Hard Road
Hard Road

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Hard Road

1988
Movie
86 min
English

When Kelly and Max, two 13-year olds from widely different social backgrounds, form an unlikely alliance and take off in Max's father's Ferrari for an illegal trip to Brighton. On the way they discover more about life and each other than they had bargained for.

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IMDb4.5/10
Director: James G. DavidGenres: Action, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

A former cop, haunted by a past tragedy, is drawn back into the dangerous underworld when his sister becomes involved with a drug cartel. He must navigate a treacherous path filled with corruption and violence to save her and confront the demons of his past. The film follows his relentless pursuit of justice in a city teeming with crime.

Critical Reception

Hard Road received a generally mixed to negative reception from critics, who often cited its formulaic plot and uninspired direction. While some acknowledged the action sequences, the film was largely seen as a forgettable entry in the crime thriller genre of the late 1980s. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding it predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Despite a potentially engaging premise, the film suffers from a weak script and predictable narrative.

  • Action sequences are present but lack originality and fail to elevate the overall experience.

  • Performances are serviceable but cannot overcome the generic nature of the characters and story.

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Fun Fact

The film's lead actor, Dirk Benedict, is also well-known for his roles as 'Face' in The A-Team and Lieutenant Starbuck in the original Battlestar Galactica.

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