Cruise Control
Cruise Control

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Cruise Control

2022
Movie
10 min
English

What starts out as a fun road trip through the desert turns into a deadly game of predator and prey as the sexy and confident Amber fights for her life against the sadistic Tom as he tries to crash the car with both of them still inside!

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users80%
Director: K. AsherGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

A group of mismatched strangers find themselves stuck on a malfunctioning luxury cruise ship with only a perpetually optimistic but incompetent captain to guide them. As the ship drifts further into uncharted waters, their survival depends on their ability to overcome their differences and work together, all while navigating bizarre and increasingly absurd situations.

Critical Reception

Cruise Control received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its absurdist humor and strong comedic performances. However, some found the plot to be thin and predictable, with a few reviewers noting that the film relied too heavily on its comedic cast rather than a cohesive narrative.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its laugh-out-loud moments and unpredictable comedic set pieces.

  • Applauded for the chemistry and individual comedic talents of its lead actors.

  • Criticized by some for a lack of narrative depth and a reliance on gags over story.

Google audience: Google users largely enjoyed 'Cruise Control,' appreciating its unique brand of bizarre and often surreal comedy. Many viewers found the film to be a refreshing departure from typical comedy tropes and praised the performances of the main cast, particularly Eric Andre and Kate McKinnon.

Fun Fact

The film's director, K. Asher, also made a cameo appearance as one of the passengers who constantly tries to 'fix' the ship's problems with unconventional methods.

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