Exit Speed
Exit Speed

Movie spotlight

Exit Speed

2008
Movie
93 min
English

On Christmas Eve, ten strangers board a bus traveling across Texas and are forced off the road by a motorcycle gang. The passengers then take refuge in an abandoned scrap yard. When their defense against the gang weakens and their numbers dwindle they must do the unthinkable go on the offense.

Insights

IMDb5.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes25%
Metacritic35/100
Google Users40%
Director: Scott ZiehlGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of childhood friends on a road trip to a wedding find themselves pursued by a dangerous criminal after witnessing a murder. They are forced to rely on their wits and each other to escape the deadly chase through the treacherous Louisiana backroads. The film becomes a test of their loyalty and survival skills as the relentless antagonist closes in.

Critical Reception

Exit Speed received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its plot predictable and its action sequences uninspired. While some appreciated the attempt at a tense thriller, the overall consensus pointed to a lack of originality and underdeveloped characters. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with few memorable moments to distinguish it from other films in the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a derivative plot and a lack of suspense.

  • Action sequences are often unconvincing and poorly executed.

  • Performances are largely forgettable, failing to elevate the material.

Google audience: Audience reviews suggest that while some found the movie to be a decent, albeit forgettable, action flick for a lazy afternoon, many were disappointed by the unoriginal storyline and the lack of engaging characters. The film is often described as formulaic and not particularly memorable.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in and around Shreveport, Louisiana, utilizing the distinctive bayou landscape to enhance its Southern gothic atmosphere.

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