'Malibu Rescue: The Next Wave' Of Challenges
The Flounders are back in this sequel that takes place one year after the events of 'Malibu Rescue'.

After spending some time in a rehabilitation clinic, Ferruco immerses himself in the bowels of the scientific station “Las Joyas” with the purpose of safeguarding this important protected area from fires that threaten the perimeter in times of drought, At the same time, he continues his fight to not fall back on drugs and seeks for the opportunity to redeem himself through his work.
The Flounders are back in this sequel that takes place one year after the events of 'Malibu Rescue'.
The social issues The Half of it takes on are handled well, between the antagonization brought on to Ellie for her race and the conflict that arises from her being gay. Both aspects of her character are built up over the course of the film and don’t seem abrupt or rushed. The film shows racism towards Ellie and her and father in varying levels, from having her schoolmates specifically address her as "Chinese girl” to the fore mentioned way her Dad is treated due to language barriers. The same can be said about Ellie being a lesbian. While she never truly “comes out” in the narrative, that does not undermine her journey of self-discovery from being meaningful. These ideas aren’t thrust upon the viewer in a preachy manor, the scenarios that occur feel believable given the rural setting. The film presents watchers with problems whom those like Ellie may face, and leaves us to sit with them and reflect.
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