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Hitchhiker
One late afternoon, a mysterious guy tries to hitchhike in the middle of nowhere. But nobody seems to give him a ride. It is getting quite dark, a small van driver suddenly stops his car because he saw a man standing in front of his vehicle and the strange guy gets in the car abruptly.
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Plot Summary
A guilt-ridden former marine, haunted by the loss of his daughter, takes a job as a long-haul truck driver. His mundane life takes a dangerous turn when he witnesses a murder and becomes entangled in a conspiracy involving a powerful and corrupt politician.
Critical Reception
Hitchhiker received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing its predictable plot and generic action sequences. While some acknowledged the effort from the cast, the film was generally seen as an uninspired entry in the thriller genre.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a derivative plot and uninspired direction.
Noah Wyle delivers a competent performance, but it's not enough to elevate the material.
Action sequences are pedestrian and fail to generate excitement.
Google audience: Audience reception for Hitchhiker is not widely documented, but available feedback suggests a lack of engagement with the film's generic thriller elements and underdeveloped characters.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in and around Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
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