I'll start by saying that this is probably the greatest killer croc movie ever made, but then again, the majority of the movies in this genre are mediocre at best. Rogue rises above them thanks to a good cast and some excellent production values.
The movie starts off at a slow pace, but this helps to build some tension for the part when the crocodile eventually shows up and causes mayhem. The slower beginning means we also get some character development and the leading actors put in some decent performances, most notably Radha Mitchell, who does a really good job with her character.
Rogue is by no means a groundbreaking entry in the monster movie genre. Most of the usual clichés are here and there are moments when the movie can't avoid not being predictable. On the other hand, there's not much that the movie does wrong as it provides solid entertainment throughout. The movie is also fairly realistic, from the croc to the situations that are depicted. Another plus is the cinematography, which is stunning at some points.
I prefer this flick over Black Water, which was released in the same year, because I find it to be the more entertaining of the two. If you're into this kind of movies, you should probably give both of them a shot, but in terms of production values and the sheer entertainment it provides, Rogue is definitely the superior one.
The movie starts off at a slow pace, but this helps to build some tension for the part when the crocodile eventually shows up and causes mayhem. The slower beginning means we also get some character development and the leading actors put in some decent performances, most notably Radha Mitchell, who does a really good job with her character.
Rogue is by no means a groundbreaking entry in the monster movie genre. Most of the usual clichés are here and there are moments when the movie can't avoid not being predictable. On the other hand, there's not much that the movie does wrong as it provides solid entertainment throughout. The movie is also fairly realistic, from the croc to the situations that are depicted. Another plus is the cinematography, which is stunning at some points.
I prefer this flick over Black Water, which was released in the same year, because I find it to be the more entertaining of the two. If you're into this kind of movies, you should probably give both of them a shot, but in terms of production values and the sheer entertainment it provides, Rogue is definitely the superior one.