Mom's Minute

 

Introduction to The  Rhythm Section: An Amazon Prime Video Movie Review

 

 

The magic of watching a movie based on a novel is that events can be orchestrated to get the results the author wants the viewing audience to see.  As I watched The Rhythm Section film, I could envision the author conjuring up various scenarios that would make an intriguing movie, even though there may be questions as to the who, what, how, why and when of some of the events.

 

 

That being said, I watched The Rhythm Section with an open mind.  Did I enjoy watching the Rhythm Section movie? Would I recommend you watch it? Check out my movie review to find out.

 

 

Some Movie Actors Transitioning to Streaming Services

 

 

Is it just me, or does it seem as if the so-called big name actors are moving their acting crafts to streaming services instead of full fledged movie theaters. I guess that given the current world situation with the pandemic, actors just like others, need to keep the money coming in. Interesting enough, I noticed the trend toward some movie actors appearing in streaming services movies long before the pandemic happened and will probably continue when it is over. By the way, I’m sure these so-called A-list actors are generously compensated for sharing their acting talents with the viewing audiences, regardless of the media type that is used.

 

 

Creative Title of the Movie - The Rhythm Section

 

 

If you reached the conclusion that based on the movie title, The Rhythm Section, that this film  centers around a music theme, you will be incorrect. As you watch the movie, about midway, it is revealed why the movie is titled The Rhythm Section. I must admit the author, Mark Burnell, used his creative writing skills to come up with this title. While it is not unheard of, the author not only wrote the novel that the movie, The Rhythm Section is based on-- but also wrote the screenplay as well. To his credit, I think he did an adequate job of writing both.

 

 

Plot of The Rhythm Section Movie

 

 

The 007 name James Bond has been linked to describe The Rhythm Section movie starring Blake Lively as Stephanie Patrick. Based on that fact alone, you may be enticed to watch this film. However, I must warn you that if you are expecting the glitz, glamour, expensive cars, espionage, etc. usually equated with James Bond movies, you will not find much of it if you watch The Rhythm Section film.

 

 

Instead, you will find that the main character is focused on avenging an action that took place that destroyed her entire family 3 years prior -- while they were traveling abroad. Overwhelmed with grief, and probably guilt  as well as the question of why she was not traveling with her family at that time, the main character immerses herself in unscrupulous acts -- I guess in an attempt to try to forget the atrocious events that happened.

 

Manufactured Scenarios in The Rhythmic Section Movie

 

 

About midway through the movie, The Rhythm Section, you will find that the actor Blake Lively as Stephanie Patrick is so focused on avenging what happened to her family that she emphatically sought revenge. 

 

 

During these scenarios, it looks like there are lots of coincidental meet-ups, training, traveling, etc. that took place to move the plot of The Rhythmic Section movie along.  

 

 

For instance and back to the James Bond reference, without giving the movie away, there is a section of the movie where she takes on the persona and identity of someone else in an attempt to get to the bottom of what happened to her family as well as to seek revenge.

 

 

You would think that in a story such as this, especially dealing with terrorism, that the CIA would be  deeply involved. That was not the case here -- which opened the door for the main character, Blake Lively as Stephanie Patrick to take on actions and roles that probably would have been better performed by professionals -- unlike the impromptu training and direction she received from her co-star -- Jude Law’s character.

 

 

Slow-Moving Pace of The Rhythm Section Movie

 

 

In my opinion, The Rhythm Section movie was slow moving with quite a few casualties that happened that was not related to what the main character was seeking. Since this movie is slow-moving, especially in the beginning, it may seem longer than what it really is. In fact, you may probably find yourself wanting to skip over certain parts to get to the main action of the movie. This is where the saying comes to mind that "Patience is a virtue."

 

Assessment of The Rhythm Section Movie

 

 

In regards to rating this movie, I was going back and forth between giving the movie, The Rhythm Section 2 or 3 stars. I settled on a 3 star rating.  Here’s why. Regardless of the manufacturing scenarios mentioned above, and other unrealistic happenings in this movie, at the end of the day, this movie starred a woman as the main character in an action movie.  

 

 

Even though there were a lot of audible crying and other signs of woe during her fights and altercations, I thought it was valiant of the movie powers-that-be to keep the star of the movie as a woman -- just as it is in the novel the movie is based upon. To me, this was a huge plus for the movie, The Rhythm Section.

 

 

The Rhythm Section movie was what I would describe as a so-so type movie. I will leave it up to you to decide whether you want to see it for yourself. If you do, you may have to be patient and wait for actions that picked up the pace of the movie -- just as I did.

 

 

Rating of The Rhythm Section Movie

Based on a rating of 1 star to 5 stars with 5 stars being the highest, I rate The Rhythm Section movie Three (3) stars.