Crossed Tracks
Crossed Tracks

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Crossed Tracks

2007
Movie
103 min
French

The successful novelist Judith Ralitzer is interrogated in the police station about the disappearance of her ghost-writer. A serial-killer escapes from a prison in Paris. A missing school teacher leaves his wife and children. In the road, the annoying and stressed hairdresser Hughette is left in a gas station by her fiancé Paul while driving to the poor farm of her family in the country. A mysterious man offers a ride to her and she invites him to assume the identity of Paul during 24 hours to not disappoint her mother. Who might be the unknown man and what is real and what is fiction?

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IMDb4.4/10
Director: Robert KollerGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former investigative journalist, haunted by a past tragedy, takes on a new case involving a series of disappearances in a small town. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a dark conspiracy that puts his own life in danger. The investigation forces him to confront his own demons and the town's hidden secrets. He must race against time to expose the truth before he becomes the next victim.

Critical Reception

Crossed Tracks received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its plot convoluted and its pacing uneven. While some praised its attempt at a dark, atmospheric thriller, others felt it failed to deliver on its premise. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some appreciating the suspenseful elements while others were put off by its grim tone and unsatisfying resolution.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters.

  • Praised for its atmosphere but criticized for its lack of originality.

  • A slow burn that ultimately fails to ignite, leaving viewers unsatisfied.

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Fun Fact

The film was shot in and around the rural areas of Pennsylvania, lending it a certain gritty authenticity.

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