Movie spotlight
China Lake
China Lake tells the story of motorcycle cop Donnelly, a man who spends his vacation time driving around on his Harley in the desert highways still dressed in his uniform. Clearly halfway through this short we learn that Donnelly is deeply disturbed and psychopathic after coming across a few people that have upset him in his twisted ideal of what is right and wrong.
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Plot Summary
A drifter and former rodeo star named Billy Jack is trying to make a comeback in the world of professional bull riding. He struggles with his past demons and the physical toll of the sport as he navigates the cutthroat world of professional rodeo.
Critical Reception
China Lake was not widely released and received mixed to negative reviews from the limited critical attention it garnered. It is often remembered more for its cast than for its cinematic achievements.
What Reviewers Say
Lacked compelling narrative and character development.
Underwhelming portrayal of the rodeo world.
Relied too heavily on clichés of the sports drama genre.
Google audience: Audience reception is largely unknown due to its limited release and lack of widespread availability.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in and around the desert areas of Southern California, utilizing the authentic landscape to capture the gritty atmosphere of the rodeo circuit.
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