Rub

I have to admit I was not very leaned into watching this one, but I was convinced by the reviews, which seem to be written by real film buffs.

It's watchable, but... except for the main characters and the mechanic, all others exageratedly overact their parts. SUPER ARTIFICIAL!!! The "cops", Trevor, the boss, the shop owner... pffff...

The story is actually OK, but, having been able to go either towards the road movie or "good guy works it out" types, it went neither way, and got stuck in the middle.

Like one of the reviewrs said, and I agree: photo is good and it is well shot. Nothing else I can say about it.

First- Parents, this movie isn't for kids, there are adult situations so take that as a warning. Second-Every work of art should be judged based on the artist's intent and as a result I give this movie a top rating of ten stars out of ten stars. It's an independent film that knows its audience. Christopher Fox gives it a "kitchen sink" approach similar to early indie auteur projects from linklater or the Terry Gilliam. The story was pretty good, it plays like a crazy drama, of course, but there's a lot of thrills and emotional performances. Especially with the main character who even alters his appearance on camera halfway through the movie!!! I was very anxious on how it would end.

Just saw this on Tubi! Rub delivers a gripping blend of passion and peril, reminiscent "True Romance." This indie gem captivates its raw evocative storytelling. The chemistry between the leads sizzles, elevating the high-stakes narrative of love and danger. Stunning cinematography and a haunting soundtrack immerse viewers in a world where every glance and touch carries weight. A must-watch for fans of the genre, Rub proves that indie filmmaking still has the power to enthrall and excite. What sets "Rub" apart from many other films in the genre is its raw authenticity. There's a grittiness to the film that makes it feel real and immediate. This isn't a sanitized, Hollywood-ized version of love and danger; it's messy, chaotic, and intense, reflecting the true complexity of human relationships and the precariousness of life on the edge. This authenticity is likely a result of the film's indie roots, which often allow for more creative freedom and a stronger personal vision from the filmmakers.

Neal, who is lonely and has no love life, goes to a brothel run by in the name of a massage parlor on the suggestion of his office colleague and meets Perla there and changes Neal's life completely in a single night.

Neal and Perla gets a second chance in life to live the life that they wanted but get's stuck and encounters with problems and people beacuse of the damage they done to survive their past.

Movie deals with Work-Life Balance, Bullying at Work, Social Life and Sex trafficking in a very simple and subtle way.

It's a good movie and you should give it a watch if you like small indie crime dramas.

Slow burn! I haven't seen a film like this in a long time. Reminds me of 70s films I watched in film school. Gritty, dirty with sprinkles of dark humor.

I knew guys like Neal growing up and a certain scene brought back some memories. I really like the film but the ending caught me off guard. I get why they went that route but I would have liked to see something else hashed out

The performances were great & the score was intense!!

Big studios don't make films like this, hence the success of Sound of Freedom ( Not saying RUB is that ) But we need new storytellers in film and I was happy to watch this after a friend told me about seeing it last week. Bravo. I enjoyed it.