Motorama
Motorama

Motorama

1991Movie90 minEnglish

A ten year old boy gets tired of life with abusive parents and cashes in his piggy bank and steals a Mustang. He rides off into a surreal America playing "Motorama," a game sponsored by Chimera Gas Company. He has various encounters with different people, and eventually reaches the Chimera Gas Company where he finds they are not playing by the rules of the game.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Barry W. LevinsonGenres: Crime, Drama, Mystery

Plot Summary

A young girl, Gil (Junie Hoang), obsessed with the "Motorama" game show, runs away from home with her younger brother, Wdw (Dove Cameron), after her mother abandons them. They embark on a surreal journey across a desolate landscape, encountering eccentric characters and facing increasingly bizarre situations as they search for a new life and a way to win the elusive "Motorama" prize. The film blurs the lines between reality and fantasy, exploring themes of childhood innocence and the harshness of the adult world.

Critical Reception

Motorama received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with some praising its unique visual style and surreal atmosphere, while others found its narrative disjointed and its themes underdeveloped. Audiences were similarly divided, with its unconventional approach appealing to a niche group but alienating many.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its distinct visual aesthetic and dreamlike quality.
  • Criticized for a meandering and ultimately unsatisfying narrative.
  • The film's surrealism is seen as both its strength and its weakness.

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Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in the Mojave Desert, contributing to its stark and otherworldly atmosphere.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

**_A 10 years-old boy takes a surreal “Thelma & Louise” journey_** "Motorama" (1991) is an amusing ride through the American Southwest; an offbeat satire about the sometimes crazy trek of life. It’s filled with familiar guest stars, such...