Riley (2023) YIFY - Download Movie TORRENT

Reviewed by darkstephen 6 / 10

The definition of noble failure

The coming of age and coming out drama must be difficult to inject with freshness; and to give the creators of this one, they tried. Not many of these kinds of movies concentrate on the main character's internal struggle, as opposed to the reactions of the people around them. The problem is that Riley, the main character, isn't fleshed out enough to engage the viewer. His struggle is primarily expressed by Riley having a pained expression on his face when in emotionally fraught circumstances. This makes the film slow going, since not much develops from these situations before it's time for the next scene where nothing much develops. After this endless repetition, it's finally time for him to have his epiphany in a series of scenes that feel rushed and contrived.All in all, a well executed movie based on lackluster material.

Reviewed by tlutzy 8 / 10

Surprisingly good

Reviewed by JordanShaheen 6 / 10

A Poignant Coming-of-Age Drama That Cuts Deep and Lingers Long

Riley is a striking and emotionally honest film that captures the quiet intensity of adolescent self-discovery against the backdrop of small-town high school football. Centered on Dakota, a young queer athlete navigating the inner turmoil of identity, expectation, and masculinity, the film is a raw, thoughtfully crafted coming-of-age story that resonates far beyond its central theme.Director Benjamin Howard delivers a restrained but powerful vision, with cinematography that mirrors Dakota's emotional landscape. A subdued color palette and well-executed video cuts evoke the weight of unspoken conflict, keeping the viewer closely tethered to the characters' emotional worlds. This visual language never distracts-it enhances, lending an authenticity that feels both personal and universal.What sets Riley apart is its refusal to simplify the complexity of queer identity within hypermasculine spaces. Dakota's journey is at once deeply personal and quietly political. The film not only chronicles his internal struggle but also explores how his teammates, peers, and coaches wrestle with their own ingrained assumptions about masculinity, sexuality, and vulnerability. This shared discomfort-awkward, tender, sometimes brutal-gives the film its emotional charge.Performances across the board are understated and affecting, with Dakota's portrayal offering a compelling mix of restraint and emotional depth. The ensemble cast, particularly the young men around him, bring nuance to roles that might otherwise fall into stereotype. Instead, Riley presents a spectrum of responses to difference-ranging from quiet acceptance to confusion, shame, and eventual growth.While queer audiences will find much to identify with in Dakota's story, Riley speaks to a broader truth about adolescence, identity, and the longing to be seen. It's a film that will resonate not only with queer viewers but with anyone who has carried the weight of expectation during the formative, often isolating, years of youth-especially those shaped by the pressures of competitive sports.Verdict: Riley is a beautifully rendered, emotionally resonant portrait of identity and resilience. With sensitivity and strength, it sheds light on the silent struggles behind the facades of toughness and conformity. A must-watch for anyone who's ever felt caught between who they are and who the world expects them to be.

Riley

2023

Drama

Riley

2023

Drama

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The definition of noble failure

Surprisingly good

A Poignant Coming-of-Age Drama That Cuts Deep and Lingers Long

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