All Revved Up
All Revved Up

All Revved Up

1998Movie90 minEnglish

A lovely school teacher finds herself the victim of a scam artist - a garage owner who delights in ripping off his customers. Soon, she has two eager young men, her lizard-loving neighbour and his friend, on her side to help her exact revenge on the sleazy mechanic, who is the leader of a stolen car ring.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: John ShibanGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A struggling actor, desperate for a role, goes undercover as a boxer to investigate a series of mysterious deaths in the underground fighting circuit. As he delves deeper into this dangerous world, he uncovers a conspiracy that puts his own life at risk.

Critical Reception

All Revved Up received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its gritty atmosphere and Thomas Ian Griffith's performance, but criticism for its predictable plot and uneven pacing. Audiences found it to be a decent, albeit forgettable, crime thriller.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its dark, atmospheric tone and Griffith's committed performance.
  • Criticized for a formulaic narrative that doesn't offer many surprises.
  • Seen as an adequate genre film that doesn't quite stand out.

Google audience: Audience reception for All Revved Up is generally lukewarm, with some viewers appreciating the action and suspense, while others found the story to be somewhat uninspired and lacking originality.

Fun Fact

Thomas Ian Griffith, who plays the lead role, also served as one of the film's producers.

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