End of the Road
End of the Road

End of the Road

2022Movie89 minEnglish

Recently widowed mom Brenda fights to protect her family during a harrowing road trip when a murder and a missing bag of cash plunge them into danger.

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IMDb5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes30%
Metacritic44/100
Google Users56%
Director: Millicent SheltonGenres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A widowed mother embarks on a cross-country road trip with her two sons to move from Chicago to California. During their journey, they become targets of a ruthless killer after witnessing a murder. To survive, the family must fight back against the dangerous killer and uncover the truth behind the crime.

Critical Reception

End of the Road received mixed reviews from critics, who generally found the premise intriguing but criticized the execution, citing predictable plot points and uneven pacing. While Queen Latifah's performance was often highlighted as a strong point, the film struggled to deliver a consistently thrilling or original crime narrative, leading to a lukewarm reception from both critics and audiences.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Queen Latifah's commanding presence and action sequences.
  • Criticized for its predictable plot and familiar thriller tropes.
  • Found to be a serviceable but ultimately uninspired crime drama.

Google audience: Audiences were divided, with many appreciating the film's suspenseful moments and Queen Latifah's role. However, a significant portion of viewers found the story to be somewhat predictable and lacking in originality, with some wishing for more depth in the character development and plot.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in Georgia, USA, with many scenes filmed in and around Atlanta.

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r96sk

r96sk

Ah, I wanted to like this. It tries, but <em>'End of the Road'</em> isn't something I'd wanna revisit in a great hurry. Queen Latifah and Chris Bridges (aka Ludacris) are the film's only real positive, though I will say the change in dir...