Carpool
A man with an important business meeting finds himself having to take care of the carpool for the neighborhood school children when his wife gets sick. Stopping to get donuts for the kids, things go even more awry when he finds himself a victim of a robbery. However, the situation only gets worse as a desperate man who had been contemplating a bank robbery robs the robbers and takes the man and the kids hostage in their van as his truck is blocked by an armored car. The thing then proceeds into a comedic chase movie. The father finds his kids don't really respect him and they react better to the robber. The end result is everyone gets a lifestyle change, including the original store owner.
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Plot Summary
A slacker who is on the run from the authorities takes a family's minivan on a cross-country trip, unknowingly transporting the family's patriarch and his children. As they journey, the unlikely group must evade the police and a pair of dangerous criminals who believe the minivan contains stolen jewels. The chaotic road trip forces them to bond and confront their various problems.
Critical Reception
Carpool was generally poorly received by critics, who found its humor predictable and its plot thin. Audience reception was also lukewarm, with many finding the film to be a forgettable family comedy lacking originality or genuine laughs. It failed to make a significant impact at the box office.
What Reviewers Say
- Relies too heavily on slapstick and predictable gags.
- Lacks charm and originality, making for a dull viewing experience.
- Tom Arnold's performance does little to elevate the weak material.
Google audience: Google users found the film to be a silly and somewhat amusing comedy, though many acknowledged its flaws and predictability. While some enjoyed the lighthearted nature and Tom Arnold's antics, others found it to be a weak and uninspired comedy.
Fun Fact
The film was directed by Arthur Hiller, who also directed classic films like 'Love Story' and 'The Americanization of Emily'.
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