Rogue (2007)

Calificación de los usuarios:

6.6/10   

Director:

Greg Mclean

Guionista:

Greg Mclean (writer)

Fecha de Lanzamiento:

8 noviembre 2007 (Australia)

Género:

Acción | Aventura | Horror | Suspenso

Frase comercial:

Welcome to the Terrortory

Plot:

An American journalist on assignment in the Australian outback encounters a man-eating crocodile.

Plot Keywords:

Crocodile | Island | Water | River | Terror

Premios:

1 win & 1 nomination

Comentarios de los usuarios:

Finally A Top Notch Crocodile Film

US TV Schedule:

Thur. July 9

2:10 PM

MAX

Reparto

Radha Mitchell	...	Kate Ryan
Michael Vartan	...	Pete McKell
Sam Worthington	...	Neil Kelly
Caroline Brazier	...	Mary Ellen
Stephen Curry	...	Simon
Celia Ireland	...	Gwen
John Jarratt	...	Russell
Heather Mitchell	...	Elizabeth
Geoff Morrell	...	Allen
Damien Richardson	...	Collin
Robert Taylor	...	Everett Kennedy
Mia Wasikowska	...	Sherry
Barry Otto	...	Merv

También conocida como:

Rogue Crocodile (Singapore: English title)
Aguas asesinas (Venezuela) [es]
El territorio de la bestia (Spain) [es]
Río de Sangre (Argentina) (DVD title) [es]

MPAA:

Rated R for language and some creature violence.

Duración:

99 min | Germany:89 min

País:

Australia | USA

Idioma:

Inglés

Color:

Color

Relación de Aspecto:

1.85 : 1

Sonido:

Dolby Digital

Clasificación:

USA:R | Australia:M | Singapore:NC-16 | Hong Kong:IIB | New Zealand:M | USA:Unrated (DVD rating) | Philippines:PG-13 (MTRCB) | Malaysia:U | Netherlands:16 | Argentina:13

Locaciones de Filmación:

Maidstone, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Compañía:

De Naray Sothcott Entertainment

Trivialidades:

The croc's lair was constructed and shot in a warehouse in Maidstone (Melbourne Victoria Australia) which was the same site for much of internal barn shots in Charlottes Web (2006). With story set in the rugged Northern Territory and much of the shooting done there also many would be surprised to learn that many of the "island" shots were done in a man made lake in country Victoria. The art department and the greens department being responsible for making the rocks and trees resemble those in the Territory.

Errores:

Errores que Revelan: During the scene when Pete is walking through the forest during the early hours of the morning, the sunlight is coming from directly above him as seen by the shadows beneath him and the plants around him.

Citas:

[first lines]
Pete McKell: Hot as hell out there, huh?

Conexiones de Película:

References The African Queen (1951)

Finally A Top Notch Crocodile Film

I thought this would be a real cheesy B movie but was in for a great surprise.

Starting with the cinematography and the initial town scenes I figured this may be half decent. Things picked up even more with the scenes on the boat introducing the characters. Small touches like the guy letting his loved ones ashes into the water and the photographer having a sly chow down on a hidden sandwich were really cool touches. Bigger budget films should take note! It got better from there, not showing too much of the croc and building suspense with good pacing and realistic reactions from the cast. The cinematography and editing on the river journey were great. After seeing this I almost want to go to the Northern Territories. Almost, but not after the Croc finally shows its face.

This is one primal beast. The film does a good job of keeping it under wraps for the early portion of the film but when it finally shows its face its a great moment. The visual fx are faultless and the croc acts in a very realistic manner.

In the second act the filmmakers do a great job at ratcheting up suspense, using a great set up involving the river. I wont spoil it here but its so simple but very effective.

I am a jaded monster film fan and this one had me wanting to see it for a second time straight away.

Crocs and Alligators seem to be the whipping boys of the film industry with so many comedy or low budget appearances. To finally to see one with real teeth and to give it a go with a good story and great fx is fantastic. I would recommend this to anyone after a monster night out.