Interstate 60: Episodes of the Road (2002)

Neal Oliver, a very confused young man and an artist (played by James Marsden) takes a journey of a lifetime on a highway I60 that doesn't exist on any of the maps, going to the places he never even heard of, searching for an answer and his dreamgirl.

Director:

Bob Gale

Writer:

Bob Gale

Stars:

James Marsden, Gary Oldman, Kurt Russell

2 wins & 5 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
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

Storyline

Neal Oliver is a young artist, but his father doesn't like his choice and wants him to go to Oxford. Everything changes after Neal's meeting with O.W.Grant, who grants exactly one wish per person, as his name suggests. Neal wishes for answers, and so he must travel to the nonexistent Danver by the nonexistent Interstate 60. In this trip he hopes to find the girl of his dreams, following the trail of her photos on the advertising stands along the route. Many encounters await him ahead. Will he receive what he asked for?

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Plot Keywords:

road trip | dream girl | independent film | choice | wish | 

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Taglines:

Get off on...Interstate 60.

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Genres:

Adventure | Comedy | Drama | Fantasy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and sexual references

Details

Country:

Canada USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 September 2003 (Philippines)

Also Known As:

Interstate 60

Filming Locations:

Cannington, Ontario, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

$7,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Fireworks Pictures, Fireworks Entertainment, Redeemable Features

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Despite its all-star cast, and Academy Award nominated writer and director, this went direct-to-video.

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Goofs

The rope barriers along the ground leading to the desk in suite 1300.

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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.

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Crazy Credits

The Starry Night (1889) by Vincent Van Gogh Oil on Canvas, 29 x 36 1/4" (73.7 x 92.1 cm) The Museum of Modern Art, New York, Acquired through the Lillie P. Bliss Bequest. Reproduced from photograph, ©2000 The Museum of Modern Art, New York.

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Connections

Referenced in Midnight Screenings: Interstate 60 (2017)

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Soundtracks

Broken Heart For Sale
Written and Performed by Heather Myles
Published by Happy Valley Music (BMI)
Courtesy of Rounder Records
By Arrangement with Ocean Park Music Group

User Reviews

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!