Runaway Car

TV Movie
1997
PG
1h 30m

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Three persons find themselves in a trap inside rushing car when its brakes stop working.Three persons find themselves in a trap inside rushing car when its brakes stop working.Three persons find themselves in a trap inside rushing car when its brakes stop working.

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5.1/10

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Trivia
This was a concept for the sequel to "Speed". It was scratched because they felt it wouldn't be that suspenseful.

Goofs
When the policeman is repeatedly listening to a fragment of the recorded conversation with Jenny, it is evident (from observing the reel) that the tape is rewound more than it is played back, even though the very same fragment is heard on each playback.

Quotes
Ed Lautner: Uh excuse me, do you mind if we drop you off on the freeway, we're in kind of a hurry?
Dexter 'Dex' Strang: Whatever.

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9/10

Definitely one to tape.

This film was great.

The plot was preposterous.

The action sequences contrived.

But, provided you can lighten up enough to laugh, it was a throughly thrilling romp combining Keystone Cops and the Lone Ranger.

The baddies were more silly than bad. The good guys weren't too good. The black actors played normal characters rather than black stereotypes.

The inclusion of a baby added a good touch. Sympathy might have been a little difficult otherwise.

I have to disagree about the acting. It was, on the whole, very good. I really wanted to punch Judge Reinhold.

And, after all, isn't that the mark of a really good movie, wanting to punch Judge Reinhold?