Interstate 60: Episodes of the Road (2002)

User Rating:

7.7/10   

Director:

Bob Gale

Writer:

Bob Gale (writer)

Release Date:

10 September 2003 (Philippines)

Genre:

Adventure | Comedy | Drama | Fantasy | Mystery | Sci-Fi | Thriller

Tagline:

It began as a wish, became an adventure, and ended as the ultimate road trip.

Plot:

A confused young man (Marsden) takes a journey on a road that doesn't exist on any map.

Plot Keywords:

Wish | Choice | Road | Road Movie | Motel

Awards:

2 wins & 5 nominations

Cast

Matthew Edison	...	Quincy
Paul Brogren	...	Zack
Wayne Robson	...	Tolbert (Deep Stomach)
Gary Oldman	...	O.W. Grant
Michael J. Fox	...	Mr. Baker
James Marsden	...	Neal Oliver
Melyssa Ade	...	Sally
John Bourgeois	...	Dad
Roz Michaels	...	Mom
Amy Stewart	...	Nancy
Christopher Lloyd	...	Ray
Jonathan Whittaker	...	Dr. Craig
Mark Lutz	...	Frank
Krista Leis	...	Ann
Michael Rhoades	...	Kirby

Also Known As:

I-60 (USA) (promotional abbreviation)
Interstate 60 (USA) (short title)

MPAA:

Rated R for language and sexual references.

Runtime:

USA:116 min

Country:

Canada | USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Australia:M | Germany:12 | Iceland:L | Malaysia:18PL | South Korea:15 | USA:R

Filming Locations:

Cannington, Ontario, Canada

Company:

Fireworks Entertainment

Trivia:

The character of O.W. Grant is a compilation of many different trickster figures in world mythologies. It is stated that he is half-leprechaun, which is shown in his red hair. Also, the monkey pipe is a reference to the Monkey figure of Eastern mythologies. The pipes smoke can also be interpreted as a reference to Djinni.

Goofs:

Revealing mistakes: A helicopter shadow is visible during the opening credits.

Quotes:

[first lines]
Neal Oliver: [voiceover] Given an infinite universe and infinite time, all things will happen. That means that every event is inevitable, including those that are impossible. And it's as good an explanation for all of this as anything else. Now, a lot of stories start in bars, so that's where we're going to start this one. Not because I was there - I wasn't. But because it's a damn good introduction to a very unique... fellow.

Movie Connections:

References Back to the Future (1985)

Soundtrack:

Diesel Only Theme

Absolutely awesome

This film is one of the few modern movies, that really HAS something to say. I was very touched, as it reflected my own feelings of incertitude about the future. It contains the motive of the trip(escape), bravery to rise against the authority, but mainly the courage to change one's own life, while preserving the humorous aspect. Contains the love-story sub-motive, but just as moderate, as appropriate. I just loved the script. This film gives the viewer the hope, he can entirely change his life just by making a few crucial decisions.

I'm giving 10 and going to buy the DVD!