryl streep. Streep portrays a former river guide who arranges a whitewater rafting trip to. The river wild was an absolute thrill ride, reminded me a bit of fargo, which was a great movie, i loved how it was on a rapid river and mountains were all around, with that said, this movie had one of the best cinematography shots ive ever seen, the plot of the story was great, glad my dad recommended it. Rafting expert gail takes on a pair of armed killers while navigating a spectacularly violent river. Topoftheline production values are of equal importance. Rafting expert gail takes on a pair of armed killers while. This script is a transcript that was painstakingly transcribed using the screenplay andor viewings of the river wild.
Kevin bacon plays the lead antagonist so, not only to you get a whitewater adventure, you also get a legup on the next round of six degrees of kevin bacon. It is about a family on a whitewater rafting trip who encounter two violent criminals in the wilderness. It is about a family on a whitewater rafting trip who encounter two violent. The river wild is another possibility, though that was from the 90s. The river wild 1994 trailer meryl streep kevin bacon. The definitive list of river movies american rivers. It also includes kevin bacon, since we all have some six degree connection to him. Curtis hanson, the director of the hand that rocks the cradle, brings us the highly acclaimedthe river wild, a stylish thriller that could theoretically happen to any one of us. The film follows a former river guide who arranges a whitewater rafting trip to celebrate her sons birthday and salvage her shaky marriage. Streep spent four months on location filming the river wild, a thriller about a family on a rafting vacation that is tormented by some wackos, including one played by kevin bacon. Hanson understands how to pace and construct this kind of action fodder, but its strictly formula stuff, enlivened only by the depth of streeps portrayal and the viciousness of bacon s character. Universaleverett collection more this week, movie fans are mourning the death of curtis hanson. Kevin bacon, who typically plays a nice guy is effective cast against type as a ruthless killer. Expansive cinematography and an apt score transfer a portion of the rafting experience to the audience.
On the second day of the trip, after wade and terry have killed their guide, they wait for gail to guide them down the river. There is something really cool about domestic heroes. Gail and tom are experiencing marital troubles and contemplating divorce, but their problems take a back seat when they encounter some menacing rafters led by wade kevin bacon. Exciting in parts, meryl streep and kevin bacon doing their best, but arc of suspense doesnt quite. Movies anywhere watch your purchase on movies anywhere supported devices. Streep portrays a former river guide who arranges a whitewater rafting trip to celebrate her sons birthday and salvage her shaky marriage. Hang on tight for a suspensefilled actionthriller starring oscarwinner meryl streep in a stunning performance that will take your breath away.
With meryl streep, kevin bacon, david strathairn, joseph mazzello. The river wild 1994 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Two other travelers, wade kevin bacon and terry john c. Directed by michael catonjones, the river wild is about gail meryl streep, an experienced river guide and her husband, tom david strathman, who take their family on a rafting trip along the salmon river in idaho and come across two inexperienced rafters, one of which is wade kevin bacon. Her skills and courage are soon put to the test when her family is taken hostage by a pair of dangerous fugitives. Curtis hanson, david foster, lawrence turman, denis oneill. The river wild is a fantastic movie which shows kevin bacon at his best as a psycho. A very suspenseful movie, but fun to watch with your family too.
Aug 29, 2014 directed by michael catonjones, the river wild is about gail meryl streep, an experienced river guide and her husband, tom david strathman, who take their family on a rafting trip along the salmon river in idaho and come across two inexperienced rafters, one of which is wade kevin bacon. If we had more movie like this where mom and dad save the day, kids might be more respectful to their parents. The river wild by curtis hanson curtis hanson, meryl. Read the the river wild movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on movies.
Reilly, kevin bacon, meryl streep, and joseph mazzello in the river wild photo. As they are setting off they meet a couple of other rafters, wade kevin bacon and terry john c. White water summer is a 1987 american drama film directed by jeff bleckner and starring kevin bacon, sean astin, jonathan ward, and matt adler. School is out for the summer, and a group of young teenagers go on a hike with vic, an experienced guide.
Unfortunately, things turn out to be a little tough for our small friend. While the vacationing family in peril is not a new construct, director curtis hanson, in one of his prel. It received golden globe nominations for streep and kevin bacon but. Kevin bacon did a great jobi had a real problem with him in this flick. Kevin bacon starred in a movie seven years earlier called white water summer, in which he also played a villainous character in a movie that dealt with white water rafting.
This one is the more jovial one as he plays a camp coach to a bunch of. The river wild trailer directed by curtis hanson and starring joseph mazzello, david strathairn, victor galloway, kevin bacon, john c. White water summer is one of the two kevin bacon movies featuring white rapids. The story of a shy boy who gets convinced by his parents to spend a few summer days in the mountains.
Spoiler alert, the salmon river theyre rafting is actually parts of the kootenai, colorado, and. This thriller filmed on location in oregon and montana, features meryl streep as a daring, strong mother who must navigate a raging river to save the lives of her husband and son. But the adventure kept the movie going, and i like how dad saves the day. Kevin bacon s character suddenly changes from friendly to demonic as he takes control of the familys rafting trip down the raging white water river. Reilly abduct them and force streep to take them down the most dangerous stretch of river to elude the cops. Confidential genre films, brings a fresh and palpable fear to the scenario in the river wild. A family on a whitewater rafting trip encountering two violent criminals in the wilderness which also includes meryl streep whitewater rafting. Oct 02, 2016 rafting expert gail takes on a pair of armed killers while navigating a spectacularly violent river.
They walk up the steep riverside to have a look at the rapids, and there is one shot where you see that the rapids are much. Her skills and courage are soon put to the test when three mysterious strangers threaten to turn their. Kevin bacon also awesomeactually the whole cast is great. Meryl streep is superb as the mom who gives new meaning to a protective mother as she tries to do whatever it takes to save her family from certain death at the hands of. The river wild 1994 movie mistakes, goofs and bloopers. I love the scene where she describes what it would really take to complete the really dangerous river. The river wild is a 1994 american adventure thriller film directed by curtis hanson and starring meryl streep, kevin bacon, david strathairn, john c.
The river wild 1994 rafting expert gail takes on a pair of armed killers while navigating a spectacularly violent river. Hanson understands how to pace and construct this kind of action fodder, but its strictly formula stuff, enlivened only by the depth of streeps portrayal and the viciousness of bacons character. The river wild is one of the movies you want to play along with, you really. The plot is interesting and the movie always makes me glued to the tv. Streep portrays a former river guide who arranges a whitewater rafting trip to celebrate her sons. The river wild 1994 cast and crew fastpaced thriller in which a young family on a whitewater rafting adventure in montana are taken hostage by a pair of dangerous fugitives.
Meryl streep, joseph mazzello, david strathairn, kevin bacon extras. Kevin bacons character suddenly changes from friendly to demonic as he takes control of the familys rafting trip down the raging white water river. To celebrate her sons tenth birthday, gail, a former white water guide, takes him and his dog out west for a rafting trip. Hang on tight for a suspense filled thrill ride on deathdefying whitewater rapids as meryl streep, kevin bacon and david strathairn tackle the river wild. Due to the believable performances led by meryl streep in a departure and the wolfish kevin bacon in his familiar sheeps clothing the film crackles with a sense of. But hanson and streep provide the credibility to elevate the river wild beyond the level of mere knockoff. I know, i know, i still need to get the cast names in there and ill be eternally tweaking it, so if you have any corrections, feel free to drop me a line. The rafting sequences are exhilerating, really well done. Finally, the the river wild script is here for all you quotes spouting fans of the meryl streep and kevin bacon movie. Streep gets physical in actionfilled river wild orlando. Reilly, benjamin bratt, and joseph mazzello as roarke. Plenty of action and its quite intense as well, with the river making the film more exciting.
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