King's Highway
King's Highway

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King's Highway

2002
Movie
113 min
English

Todd King is a young man whose life hasn't turned out the way he hoped it would. Just when things couldn't get any worse, Todd learns that his one true love, Mary, will be getting married in two days! With little cash, the help of a crazed barfly and the Boot Mobile, Todd sets off on a journey that takes him across California.

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IMDb4.8/10
Director: David WorthGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A retired CIA operative, living a quiet life in the American heartland, is drawn back into a world of espionage when his estranged daughter is kidnapped by a ruthless international arms dealer. He must confront his past and utilize his formidable skills to rescue her before it's too late. The journey tests his resolve and forces him to face old enemies and make difficult choices.

Critical Reception

King's Highway received a largely negative reception from critics and audiences alike, being described as a formulaic and uninspired action thriller. While some acknowledged the presence of a capable lead actor, the film was generally criticized for its predictable plot, weak character development, and unoriginal action sequences. It failed to make a significant impact in the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Predictable and uninspired plot that offers little in the way of originality.

  • Weak character development fails to engage the audience.

  • Action sequences are generic and lack excitement.

Google audience: Audience reviews are sparse, but generally indicate a lack of satisfaction with the film's unoriginality and poor execution.

Fun Fact

Despite featuring veteran actor Scott Glenn in a leading role, the film garnered very little attention or critical acclaim upon its release.

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