Risk is a 2001 Australian film about insurance fraud directed by Alan White and starring Tom Long, Bryan Brown, and Claudia Karvan.[2] The film is based on the story The Adjuster by Tracy Kidder.
Plot synopsis
John Kriesky (Bryan Brown) is a veteran insurance investigator who is tempted towards the wrong side of the law. With the help of an amateur con man Ben (Tom Long), John hatches a scheme to substantiate false claims by taking part of several questionable claims his firm has settled for a fraction of what they're usually worth. John and Ben get help in their illegal business by lawyer Louise (Claudia Karvan), who has a cocaine addiction and is John's lover. But when Louise becomes involved with Ben and demands a bigger cut of the money, their shaky confidence game begins to fall apart.
Cast
- Tom Long as Ben Madigan
- Claudia Karvan as Louise Roncoli
- Melissa Madden Gray as Colleen
- Bryan Brown as John Kriesky
- Jason Clarke as Chris
- Bob Baines as Grayson
- Sharin Contini as Mrs. Whelan
- Thomas Clunie as Mr. Whelan
- Brian Meegan as Instructor
- Kim Lewis a Child’s Mother
- Michael Denkha as hospital husband
Reception
Risk was met with positive reviews from critics and audiences, earning an 80% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Scott Weinberg of Apollo Guide gave a positive reviews, commenting "Risk may not be the most unique crime drama to come down the pike, but it's certainly intriguing and polished enough to earn a look."
Jason Gorber of Film Scouts gave a negative review, calling it "a straight ahead, uneventful movie. Boring in parts, the film tries to work as a slick Indie feature but seems like a tired Hollywood film."
Accolades
Bryan Brown was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the FCCA Awards.
References
- ^ "Australian Films at the Australian Box Office", Film Victoria accessed 13 November 2012
- ^ Andrew L. Urban, "WHITE, ALAN: RISK", Urban Cinefile, 17 May 2001 accessed 4 December 2012
External links
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