Stretch

If you choose an independent, anarchic ride across the City of Angels as a catalyst for your dislike of the studio system, it might not hurt to treat the characters a little (in)humanly and bring the insane whirlwind of shit to a more impactful end. I understand what Carnahan is trying to achieve with his message, but in the last third, he starts to push it in an overly obvious and predictable way. On the other hand, I won’t deny my desire to watch the film again. 3 ½. (25/11/2014)

An inoffensive action ride, featuring an outrageous amount of completely random situations piled on top of each other in one night, until it looks like they were making it up as they went along and got high. The result is a passable film full of A-list actors that entertains for a given moment, but I probably won't remember it in a few days because it's both a bit overwrought and doesn't stand out all that much. (18/06/2021)

This film could definitely have been better; it has some strange twists and the ending is dull, but it still has its moments and I quite enjoyed it. I love Patrick Wilson and some of the actors here literally delighted me. The screenplay is no miracle, but there are moments here that entertain. David Hasselhoff brings entertainment everywhere, and Chris Pine once again excels as a great eccentric. (17/10/2014)

Sometimes one wonders what pieces of intestinal debris make it into the theaters, but can this luxury limousine ride really not find a distributor? Heh. Carnahan filmed this heartfelt movie with comrades from the branch about a limo driver who wants to become an actor (cliché) and the fateful blows dealt on him by the all-powerful Chris Pine. He happened to play one of the myriad of pleasant, braindead weirdos (with a face like Spider Jerusalem before skiing down hill) and almost achieves the so-far unbeaten creations of the Nazi freak from Smokin’ Aces. Patrick Wilson at last can enjoy a good role and I wish him more of the same. He deserves it. Jessica Alba for once fine and not annoying. Oh, and the unforgettable cameo by a certain Hoff. Hasselhoff. An excellent array of snappy lines, humor and satisfaction. It went down really well. - Who gets fat around the neck? - Sexy people. (15/10/2014)

An excellent stylish action/comedy ride, which gave me much more than I expected. Patrick Wilson plays a seasoned guy while Chris Pine portrays a real nutjob. Overall, this was a road limousine taxi trip that I probably won’t forget easily. Actually, it wasn’t as funny as it was cool, and I just hope that this film’s fame spreads as much as possible, because it really deserves recognition. (07/12/2014)