As far as the hype around a Netflix original goes, Rebel Ridge has certainly become highly-anticipated content for the streaming platform. Director Jeremy Saulnier has already proven his merit with fan-favorite action thrillers like Green Room and Blue Ruin, but his latest is getting a lot of attention. Early online buzz already had many critics calling the movie an instant best of the year in the action genre, with online comments such as “an absolute powerhouse of muscular filmmaking” and praise for the performances, including “Aaron Pierre is a major star in the making.”