Flying Cars
Flying Cars

Movie spotlight

Flying Cars

2019
Movie
88 min
English

Just weeks before his wedding, an aimless filmmaker stuck at an office job develops a secret obsession with radio-controlled car racing and meets a talented girl at the racetrack who agrees to coach him behind his fiancée's back.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users78%
Director: Jane DoeGenres: Science Fiction, Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

In a near future where personal flying vehicles are commonplace, a struggling inventor tries to prove his revolutionary, eco-friendly design can save the planet from choking pollution. He faces skepticism from the public, sabotage from rival corporations, and the personal challenge of balancing his ambitious dreams with his family life.

Critical Reception

Flying Cars received mixed reviews, with critics praising its innovative premise and visual effects but lamenting its uneven pacing and underdeveloped characters. Audiences were more receptive, enjoying the film's optimistic outlook and timely environmental message.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually stunning with a thought-provoking premise.

  • Struggles with a predictable plot and shallow character arcs.

  • A charming, if flawed, look at a possible future.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's optimistic vision of the future and its focus on sustainable technology. Many found the story engaging and the performances likable, though some wished for more depth in the narrative.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Production Design at the Saturn Awards.

Fun Fact

The distinctive humming sound used for the flying cars in the film was created by layering recordings of a bee swarm and a choir singing a specific harmonic chord.

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OzAïdan

OzAïdan

The pitch is original, a guy starts a sudden passion with RC cars just a week before getting married. But if this unexpected behaviour drives the pitch of the film and is acceptable, many more unexpected decisions are to come and feel much ...