Duel on the River

I really did enjoy this movie. They chose to do something very smart with this thriller: they made the villain a boater. Which makes total sense, because most boaters are entitled a-holes who think they can do whatever they want. I actually grew up fairly close to where this was set, and while I didn't recognize any specific landmarks, the area is very much like the ones I spend a lot of time in. The movie starts off showing us how the main character is content to sit around doing nothing his whole life, yet somehow they still make him likable. He gets a genuine arc. It's not paced at a breakneck speed, but doesn't drag either. I was glad I got to see it.

I liked this movie quit a bit. It's low budget but there is some talent here. There are lines that I will be quoting for a long time and a few classic scenes to boot. It's the perfect movie to watch with your buds while having some adult beverages.