The Weight thriller earns 93% on Rotten Tomatoes ahead of release

The upcoming action-adventure thriller ‘The Weight’, starring Russell Crowe and Ethan Hawke, has received strong early critical acclaim. Ahead of its scheduled theatrical release on September 18, the film holds a 93% score on Rotten Tomatoes based on 40 reviews.

Directed by Padraic McKinley in his feature directorial debut, the film is being praised for its direction, survival-driven tension, and central premise. The plot follows a desperate father, played by Hawke, who is offered a dangerous deal by a prison warden, played by Crowe. To secure his freedom, the protagonist must smuggle a fortune in gold across a treacherous wilderness.

While the film has not yet achieved a ‘Certified Fresh’ designation, critics suggest it may maintain a score above 90% as more reviews are released. The early influx of positive reviews comes despite the studio typically holding embargoes until closer to the premiere date.