Drive Angry
Drive Angry

Drive Angry

2011Movie104 minEnglish

Milton is a hardened felon who has broken out of Hell, intent on finding the vicious cult who brutally murdered his daughter and kidnapped her baby. He joins forces with a sexy, tough-as-nails waitress, who's also seeking redemption of her own. Caught in a deadly race against time, Milton has three days to avoid capture, avenge his daughter's death, and save her baby before she's mercilessly sacrificed by the cult.

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IMDb5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes48%
Metacritic47/100
Google Users60%
Director: Patrick LussierGenres: Action, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A hardened criminal escapes from Hell to go after the cultists who murdered his daughter and kidnapped his infant granddaughter. He teams up with a waitress on a cross-country road trip, all while being pursued by a relentless supernatural entity known as the 'Accountant'. The film blends supernatural elements with brutal action as the protagonist races against time to save his grandchild and exact revenge.

Critical Reception

Drive Angry received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often cited its gratuitous violence and nonsensical plot. However, some appreciated its over-the-top B-movie sensibilities and Nicolas Cage's committed performance. Audiences were similarly divided, with some enjoying the sheer pulpiness of the film and others finding it to be overly violent and lacking substance.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unapologetic violence and gonzo style.
  • Criticized for a thin plot and relying too heavily on gore.
  • Nicolas Cage's energetic performance is often highlighted.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Drive Angry are split, with many enjoying the sheer, unadulterated carnage and Nicolas Cage's over-the-top performance. However, a significant portion of viewers found the film to be excessively violent without a strong narrative to support it, calling it shallow and predictable.

Fun Fact

The film was shot entirely in 3D, with director Patrick Lussier intentionally incorporating elements designed to be enhanced by the format, such as flying debris and weapons thrusting towards the camera.

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