The Rise is the original name of one English thriller. Somehow this achievement is known as Wasteland in USA and France. This thrilling drama about crime is brainchild of talented Rowan Athale. Story starts with badly beat up Harvey Miller who is facing with serious charges. Investigator has witness and he is pressing Harvey to confess. Harvey is denies everything and asks for chance to tell his story. Here retrospective starts and we are going one month back in time. That story starts when Harvey Miller is released from the prison. Typical for English movie, all emotions are integrated in relations between protagonists. First we have two very close friends at reunion. Story is so complex that audience has to be focused all the time. Loyalty is going to be tested. Some will fight off, and some will embrace their jealousy. Cunning and slick plan relies on friendship and desire to revenge. After all, everyone would like to catch happiness. Freshly released from the prison Harvey is investigated for same thing that all ready spent some time in jail. Attempted murder of local businessman Steven Roper and robbery are crimes which Detective Inspector West wants to solve. Twist is cleverly written will not disappoint crime thriller lovers. Interesting 108 minutes will keep audience tight on their seats.