Hey folks, Harry here with a filmmaker that I always keep an eye on... John Dahl... his favorite genre seems to be THRILLER and so far he has told a couple of great ones (RED ROCK WEST and THE LAST SEDUCTION) and some not so great as well. But as someone that always looks on the sunny side of life, I hope and wish for the best from him always... Well his film is still quite a ways off but it sounds as though this film is definitely on a better path than UNFORGETTABLE... So there's hope... Enjoy...
I got to attend a test screening of the new John Dahl thriller "Joyride" last Thursday night here in Orange County.
For anyone not familiar with this one, it is basically the same story as Spielberg's "Duel" but told with in a "I Know What You Did Last Summer" kind of way.
The victims of the evil truck driver have taunted him with a CB radio practical and he inflicts revenge consisting of a pursuit where there seems to be no escaping him. I don't wanna say to much for fear of ruining the suspense.
I have to say I was pleasantly surprised how much I enjoyed it. I wasn't glued to the edge of my seat the entire time, and I could tell they had a lot more to work on with this movie but I liked it nevertheless.
The movie stars Paul Walker, Lelee Sobieski and the always funny Steve Zahn. Steve Zahn had all the great lines and all the best scenes. He stole the movie as I expected he would.
Anyways, the movie is called "Joyride" and look for it when it comes out. Anything from the director of "Red Rock West" and "The Last Seduction" can't be too bad, right? I dunno, anyone remember "Unforgettable"?
You can call me Frat Boy.
