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Split Gas
Jack, an easygoing grad student, posts on a campus bulletin board: 'Driving to San Francisco for Spring Break. Anyone Want a Ride? Split Gas.' The ad is answered by Oliver, a suicidal freshman, who secretly just wants a ride to the cliffs of Big Sur to jump off and kill himself. As they cruise up the Pacific Coast Highway, Jack makes it his mission to break Oliver out of his own head, while both attempt to conceal their ulterior motives for the trip.
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Plot Summary
In the gritty underbelly of Los Angeles, a down-on-his-luck private investigator finds himself entangled in a high-stakes case involving a missing artifact. He must navigate a treacherous landscape of organized crime and double-crosses, all while dealing with his own personal demons. With the clock ticking and danger lurking around every corner, he races against time to solve the mystery and survive the treacherous world he's stepped into.
Critical Reception
Split Gas received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some acknowledged its attempt at a gritty action-comedy, many found the plot convoluted and the execution lacking. Performances were also a point of contention, with some finding them uneven.
What Reviewers Say
Attempts a blend of action and comedy but falls short on execution.
The plot is often hard to follow and lacks coherence.
Performances are generally uninspired, failing to elevate the material.
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Fun Fact
The film was independently produced and had a limited release, making detailed behind-the-scenes information scarce.
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