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The River

  • TV Series
  • 2012
  • TV-14
  • 44m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
17K
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The River (2012)
The crew of a research vessel are on a quest to find a missing TV explorer in the Amazon.
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The crew of a research vessel are on a quest to find a missing TV explorer in the Amazon.The crew of a research vessel are on a quest to find a missing TV explorer in the Amazon.The crew of a research vessel are on a quest to find a missing TV explorer in the Amazon.

  • Creators
    • Oren Peli
    • Michael R. Perry
  • Stars
    • Bruce Greenwood
    • Joe Anderson
    • Leslie Hope
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    17K
    YOUR RATING
    • Creators
      • Oren Peli
      • Michael R. Perry
    • Stars
      • Bruce Greenwood
      • Joe Anderson
      • Leslie Hope
    • 78User reviews
    • 39Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 1 win & 4 nominations total

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    Bruce Greenwood
    Bruce Greenwood
    • Dr. Emmet Cole
    • 2012
    Joe Anderson
    Joe Anderson
    • Lincoln Cole
    • 2012
    Leslie Hope
    Leslie Hope
    • Tess Cole
    • 2012
    Eloise Mumford
    Eloise Mumford
    • Lena Landry
    • 2012
    Paul Blackthorne
    Paul Blackthorne
    • Clark Quietly
    • 2012
    Thomas Kretschmann
    Thomas Kretschmann
    • Captain Kurt Brynildson
    • 2012
    Daniel Zacapa
    Daniel Zacapa
    • Emilio Valenzuela
    • 2012
    Shaun Parkes
    Shaun Parkes
    • Andreus Jude 'A.J.' Poulain…
    • 2012
    Paulina Gaitan
    Paulina Gaitan
    • Jahel Valenzuela
    • 2012
    Scott Michael Foster
    Scott Michael Foster
    • Jonas Beckett
    • 2012
    Katie Featherston
    Katie Featherston
    • Rosetta 'Rabbit' Fischer
    • 2012
    Lee Tergesen
    Lee Tergesen
    • Russ Landry
    • 2012
    Corben Turner
    Corben Turner
    • Lincoln at 8 Years…
    • 2012
    Jeff Galfer
    Jeff Galfer
    • Sammy Kirsch
    • 2012
    Taylor Mras
    • Young Lena
    • 2012
    Jose Pablo Cantillo
    Jose Pablo Cantillo
    • Manny Centeno
    • 2012
    Michael Titterton
    • Statesman
    • 2012
    Don McManus
    Don McManus
    • Patrick
    • 2012
    • Creators
      • Oren Peli
      • Michael R. Perry
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    9braved-ark

    I want it back!

    I still can't get this TV-show out of my head. It was good. It was well-done. It was engaging. Such a shame that it has been closed! I hope it will be continued one day, somehow :) Loved the plot, the actors, the thrill of it. Again, hope this one will be revived! Fingers crossed.
    7tiffany-m-298-229277

    A NNew Fave!

    WOW! This show is amazing so far. I absolutely love it. I love the authenticity of it, the legends they are using so far are interesting.

    To all the people Who keep complaining about the characters speaking Spanish... for one, its supposed to be in Peru, not Brazil. For 2 the father and daughter are supposed to be people who were part of Emmett's crew, they worked as part of an American show, therefore they are perfectly in the accuracy to be speaking Spanish. The rest of the cast... are American. Maybe you should pay better attention to something before you start criticizing.

    Now the camera work, the show isn't supposed to be lost footage, or documentary footage. The premise of the show is these people are making a documentary, behind the scenes type show, while searching for the missing Emmett. Therefore many of the things being shown are not supposed to be the "documentary's" footage, its supposed to be both. some parts we see is whats happening while they are filming this documentary of the search for Emmett. If you can't tell the difference between the cameras then you're not paying attention. Anytime they show someone on the documentary cameras they have a caption to it, naming the person in the shot. When no one is in the shot the documentary footage is shown more grainy.
    lrachanator

    love or hate

    After reading other reviews, I see that "The River" is a love it or hate it kind of show. My conclusion, if you were a Lost fan, you'll be a fan of this show. I personally like this show. It's different than other shows on TV. The purpose of the show is to keep you on the edge of your seat, and it definitely does that for me.If you're usually critical of shows then you'll find things to be critical of in The River, but for the most part, the acting is believable enough, the plot is simple, the filming adds to the suspense, and it keeps me guessing. I was a Lost fan, and this show really fills the void Lost left behind. . .
    9crusader-mxcix

    There's magic out there!

    WARNING: This is not a show for hard materialists and positivist types. will no doubt 'offend' or 'bore' them somehow. That said, maybe that is why I love it. No 'Darwin' this and that. Not a single line bashing religion or God. Various people from cultures who are actually portrayed as PEOPLE, not 'noble savages' or 'lazy Latino' or the like. Very little PC at all. Very apolitical. Like a breath of fresh air.

    Interesting take on the style. A great cast. The effects are more movie house than TV. BIG budget stuff.

    The subject is a fascinating one involving mythology and 'magic' and is not bogged down by lame 'nerdcore' explanations of every aspect. Scientific dogma is shattered in the first 15 minutes of the first episode, and the viewer is invited down the Rabbit hole in style. Great show. 'There's Magic out there!' and it's called 'The River'.
    9honeybell001-305-659960

    Finally.

    Amid a torrent of reality nonsense and cookie cutter TV The River brings something fresh and suspenseful.

    There is a "Lost-ish" quality about it, in that the characters are slowly developed and of course the premise of a group of people in the middle of nowhere with some seriously freaky stuff going on.

    The River however has a faster pace and a clearer cut goal, that of finding Emmet Cole, a missing naturist/TV host and his filming crew. This makes for a simpler show, one that anyone can get on board with without needing to watch it from the beginning.

    The "found footage" bit, well, whatever. I don't necessarily see the point, but I don't find it distracting as some might.

    The actors aren't delivering any Emmy-winning performances...yet. If ABC gives this show a chance beyond season 1, I only see The River getting better.

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    • Release date
      • February 7, 2012 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Dong Song
    • Filming locations
      • Puerto Rico
    • Production companies
      • Haunted Movies
      • J. A. Green Construction
      • Amblin Television
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    • Runtime
      44 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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