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A former race car driver is abducted by a mysterious thief and forced to be the wheel-man for a crime that puts them both in the sights of the cops and the mob.
An unsuspecting Australian mechanic, unaware his new client is a notorious bank robber, is forced to drive him on a dangerous cross-country escape. The mechanic must outsmart the police and his criminal passenger to survive. The journey becomes a wild ride filled with narrow escapes and unexpected twists.
Drive Hard received largely negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot, uninspired action sequences, and weak character development. While some appreciated the comedic elements and the performances of the lead actors, the film was generally considered a forgettable entry in the action-comedy genre.
Relies heavily on unoriginal plot devices.
Lacks compelling action or memorable comedic moments.
Performances are a bright spot but can't salvage the weak script.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a mixed to negative reception, with many finding the film to be a low-budget B-movie with predictable humor and action.
John Cusack agreed to star in the film because he was offered the chance to shoot in Australia and enjoyed the script's dark humor.
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This movie is so terrible...What happened to the John Cusack from Better off dead and Grosse Point Blank? and Thomas Jane, he isn't the greatest actor that but he was pretty good in Deep blue sea, The Punisher...Don't bother wasting your ti...