Rides
Rides is a British television series produced by the BBC between 1992 and 1993. It lasted two series of six episodes each and was made by Warner Sisters, a UK-based television production company based in Ealing. The series starred Jill Baker as Patrice Jenner, a former Royal Corps of Transport warrant officer who starts up an all-women taxi firm. The first series dealt with the establishment of the business and the recruitment of a team of drivers - Scarlett, Janet, Sue-Lyn, Aileen, Aggie and George. The second series explored more personal storylines involving the women, such as Patrice's relationship with her teenage daughter Beki. The first series also starred Jesse Birdsall as Julian, Patrice's love interest, however in series two Julian was played by a different actor, James Purefoy. George was a motorbike-riding, leather-clad lesbian who was dating Sacha, played by Charlotte Avery. They lived in a squat and befriended Patrice's daughter Beki - causing much concern to Patrice. George, Frankie and Sacha were the motorcyclists who made up the 'dispatch' part of the firm. Scarlett was a transsexual.
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Plot Summary
A young man, after being released from a juvenile detention center, is determined to turn his life around. However, he quickly finds himself drawn back into a dangerous world of crime when his younger sister gets involved with a ruthless drug dealer. He must race against time to save her and confront the powerful forces that control the city's underworld.
Critical Reception
Rides is a low-budget action film that received largely negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot, weak dialogue, and uninspired direction. While it may have found a small audience among fans of direct-to-video action movies of the era, it is generally considered a forgettable entry in the genre.
What Reviewers Say
- Critics found the film to be derivative and lacking originality.
- The acting was generally considered uninspired.
- The plot was predictable and failed to engage.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this film, but what is available suggests a mixed reception, with some viewers appreciating the straightforward action while others found it to be a bland and unremarkable movie.
Fun Fact
The film features Kevin Sorbo in an early role before he became widely known for his television work on 'Hercules: The Legendary Journeys'.
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