Movie spotlight
Hard Ride
Ona Zee is well-cast as a capitalist meanie, buying up California orange orchards in order to exploit the oil in the land. E. Z. Ryder is the patriarch of a family holding out against selling to her, and there's conflict among his female and male kids on whether to sell. Sounds familiar? Some location photography at orchards and oil fields helps take the all-porno stigma of this feature, and a mix of familiar and obscure porno players go through their XXX motions. Director Jaacov Jaacovi messes up one sex scene with Tim Lake, where the money shot and editing are completely garbled.
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Plot Summary
A former kickboxing champion, seeking revenge for his brother's murder, returns to his hometown to confront the drug lord responsible. He teams up with an old friend, a police detective, and together they navigate a dangerous underworld filled with corruption and violence. The film culminates in a brutal showdown where justice is sought through fists and force.
Critical Reception
Hard Ride received a mixed to negative reception, primarily criticized for its formulaic plot and uneven pacing. While some acknowledged Don "The Dragon" Wilson's presence and fight sequences, the film was largely seen as a forgettable entry in the direct-to-video action genre of the 1990s.
What Reviewers Say
Competent, if uninspired, fight choreography by Don "The Dragon" Wilson.
Plot is derivative and predictable, relying heavily on action clichés.
Generally considered a low-budget action film with little distinction.
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Fun Fact
Don "The Dragon" Wilson, a prolific kickboxing champion, starred in numerous direct-to-video action films during the 1990s, and "Hard Ride" is one of his many roles during that period.
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