Rubber
Rubber

Rubber

2010Movie82 minEnglish

In the California desert, the adventures of a telepathic killer-tire, mysteriously attracted by a very pretty girl, as witnessed by incredulous onlookers.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes63%
Metacritic53/100
Google Users67%
Director: Quentin DupieuxGenres: Comedy, Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

In the California desert, a sentient car tire named Robert gains psychokinetic abilities and embarks on a murderous rampage. As Robert moves through the landscape, he encounters various people who become his victims, leaving a trail of destruction. Meanwhile, a group of spectators watches the unfolding events, seemingly detached from the reality of the situation.

Critical Reception

Rubber is a polarizing film that garnered a cult following for its bizarre and surreal premise. Critics were divided, with some praising its originality and dark humor, while others found it pretentious and nonsensical. Audiences generally appreciated its unique approach to the horror-comedy genre, embracing its meta-commentary and absurdist elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique and audacious concept.
  • Appreciated for its surreal humor and meta-narrative.
  • Criticized by some for being overly self-indulgent and lacking substance.

Google audience: Google users largely found the film to be a bizarre and entertaining experience, appreciating its originality and dark humor, though some felt it was too strange or lacked a conventional plot.

Fun Fact

Director Quentin Dupieux also composed the film's electronic score and created the tire costume himself.

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