Road Movies
In the guise of a comedy or drama, a thriller or romance, the road movie acts as a metaphor for life where during the course of the running time, the characters lives are changed forever by the journey that they are taking. People go through love, loss, redemption and salvation. They are on the road of discovery, learning about themselves and adjusting to the changes and hurdles that the road throws up at them. Finally, there is the destination, the goal which makes the journey worthwhile, where closure is provided and a final catharsis occurs; the literal end of the road.
However, if this sounds like too much hard work for you and you just want some good, honest car chases with burning rubber and squealing tires, then look no further than "Car Chase Movies". Just click on the link at left.
Pictured: Kowalski and his Dodge Challenger in 'Vanishing Point'.
Exils (2004)
Director: Tony Gatlif
Starring: Romain Duris, Lubna Azabal, Leila Makhlouf
Tony Gatlif's 'Exils', is an exuberant, free-wheeling, heartfelt journey swimming like a salmon against the traditional migrant tide of the Franco-Alg... Read more
Eye of the Beholder (1998)
4.9/10
Director: Stephan Elliott
Starring: Ewan McGregor, Ashley Judd, Patrick Bergin, k d lang, Jason Priestley, Genevieve...
Electrifying erotic thriller starring Ewan McGregor as a high-tech British operative grappling with personal problems while trailing gorgeous serial k... Read more
Familia Rodante (2004)
Director: Pablo Trapero
Starring: Ruth Dobel, Liliana Capurro, Graciana Chironi
A hilarious and charming road movie, 'Familia Rodante' ('Rolling Family') is the latest feature from Pablo Trapero, one of the new generation of direc... Read more
Fanboys (2008)
6.6/10
Director: Kyle Newman
Starring: Sam Huntington, Chris Marquette, Dan Fogler, Jay Baruchel, Kristen Bell, Christo...
1998. A fanatical group of 'Star Wars' devotees travel across country on a mission to steal a pre-release print of 'Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom M... Read more
Fargo (1996)
8.1/10
Director: Joel Coen
Starring: Peter Stormare, William H Macy, Steve Buscemi, Harve Presnell, Frances McDormand
A lovingly mocking tale of a kidnapping scheme that goes horribly wrong in the snow-clad Mid-West. A pregnant Sheriff (Oscar-winning Frances McDormand... Read more
Five Easy Pieces (1970)
7.5/10
Director: Bob Rafelson
Starring: Jack Nicholson, Karen Black, Susan Anspach, Billy Green Bush
A classic performance by Jack Nicholson as a classical pianist who prefers to work in the oil fields. Great supporting work by Karen Black, Susan Ansp... Read more
Freebird (2008)
5.6/10
Director: Jon Ivay
Starring: Peter Bowles, Phil Daniels, Geoff Bell, Laila Rouass, Jon Ivay, Alun ap Brinley,...
A British biker flick with an engaging mix of male bonding, drug humour and bumbling criminal activity from writer/director Jon Ivay. Three friends fu... Read more
Freedom (1981)
8.5/10
Director: Scott Hicks
Starring: Jon Blake, Candy Raymond, Jad Capelja, Charles Tingwell, Max Cullen, Chris Haywo...
The first film from Australian director Scott Hicks ('Shine') is the tale of a no-hoper with a big dream - driving down the road in a Porsche, with a... Read more
Generation Kill (2008)
8.6/10
Starring: Lee Tergesen, Stark Sands, Jon Huertas, Alexander Skarsgard, James Ransone
Based on the best-selling book by Evan Wright, this acclaimed seven-part miniseries from HBO examines the first 40 days of the Iraq War from the persp... Read more
Generation Kill ( Blu-ray ) (2008)
8.6/10
Starring: Lee Tergesen, Stark Sands, Jon Huertas, Alexander Skarsgard, James Ransone
Based on the best-selling book by Evan Wright, this acclaimed seven-part miniseries from HBO examines the first 40 days of the Iraq War from the persp... Read more