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Summary: You Won't Want to Miss a Minute!
Review: "Joy Ride" is one of the year's most exciting and intense rides. Director John Dahl directs a wonderful young cast through a smart, well-paced script that provides a great deal of suspense and thrills, all of which add to the effect that the final showdown will have. There was not a moment in the film that my interest dwindled, and when it was over, I wanted to keep watching. It's the beginning of summer, and college student Lewis Thomas (Paul Walker) is on his way to Boulder, Colorado, to pick up girlfriend-hopeful Venna (Leelee Sobieski). On his way, he stops by to retrieve his brother, Fuller (Steve Zahn), who convinces Lewis to play a prank on a trucker ("Rusty Nail") by speaking like a woman on their CB radio. The prank works, so much so that they arrange to have the trucker come to a motel room next to theirs at midnight that same night. And, the next day, a situtaion happens to them is one that they will NEVER forget. What ensues is a combination of gutwrenching suspense, and a great directorial effort. By this time, Dahl has built an incredible amount of unease and tension, much of which comes from the fact that the killer is never revealed in full form. We are never given a glimpse of his face, and much of the time it is his voice or the looming headlights of his truck that provides the fear factor. This high level of suspense keeps us so intrigued that we are able to overlook small details of logic, such as how the trucker so easily maneuvers such a large vehicle, or how he keeps track of their whereabouts. Accompanying this justly acclaimed suspense factor is an incredibly paced script, which stands out as one of the better scare plots to come out in recent years. Dahl takes the material and keeps it moving at a rate of speed that allows us to understand what's going on and, at the same time, want more and more. When the climax arrives, the pace reaches a fever pitch of energetic suspense that kept me on the edge of my seat, holding my breath. Part of the success goes the the convincing characters, each played by actors who give equally convincing performances and share great screen chemistry. Paul Walker, Steve Zahn, and Leelee Sobieski, especially, each have a wonderful knack for playing themselves as upbeat and carefree one moment, and completely frightened the next. Zahn is particularly effective, providing much of the movie's laughs, while at the same time instilling in Fuller a sense of sheer terror. Sobieski has less onscreen time than her two costars, but manages to turn in a well-rounded performance that fits the story well. The good thing about "Joy Ride" is that none of these attributes diminish once it's time for the big showdown in the end. Up to and right past this point, everything moves quite rapidly and effectively, building us up for an ending that doesn't disappoint, and lives up to the standard set by the plot before it. The plot is full of suspense and energy, and the cast is, among other things, believable. The title is a perfect description of the film itself, which, in this humble critic's opinion, is one of the year's best films. I can't remember the last time I had so much "fun" at the cinema. The villain, "Rusty Nail" has the scariest voice! Listening to him talk on the CB radio ("Candy Cane... I'm looking for Candy Cane...") is enough to send a chill down your spine. You'll have to watch the movie to know whether he does show his face or not in the end. This movie ends with a "delicious" twist.... to pave the way for a "Joy Ride 2", maybe? CHECK THIS OUT!
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Summary: YOU SHOULD GET THAT TAILLIGHT FIXED
Review: It's summer holidays-and goodhearted collage man Lewis Thomas
Paul Walker (VARSITY BLUES) is going home while planning to bring
along with him his dream girl Leelee Sobieski (NEVER BEEN KISSED)
but his plans take a de-tour when he stops to rescue his never
do well older brother Fuller Thomas Steve Zahn (SAVING SILVERMAN). Fuller forces Lewis to play a pratical prank on a lonely trucker-
known only by his CB handle as Rusty Nail.
(Played by Ted Levine-ERIN BROKIVICH) The trucker cuts the jaw off one man-and now he wants revenge and
the last laugh. I found this movie to be very scary!
My heart was pounding the whole time-and I kept guessing who
was gonna get iced next! The end was really creepy-when they think that Rusty Nail is no more then they hear his terrifing voice over the CB radio in the
ambulance! I was amazed that it ended after that-I thought that there would
more chase scenes. After seeing this movie-I dont like those big trucks-they are creepy looking-and you cant help imaging that they are normal. I have this thing on my wall about road rage and it says that
this crazed trucker tried to kill this one innocent driver on the highway-so there is your proof!
Rating:
Summary: Awesome Movie
Review: I saw the trailer for Joy Ride, and I decided it looked cool, at least good enough to see. It was, however, much more entertaining than I thought- I thoroughly enjoyed it. One thing that really adds to the movie that you aren't expecting going in is that it is actually a very funny movie, one of the funniest movies I saw last year, easily the funniest non-comedy I saw (assuming you don't count Rush Hour 2). The suspense and action scenes are very good, and the bad guy's voice is the creepiest I've heard in awhile. This is a great movie with an awesome finish that I highly reccomend to anyone.
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Summary: not original but extremely effective!
Review: actually,it takes a different spin of the original''duel''.here the baddie is more human than demon.and the tension is much higher due to the technical superiorty this version has.the acting was believable and plot simple enough yet you kinda/sorta feel sorry for the maniac driver.the plot goes like this.2 brothers on a road trip find themselves bored and decide to goof around on the cb.one trucker it seems has been on the road too long and takes the jokes to heart.once the trucker wisens up,all hell breaks loose.now,you want to talk about great endings,this has one.ive waited so long to type those 2 words...''great ending''.rent/buy this.you will not regret it nor fool around on the cb afterwards.
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Summary: SCARY
Review: This movie is very scary because it could actually happen. I think any horror fan would enjoy this movie. I know I did. I dont want to give anything away but I think their will be a sequel
Rating:
Summary: An soild entertaining Suspense-Thriller.
Review: When two brothers (Steve Zahn & Paul Walker) decide to go home in a Roadtrip, while the another brother has to pick up his girlfriend (Leelee Sobieski). When the oldest brother bought a CB Radio, along the trip. The two brothers play a CB Radio Prank that has a mad trucker (Voiced by a Unbilled-Ted Levine) hunting them down on the desolate highways. This familiar thriller has a strong direction by John Dahl (The Last Seduction). The film payes tribute to Duel and The Hitcher into one terrfic film. DVD`s has an sharp anamorphic Widescreen (2.35:1) and an fine Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound. DVD has Three Different Commentary Tracks by the Director, Writers and Actors from the Film. DVD`s best Extra is the Original Ending, which is completely different from the Ending, you Seen. Also comes with a Deleted Scene and Three Different Alternate Ending (Including One using Storyboards). This is a First-Rate Thriller that Becomes an Instant Cult Classic. Panavision. Grade:A-.
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Summary: Joy Ride - Buckle Your Seatbelt, One Hell of a Ride!
Review: Joy Ride flat out ruled! You'd probably thing, " yeah, its just some teenagers doing a stupid horror movie ... it looks like a stupid slasher flick." I'm telling you, this one has brains. The acting seems so real, and you'll be on the edge of your seat. I almost couldn't handle it there was so much drama. But, really, it's amazing. It's very fun and it'll get your heart beating! Overall, A -(...)
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Summary: What a "Joy Ride" to see!
Review: This movie is one of my 2001 year favorite thrillers. Yes, I admit, it starts off slow, but if you follow it long enough and are patient, the slow part is what creates the entire movie. There are many points where you think everyone is safe, then, out of the blue, they are not. Nice to take an equal other to see if he/she bounces out of their seats. Though you see the lovely LeeLee in the promotional photos, she makes her first very small appearances in the beginning in small scenes. Her character finally picks up in the middle of the movie, unlike the "Glass House" where she is the star of the entire movie. Very stunning-like, she gets just as scared as the guys in the movie do, but not afraid to reason with the bad guy and not afraid to show she holds her scardness and can face it by herself. Excellent small unique bondage scene with clear tape. Lots of humor, unanswered questions, suspense, edge of your seat type of movie. Though it is doing much better in second-run theatres, the movie has much potential. To have a sequal would seem to hurt worse than the scream movies. This is a one-of-a-kind see movie only that should not be missed!
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Summary: awesome movie but....
Review: i thought that movie had it all. little bit of comedy, action, thriller. only thing that i might comment on, is that i didnt quite understand how the truckie knew who they were. otherwise it was a good flick
Rating:
Summary: Totaly Amazing
Review: This movie is defenitly a guy or girl movie. The action is great the speed of the movie is awesome and the movie is halarious. If your a girl you'll love Paul Walker, he lights up the screen. If your a guy LeeLee who plays Venna is great as well.
This thrilling movie is a date renter You girls will be drooling with naked bum scences and you guys you'll be killing yourself with laughter.
I totaly recamend this movie to anyone who is in the mood for a Funny Thriller
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