One Way Ticket
One Way Ticket

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One Way Ticket

2001
Movie
90 min
French

Jean-Pierre (Jacques Villeret), un attaché humanitaire qui travaille au ministère des Affaires Etrangères, accepte de reconduire un jeune clandestin (Lorant Deutsch) dans son pays d'origine. Celui-ci appartient à la tribu des Hommes Gris d'Irghiz, réfugiés depuis la préhistoire dans une cité interdite du Haut Atlas.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Kasi LemmonsGenres: Drama, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman, indebted to a dangerous drug lord, attempts to secure a large sum of money by embarking on a perilous journey. She believes she has found a way out through a risky scheme, but her path is fraught with betrayal and escalating danger. As she navigates this treacherous landscape, she must confront her past and make difficult choices to survive.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised its performances, particularly Nia Long's, and its tense atmosphere, others found the plot convoluted and predictable. Audience reception was also divided, with some appreciating the crime thriller elements and others criticizing its execution.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praise for Nia Long's compelling lead performance.

  • Criticism for a convoluted and somewhat predictable plot.

  • Appreciation for its attempt at a gritty crime thriller.

Google audience: Audience reviews for 'One Way Ticket' were scarce and largely inconclusive, with no clear consensus on what viewers specifically liked or disliked.

Fun Fact

Despite its release in 2001, 'One Way Ticket' did not receive widespread theatrical distribution and is often considered a direct-to-video release or a lesser-known film in the careers of its cast members.

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