The Crimson Rivers (Les Rivières Pourpres), based on the best selling French novel of the same name by Jean-Christophe Grangé (who also co-wrote the screenplay) is an unabashed attempt to make a French Hollywood-style thriller.
Another problem is that for all the interesting ideas and larger conspiracies alluded to, the film doesn't deliver with its grand finale - a cop-out that leaves the viewer feeling short changed.
The Crimson Rivers is highly watchable as a popcorn police thriller. It's just such a pity that the film is let down by its final third after producing an initially compelling plot line. CSA
Another problem is that for all the interesting ideas and larger conspiracies alluded to, the film doesn't deliver with its grand finale - a cop-out that leaves the viewer feeling short changed.
The Crimson Rivers is highly watchable as a popcorn police thriller. It's just such a pity that the film is let down by its final third after producing an initially compelling plot line. CSA