![]() ![]() Here's the plot: "Chapman is an ex-marine in Brazil's slums, battling the yakuza outfit who attacked his sister and left her for dead." 'Falcon Rising' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Microsoft Store, Redbox, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video, Crackle, Vudu, Peacock Premium, Plex, Tubi TV, YouTube, Pluto TV, FlixFling, Apple iTunes, Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, and fuboTV. You probably already know what the movie's about, but just in case. Released September 5th, 2014, 'Falcon Rising' stars Michael Jai White, Neal McDonough, Lateef Crowder, Laila Ali The R movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 43 min, and received a user score of 62 (out of 100) on TMDb, which compiled reviews from 287 knowledgeable users. Falcon Rising on Pluto TV Action & Adventure 1hr 41 min John 'Falcon' Chapman (Michael Jai White) is an ex-marine driven by guilt and on the edge. Now, before we get into the various whats and wheres of how you can watch 'Falcon Rising' right now, here are some details about the Strohberry Films action flick. Read on for a listing of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription options - along with the availability of 'Falcon Rising' on each platform when they are available. Parazi’s screenplay gifts the deadpan McDonough with the best lines, such as when, upon being reunited with Chapman, Manny ironically observes, “I see you’ve stopped working out.” Among the supporting players, Japanese star Masashi Odate ( The Last Samurai) makes a strong impression as the sort of villain who tests the sharpness of his sword by slicing open the stomach of his nearest underling.Want to behold the glory that is ' Falcon Rising' on your TV or mobile device at home? Finding a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or view the Ernie Barbarash-directed movie via subscription can be difficult, so we here at Moviefone want to help you out. Although he indulges in the typical frenetic cutting endemic to current action movies, director Ernie Barbarash films the fight scenes cleanly enough to maintain physical coherence, showcasing his star’s dazzling physical movements with the proper slavish devotion. When his sister Cindy ( Laila Ali, Muhammad Ali’s daughter, here not given any opportunity to show off her own pugilistic skills) is brutally beaten while working as a social worker in the favelas of Brazil, our hero rushes to Rio de Janeiro-cue the obligatory aerial shot of the Christ the Redeemer statue-to track down the bad guys who did it.Īided by local street cop Katarina ( Millie Ruperto) and a former military buddy, Manny, ( Neal McDonough) now working for the State Department, Chapman quickly cuts a wide swath through a variety of hoodlums, crooked cops and even the Japanese Yakuza, uncovering a sex-trafficking ring in the process and occasionally resorting to shooting down his opponents as if he was playing a violent video game.īut the rudimentary plot is merely an excuse for the incredibly buffed and muscled White to display the impressive fighting prowess that has netted him 26 martial arts titles. Happening on a robbery in a liquor store, as is the all too frequent occurrence in these sorts of vehicles, he taunts one of the thugs by grabbing his shotgun and putting it in his mouth before quickly dispatching him. White’s character, John “Falcon” Chapman, is the latest in a long line of emotionally scarred action heroes, in this case an ex-Marine suffering from frequent PTSD flashbacks who in the film’s opening minutes plays a game of Russian Roulette (with bullets soaked in a shot glass filled with whiskey, no less). ![]() Set in the Brazilian slums that inspired its original title Favela, Falcon Rising is a by-the-numbers thriller that mainly serves as a showcase for its star’s considerable fighting abilities, showcased in an endless number of kick-ass set pieces. Michael Jai White ( Spawn, The Dark Knight) makes another bid for action movie stardom with this film so determined to spawn a franchise that its ending sets up a sequel, with distributor Freestyle Releasing already promising two more installments. Adventure Malicious Mysterious Watch with a free Prime trial Watch with Prime Start your 30-day free trial Rent HD 1.99 Buy HD 10.99 More purchase options Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started. Directed by Ernie Barbarash Writing Credits (in alphabetical order) Y.T. ![]()
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