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  "description": "How do you know a law enforcement officer is corrupt? That they're wearing a badge is a good indicator and, if they're not wearing a badge, that's an even better indicator. Rebel Ridge isn't a terribly original movie. I won't say that it's cliché because it's grounded in police corruption so routine as to be expected. That there are so many movies and shows about corrupt law enforcement officers speaks to the reality of the society in which they're produced. These cops wear thin blue line patches. That thin blue line protects the interests of those cops first. If their interests overlap with yours then you may be protected and that protection helps sell their behavior and use of force as legitimate. Civil asset forfeiture should be illegal. That it's legally sanctioned doesn't make it a legitimate or acceptable practice and certainly doesn't make it less prone to abuse. Aaron Pierre is a charismatic, calm and stabilizing lead and AnnaSophia Robb is a capable sidekick as someone who's been both a victim of the circumstances in the fictional town in which this as set and is able to help Pierre's Richmond navigate said circumstances. Don Johnson is a capable villain and David Denman doesn't have a redemption arc so much as he's simply less of an asshole than the other cops that serve as the villains. A decent enough revenge fantasy with enough action to keep you entertained and the protagonists are easy to sympathize with. Entertaining, unsurprising and — certainly — watchable.",
  "path": "/watching/movies/rebel-ridge-2022",
  "publishedAt": "2025-10-09T13:43:00Z",
  "site": "at://did:plc:sttgf52vkk46f6yuknvqxvgh/site.standard.publication/self",
  "title": "Rebel Ridge"
}