Stretch
Christophe, a young horse racing jockey from Paris, is filled with hope and ambition. Yet after a race, he tests positive for illegal substances and is subsequently suspended from racing. He decides to move to Macau, in Asia. There his circumstances change very quickly: he wins one race after another, earning himself large amounts of money and success with women. But, his new life also brings him an ever-increasing sense of solitude. Macau has its own unspoken rules that Christophe thinks he can ignore. But events start to gain momentum as the net tightens around him. Motivated by love for an intriguing young Chinese woman, Christophe ends up gambling with his own destiny, but this time on the card tables.
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Plot Summary
A down-on-his-luck limo driver, whose career is on the brink of collapse, accepts a wild and increasingly dangerous late-night fare. He's hired by a mysterious and eccentric millionaire who takes him on a chaotic, drug-fueled tour of Los Angeles. The driver must navigate bizarre encounters and escalating peril as his client's antics push him to his absolute limit.
Critical Reception
Stretch received a mixed-to-positive reception from critics, who often praised its energetic direction and stylish visuals. However, some found the humor inconsistent and the plot overly chaotic, leading to a polarizing but memorable viewing experience.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its kinetic energy and stylistic flair.
- Noted for its darkly comedic tone and outlandish scenarios.
- Some critics found the narrative to be too frenetic and underdeveloped.
Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the film's dark humor and unique, over-the-top style as its main strengths. Some viewers found the plot a bit too wild or nonsensical, but many appreciated its originality and energetic execution.
Fun Fact
Joe Carnahan initially conceived the film as a short, but expanded it into a feature when he found he had more stories to tell about the character.
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