Joy Ride

10/5/20011h 37m

Theatrical Release (US)

~ It started as a joke. Now the joke is on them. ~

Overview:

Three young people on a road trip from Colorado to New Jersey talk to a trucker on their CB radio, then must escape when he turns out to be a psychotic killer.

Director:

John Dahl

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Buget:

$23,000,000.00

Revenue:

$36,642,838.00

Key words:

chase
gas station
stalking
psychological thriller
killer
truck driver
cb radio
road rage
psycho killer
brothers

Cast

Paul Walker

~ as ~

Lewis Thomas

Steve Zahn

~ as ~

Fuller Thomas

Leelee Sobieski

~ as ~

Venna

Ted Levine

~ as ~

Rusty Nail (voice) (uncredited)

Michael McCleery

~ as ~

Officer Akins

Dell Yount

~ as ~

Gas Station Mechanic

Rachel Singer

~ as ~

Gas Station Manager

Jim Beaver

~ as ~

Sheriff Ritter

Jessica Bowman

~ as ~

Charlotte

Stuart Stone

~ as ~

Danny, Lewis' Roommate

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Reviews (2)

JPV852
Written 4 year(s) ago
7
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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RalphRahal
Written 6 month(s) ago
6
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.