On a whim, decided to watch this one after a long while and still an okay thriller. Doesn't make sense how Rusty Nail is able to keep track of the three leads though but still found it entertaining enough. **3.25/5**
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Joy Ride
2001 EN 97 min
Overview
Three young people on a road trip from Colorado to New Jersey talk to a trucker on their CB radio, then must escape when he turns out to be a psychotic killer.
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Release date
05/10/2001
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8.1
Steve Zahn
Fuller
Paul Walker
Lewis
Leelee Sobieski
Venna
Jessica Bowman
Charlotte
Stuart Stone
Danny (Lewis's Roommate)
Basil Wallace
Car Salesman
Brian Leckner
Officer Keeney
Mary Wickliffe
Salt Lake City Police Desk Clerk
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McKenzie Satterthwaite
Asst. Salt Lake City Police Desk Clerk
Dell Yount
Gas Station Mechanic
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Kenneth White
Ronald Ellinghouse
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Luis Cortés
Night Manager
Michael McCleery
Officer Akins
Jim Beaver
Sheriff Ritter
Rachel Singer
Gas Station Manager
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Satch Huizenga
Ice Truck Man
Terry Leonard
Bartender
James MacDonald
Local in Nebraska Bar
Gwenda Deacon
Truck Stop Waitress
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Robert Winley
Truck Stop Manager
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Ali Gage
Waitress
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Jack Moore
Hotwire Consultant
Hugh Dane
Man at Door
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Lee Stepp
Traveling Salesman
Jay Hernandez
Marine
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Huey Redwine
Policeman #1
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John Maynard
Policeman #2
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Peter Weireter
Policeman #3
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Tim Cooney
Voice Actor (voice)
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Sheryl Giffis
Voice Actor (voice)
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Pamela Senatore
Voice Actor (voice)
Ted Levine
Rusty Nail (voice) (uncredited)
Matthew Kimbrough
Rusty Nail (uncredited)
Patrick Robert Smith
Cop (uncredited)
Walton Goggins
Cop (uncredited)
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Chris Cummins
Deputy (uncredited)
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Vern Urich
Officer Alexander (uncredited)
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Chuck Murphy
Paramedic (uncredited)
Brien Varady
Paramedic (uncredited)
Greg Bronson
Truck Stop Patron (uncredited)
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Joy Ride (2001) delivers an engaging start with a suspenseful and thrilling first act, but it loses its edge as the story progresses. Paul Walker shines as Lewis, grounding the film with a solid performance, while Steve Zahn’s portrayal of Fuller occasionally feels over the top. The suspense and tension are well-executed for much of the film, keeping viewers on edge, but the final act doesn’t live up to the buildup. The ending feels rushed and lacks the punch needed to leave a lasting impression. While entertaining, the movie falls short of its full potential with a script that could have used…
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