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Rogue

Rogue

Action · Horror · Thriller · 2007

When a group of tourists stumble into the remote Australian river territory of an enormous crocodile, the deadly creature traps them on a tiny mud island with the tide quickly rising and darkness descending. As the hungry predator closes in, they must fight for survival against all odds.

Movie details

Rogue

“How fast can you swim?”

2007 Action · Horror · Thriller 1h 39m

Critical arithmetic

One number, for now.

TMDB

6.3 / 10

Community rating

When a group of tourists stumble into the remote Australian river territory of an enormous crocodile, the deadly creature traps them on a tiny mud island with the tide quickly rising and darkness descending. As the hungry predator closes in, they must fight for survival against all odds.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.

The archetype split

Who fights over Rogue?

The split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Greg McLean

Written by

Greg McLean

Radha Mitchell

Radha Mitchell

Kate Ryan

Michael Vartan

Michael Vartan

Pete McKell

Sam Worthington

Sam Worthington

Neil

Caroline Brazier

Caroline Brazier

Mary Ellen

Stephen Curry

Stephen Curry

Simon

Celia Ireland

Celia Ireland

Gwen

John Jarratt

John Jarratt

Russell

Court is in session

Put Rogue on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Prestige Tourist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.