Taxi to Treasure Rock
Taxi to Treasure Rock

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Taxi to Treasure Rock

2019
Movie
92 min
Spanish

Two desperate men turn in an uncomfortable business partners to find a secret gold looking for change their bad star.

Insights

IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes78%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users85%
Director: David "Dave" JohnsonGenres: Action, Comedy, Adventure

Plot Summary

A down-on-his-luck taxi driver in a bustling metropolis stumbles upon a cryptic treasure map hidden within an antique car he's restoring. Teaming up with a street-smart historian and a quirky art thief, he embarks on a wild chase across the city and beyond, dodging eccentric criminals and deciphering ancient riddles to find a legendary lost treasure before it falls into the wrong hands.

Critical Reception

Taxi to Treasure Rock was a surprise hit, praised for its energetic pacing and humorous dialogue, though some critics found its plot predictable. Audiences generally enjoyed the blend of action and comedy, making it a fun, if not groundbreaking, cinematic experience.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its brisk pacing and witty banter between the lead actors.

  • Applauded for its inventive action sequences and satisfyingly adventurous plot.

  • Criticized by some for relying on familiar tropes within the treasure-hunting genre.

Google audience: Audiences loved the film's energetic pace, the chemistry between the cast, and the sense of fun and adventure. Many found it to be a highly entertaining popcorn flick, though a few felt the story could have been more original.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Action/Adventure Film at the Saturn Awards.

Fun Fact

The antique taxi featured prominently in the film was a custom-built prop, designed to resemble a vintage Checker Cab but with modern mechanical components for the demanding chase scenes.

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