Interstate 60
An aspiring painter meets various characters and learns valuable lessons while traveling across America.
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- Cast:
- James Marsden , Gary Oldman , Amy Smart , Christopher Lloyd , Chris Cooper , Matthew Edison , Wayne Robson
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This movie is the proof that the world is becoming a sick and dumb place
Absolutely amazing
By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.
There is definitely an excellent idea hidden in the background of the film. Unfortunately, it's difficult to find it.
I really enjoyed this movie, that I have never heard about before, even though I watch a lot of movies. It must have been extremely poorly distributed for me to miss it, especially since it actually has quite good ratings. It has humor, message, talent, attitude and after thought. It might be 16 years old, but it still MUCH better than some of the stuff that is made today. It puzzles me that I have never heard about it, considering the amount of big actors in it. But better late than never. Don't let this slip away, see it you too!
Tolbert tells two young men about American mythological figure O.W. Grant (Gary Oldman) who fulfills wishes if he so pleases. He met him on Interstate 60 although the young men can't find such a highway. In St. Louis, Neal Oliver (James Marsden) is turning 22. He's not that passionate with his girlfriend Sally. His art is going nowhere. He obsessively draws an unknown girl (Amy Smart). His father gets him a law school scholarship and a car which he resents. O.W. witnesses him blowing out his birthday candles and uses his magic monkey pipe on Neal. Strange things start to happen and mysterious Ray (Christopher Lloyd) sends Neal on a delivery.The idea is OK but it isn't anything extra-ordinary. Bob Gale's big claim to fame is writing the Back to the Future movies with Robert Zemeckis. The problem is that he hasn't directed much and it shows. This movie really needs cinematic magic to bring out the story's theme. It doesn't have it. It's a long random road trip of somewhat disjointed episodes. It's not magical enough.
I had never heard of this movie and it just happened to come on while I was at home. From the very opening moment through the final credits, I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. The film continues to walk the fine line between real and fantasy, leaving the viewer guessing if it's a dream or not. Even the bits that are predictable are wonderful to see them happen anyway. The dialogue was very clever, and I found myself smiling the entire time. Seeing the may cameos by big-name stars like Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Kurt Russell and Ann Margaret was an added treat.I cannot recommend this movie highly enough!
In "Interstate 60", a young man unknowingly undertakes a quest to find himself. Thinking that he is delivering a package under the most bizarre of circumstances, on a journey during which he may literally find the girl of his dreams, he faces a series of challenges that will define his character and his future.Along the way we may, or may not encounter God, a variation on a leprechaun, a mysterious set of billboards, a town with nothing but lawyers, and a dying ad man with an abhorrence of lies ... among other interesting characters and situations."Interstate 60" is not fast paced, but it is a delightful and interesting exploration of the measure of its hero, a budding artist whose father would prefer follow his footsteps into practicing law. However, even this common sort of plot conflict is not overblown with high drama.The plot, characters, and circumstances are thoughtful at the same time as they are entertaining. This movie will not be to every one's taste, but it is certainly worth a look.