The Tiger Rising

Name: The Tiger Rising
Genre: Family
Released: January 21, 2022
Duration: 102 min
Rating: 33
Cast: Angela Giarratana, Christian Convery, Dennis Quaid, Douglas M. Griffin, Faith Dillon

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Paramount Home Entertainment | Release Date: January 21, 2022 | PG

Starring: Angela Giarratana, Christian Convery, Dennis Quaid, Douglas M. Griffin, Faith Dillon, Katharine McPhee, Madalen Mills, Nicholas Ryan Hernandez, Queen Latifah, Sam Trammell, Selah Kimbro Jones, Wayne Hughes

Summary: When 10-year-old Rob Horton (Christian Convery) discovers a caged tiger in the woods near his home, his imagination runs wild and life begins to change in the most unexpected ways. With the help of a wise and mysterious maid, Willie May (Queen Latifah) and the stubborn new girl in school (Madalen Mills), he navigates through childhoodWhen 10-year-old Rob Horton (Christian Convery) discovers a caged tiger in the woods near his home, his imagination runs wild and life begins to change in the most unexpected ways. With the help of a wise and mysterious maid, Willie May (Queen Latifah) and the stubborn new girl in school (Madalen Mills), he navigates through childhood memories, heartache, and wondrous adventures in this heartwarming adaptation.… Expand

Director: Ray Giarratana

Genre(s): Family

Rating: PG

Runtime: 102 min

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Steve Davis

Jan 19, 2022

Director/screenwriter Giarratana occasionally summons up a lovely moment, although the overall tone is inconsistent. Read full review

Gary Goldstein

Jan 20, 2022

The script wields its symbolic hammer so heavily that it tends to smother the story’s more authentic emotions. Read full review

Teo Bugbee

Jan 21, 2022

The metaphors are so obvious that the film becomes trapped in its own cage of archetypes and clichés, and unlike the tiger, there is no champion to open the gates to a more original cinematic world. Read full review

Nick Schager

Jan 21, 2022

Designed for maximum corniness, The Tiger Rising peppers its action with enough references to God, upturned-to-the-heavens gazes and warm enveloping light to make clear its function as a homily. Read full review

Polygon Petrana Radulovic

Jan 21, 2022

Giarratana doesn’t seem to trust that the story of two kids and their emotions is enough of a draw onscreen, so they fluff up the movie to bolster the drama — but really, they should have just let the tiger run free. Read full review

Nadir Samara

Jan 23, 2022

The Tiger Rising is too serious and abstract for kids yet too ham-fisted for adults. Read full review

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saimariejohnson

Jun 4, 2022

This movie is absolutely beauttiful. It is the perfect story for middle-aged kids, parents, and the dynamic between a hardworking father and a son who is navigating grief was delivered with perfect execution. It's funny, heartwarming, tear-jerking, and just all-around a fantastic familyThis movie is absolutely beauttiful. It is the perfect story for middle-aged kids, parents, and the dynamic between a hardworking father and a son who is navigating grief was delivered with perfect execution. It's funny, heartwarming, tear-jerking, and just all-around a fantastic family film. Quaid's performance as Beauchamp was spot on, and Queen Latifah was a no-nonsense truth-teller in the most beautiful way, per usual. This is an incredible film.… Expand

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TVJerry

Jan 27, 2022

After a boy's mother dies, he lives in a motel with his father (Sam Trammell), while trying to cope with their tragedy. Things change when he discovers a tiger caged in the woods nearby. The boy is played by Christian Convery, who proved impressive in Netflix's Sweet Tooth and againAfter a boy's mother dies, he lives in a motel with his father (Sam Trammell), while trying to cope with their tragedy. Things change when he discovers a tiger caged in the woods nearby. The boy is played by Christian Convery, who proved impressive in Netflix's Sweet Tooth and again demonstrates an uncanny ability at a young age. His new friend (Madalen Mills) also proves a spunky presence. Dennis Quaid swings big as a crusty redneck, while Queen Latifah adds sympathy and guidance. She also has the movie's only funny line, "The only thing I gotta do is stay Black and die." Since this is aimed at kids, the script deals in broad strokes and obvious emotions (not to mention the general absurdity of the premise). Unfortunately, the writing also revels in bad grammar, which isn't great for kids to hear, even if they are trying to portray working class Floridians. There are elements of fantasy to lighten the mood and make this somewhat heavy-handed and predictable story more palatable from a young audience.… Expand

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