Headlong
Headlong

Movie spotlight

Headlong

1996
Movie
13 min
English

Arthur is desperately trying to stay awake as he drives across country. He picks up Jude hitching and things get hostile. An all-out battle of the sexes, culminating in a hair-raising, gut-wrenching finale, propels Arthur and Jude on an inexorable path toward mayhem and destruction.

Insights

IMDb5.6/10
Director: Toby MacIntyreGenres: Action, Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

A young man inherits a valuable antique gun from his estranged father and discovers it's a key to a massive treasure hidden by a Nazi SS officer. He must race against time and a ruthless crime syndicate to find the treasure before they do.

Critical Reception

Headlong received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its fast-paced action and comedic elements. However, some found the plot convoluted and predictable. It was generally seen as an entertaining, albeit somewhat formulaic, action-comedy.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its energetic pacing and blend of action and humor.

  • Some criticism for a plot that could be overly complicated or unoriginal.

  • Recognized as a serviceable B-movie with some charismatic performances.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Headlong are scarce, but those available suggest a generally positive reception for its lighthearted, action-packed entertainment.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a much larger production but was scaled back significantly due to budget constraints.

AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources

My Review