Director: Rich Schmitt Producer: Curt Dorn, Rich Schmitt Writer: Rich Schmitt Principal Cast: Barry Murphy, Kate Goldsborough, Ralph DeMatthews, Steve Aronson, David August Editor: Rich Schmitt
If you're an old-fashioned babe after cheap action thrills, you might want to see this one. But you'll be surprised with the film quality and direction. Directed by a New York University Film School graduate, this 14-minuter is as well done as a home delivery pizza-yes, that crispy.
True, you won't find any Keanu Reeves look-alike in the flick, but the main actor knows how to carry the day. He is actually a cross between Quentin Tarantino and Dennis Quaid. And he can act, too!
Here's the gist. An afternoon drive hits a major speed bump for a low-budget film actor and an actress, who are trapped inside a stunt car wired with explosives. Of course, they don't know that yet, until the explosive expert through a short-band radio tells them so. The funny thing is the bomb would not explode if the speedometer keeps hitting 50 or higher. But watch this. The two protagonists find themselves in a high-traffic highway, so they keep zigzagging the road for their life.
Then it seems the car is about to run out of gas! Of course, I wouldn't tell you how the two protagonists got away with it (or not)-or else, you wouldn't watch the movie, right? Nonetheless, it is highly recommended. And free, too! That's the nicest thing about Internet movies. Plus the fact that the next new Internet movie is just a day away--meaning there are many such movies being made every day. That way, you never run out--there's always a good variety to choose from.
Now back to the film we are reviewing. If you are a film school student, you might want to do a number of repeat views for this movie. It doesn't take much time anyway; it's only a little more than 14 minutes. And the reason I recommend this is that it's a good film editing specimen. The suspense is built up in a masterful way. In the first scene, the exposition is already hinting at a possible trouble. Then the conflict gradually heightens until you get to the climactic point.
For the ordinary viewer, this means it's a good watch. The music helps a lot, too! The script is excellent, credible enough to blurt out lingoes from stuntmen and special effects people. And maybe because the film director has had a direct experience in this area before doing this film. Now I am going to stop talking. Drive! I mean, watch!
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