Joy Ride
Three young people on a Colorado-to-New Jersey road trip chat with a trucker on their CB radio, only to have to escape when he proves to be a psychotic killer.
Director(s)
John Dahl
Brenda K. Wachel
Eric Heffron
Marisa Ferrey
Jeff Shiffman
Brian E. Frankish
Carla Brand Breitner
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RalphRahal
Joy Ride (2001) delivers an engaging start with a suspenseful and thrilling first act, but it loses its edge as the story progresses. Paul Walker shines as Lewis, grounding the film with a solid performance, while Steve Zahn’s portrayal of Fuller occasionally feels over the top. The suspense and tension are well-executed for much of the film, keeping viewers on edge, but the final act doesn’t live up to the buildup. The ending feels rushed and lacks the punch needed to leave a lasting impression. While entertaining, the movie falls short of its full potential with a script that could have used a stronger conclusion.
JPV852
On a whim, decided to watch this one after a long while and still an okay thriller. Doesn't make sense how Rusty Nail is able to keep track of the three leads though but still found it entertaining enough. **3.25/5**
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The directors of Joy Ride are John Dahl, Brenda K. Wachel, Eric Heffron, Marisa Ferrey, Jeff Shiffman, Brian E. Frankish, and Carla Brand Breitner.
The cast of Joy Ride includes Steve Zahn as Fuller, Basil Wallace as Car Salesman, Kenneth White as Ronald Ellinghouse, Ted Levine as Rusty Nail (voice) (uncredited), Jay Hernandez as Marine, Matthew Kimbrough as Rusty Nail (uncredited), Greg Bronson as Truck Stop Patron (uncredited), Paul Walker as Lewis, Rachel Singer as Gas Station Manager, Walton Goggins as Cop (uncredited), Robert Winley as Truck Stop Manager, Gwenda Deacon as Truck Stop Waitress, and more.
The duration of Joy Ride is 1h 37 mins.
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Joy Ride was released on 05 Oct 2001.
Joy Ride is listed under Mystery, Thriller, and Drama on Fanbiz.
Joy Ride has 2 reviews on Fanziz, with an average rating of 6.5/10. One reviewer wrote: "Joy Ride (2001) delivers an engaging start with a suspenseful and thrilling first act, but it loses its edge as the story progresses. Paul Walker shines as Lewis, grounding the..."
