Joyride

Starring:Robert Carradine, Richard Riehle, Richard Mazzola (II), Anne Lockhart, Tom Ligon, Richard Tietjen, Melanie Griffith, Duncan Maclean, Desi Arnaz Jr., Cliff Lenz, Robert Loper, Paul Fleming (IV)
Director: Joseph Ruben
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Product Type: DVD

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Joyride
Starring: Desi Arnaz Jr. , Robert Carradine , Melanie Griffith , Anne Lockhart , and Tom Ligon
Director: Joseph Ruben
Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD)
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Release Date: 2004-08-24

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They're racing toward the future and about to grow up fast! In one of her earliest leading roles, OscarÂ(r) nominee* Melanie Griffith ignites the screen in this exhilarating high-speed drama co-starring Desi Arnaz, Jr., Robert Carradine and Anne Lockhart. Bored with their dead-end jobs in LA, three best friends pile into a souped-up Cadillac, set a course for Alaska, and never look back. But there's more than carefree adventure waiting on America's last frontier. As their plansfor fame and fortune go awry, Scott (Arnaz), John (Carradine) and Susie (Griffith) hit the road once morethis time with a sack of stolen money in the backseat and the cops hot on their trail! *1988: Actress, Working Girl

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Joyride Review
Offbeat, Entertaining, full of twists. Enjoy.
SMITH rocks!
joyride
Joyride was a fun ride

Joyride
Starring: Tobey Maguire , Amy Hathaway , Wilson Cruz , Christina Zilber , and James Karen
Director: Quinton Peeples
Manufacturer: Greatest Sports Legends
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ASIN: B00005MM6U
Release Date: 2001-06-25

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Joyride Review.......2003-05-29

For anyone teaching a course to young actors, screenwriters, or directors, this pic is an excellent tool. The problems inherent in the pic are just as instructive as its shining moments leaving a great deal of room to pick apart camera techinques, how the use of a musical score can detract from or add to a scene, and especially internalization of motive leading to choices an actor must make to infuse life into what otherwise could end up being a stereotypical, two-dimensional character.

Tobey Maguire has built a very respectable career on his sensitive, understated performances, yet the raw J.T. offers insight into Maguire's ability to branch out into personalities that are not always the "hero." Though his relative inexperience does show through in places, the strong believability of his interpretation of J.T. clearly shows the raw talent evident in even his early work.

By far the most provoking performance in the pic is the underrated Amy Hathaway as the internally tortured and physically exploited Tanya. A solid character interpretation from start to finish, Hathaway only stumbles when the script asks her for unnecessarily gratuitous lust, specifically the silly romp-in-the-car scene with Maguire. On a contrasting note, during the powerful bedroom scene with the Mayor, Hathaway shines by deftly conveying a deep-seated anguish for Tanya's unfortunate situation that is craftily hidden during the remainder of her performance.

Also highly noteworthy is Benecio Del Toro. It is common knowledge that small-budget productions can offer a wider scope of interpretation for an actor, and Del Toro demonstrates this to the fullest extent. A master of subtle physical acting, this early role showcases the talent that blossomed in later years. Along the same lines, Christina Naify as Ms. Smith does a nice job creating a real person out of a small amount of material by exploring physical gestures and vocal patterns that make up so much of a human being's personality.

All of the actors, and to a large extent the script itself, are nearly annihilated in many places by the exasperatingly poor musical score. Instead of developing in the viewer a deeper understanding of the character's interactions, the score is often bad enough to be considered a true "groaner."

A must-see for Maguire, Hathaway, Del Toro, and those quirky Adam West fans, "Joyride" is more interesting as a study of technique than great storytelling, but well worth the ride.

Offbeat, Entertaining, full of twists. Enjoy........2002-08-13

Produced in 1996, this film is enjoyable on many levels. Drama, comedy, thriller...
Tobey Maguire shows his star power. He seems to be having fun with the role of J.T. Likewise his co-stars Wilson Cruz and Amy Hathaway work well together as three friends trying to escape their various situations in life. Adam West and Steven Gilborn are cast against type to advantage and a nice cameo from James Karen also add to the enjoyment. Benicio Del Toro is hilarious as the deadly serious Detective Lopez and Kenn Norman is believable as the sheriff. Also noteworthy is Judson Mills as Redneck Joey. Lastly I have to say Christina Naify is a standout as 'Smith'. At once sexy and deadly, she plays her part exceptionally well. Thoroughly recommended. The DVD has no special features of note, with the exception of a filmography and biography of Tobey Maguire. The print is excellent and the sound crisp. Buy It!

SMITH rocks!.......2002-06-03

Hey "SMITH"! I'm impressed. Talk about out of character - you weren't like that in '82! I guess you've come a long way since then. I'd love to see you in many more movies - you go girl! If you see this review, contact me at B'mont's alumni site (we're having a reunion 6/22).

joyride.......1999-11-28

This was an fascinating movie. The friendships and the reality of the move were refreshing and the fantasy was just as awsome. Oh and batman... too cool.

Joyride was a fun ride.......1999-09-10

I enjoyed this film immensely. It may be contrived, but its still very entertaining. I wonder if Smith is the Smith from the film. If it is, I'd like to tell her that I really enjoyed the film. Everyone should check the film out. I saw it on HBO and really liked it.

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Joyride Review
Offbeat, Entertaining, full of twists. Enjoy.
SMITH rocks!
joyride
Joyride was a fun ride

Joyride (1996)
Starring: Tobey Maguire , Amy Hathaway , Wilson Cruz , Christina Zilber , and James Karen
Director: Quinton Peeples
Manufacturer: Live / Artisan
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ASIN: B00006G8FF
Release Date: 2002-09-24

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Joyride Review.......2003-05-29

A must-see for Maguire, Hathaway, Del Toro, and those quirky Adam West fans, "Joyride" is more interesting as a study of technique than great storytelling, but well worth the ride.

Offbeat, Entertaining, full of twists. Enjoy........2002-08-13

SMITH rocks!.......2002-06-03

joyride.......1999-11-28

This was an fascinating movie. The friendships and the reality of the move were refreshing and the fantasy was just as awsome. Oh and batman... too cool.

Joyride was a fun ride.......1999-09-10

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Joyride
Starring: Tobey Maguire , Amy Hathaway , Wilson Cruz , Christina Naify , and James Karen
Director: Quinton Peeples
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: B00006IXA7

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Joyride/Swimfan
Starring: Tobey Maguire , Amy Hathaway , Wilson Cruz , Christina Zilber , and James Karen
Director: Quinton Peeples , and John Polson
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
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ASIN: B0000C0FN1
Release Date: 2003-11-04

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