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 clock behind Christopher Lloyd in the 13th floor office reads 10:04, the same time frozen on the clock tower in Back to the Future.

Goofs:

Audio/visual unsynchronized: When Neal smashes the Magic 8-Ball, the sound of breaking glass is heard. The 8-Ball is made entirely of plastic.

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 "The Twilight Zone" (1959)

Soundtrack:

Eine Kliene Nachtmusik

Fascinating gem.

Bob Gale, the genius screenwriter who brought us the BACK TO THE FUTURE films, proves himself yet again with this truly amazing, wholly original film.

A young man goes on a journey on a seemingly nonexistent highway, through seemingly nonexistent towns en route to delivering a mysterious package to a person he has never heard of. The journey carries him through a mystical potpourri of different people, places, and adventures. I don't want to say too much about them because I don't want to spoil anything, and because the journey has to be seen to be fully appreciated.

Words cannot describe how fascinating this film is; a thought-provoking, irresistible gem of a film which is much abetted by perfect casting. James Marsden, Gary Oldman, Christopher Lloyd, and Amy Smart all turn in stellar performances. Oldman is particularly good in a very atypical role; his is another offbeat role for which he is known.

***1/2 out of ****. One of the best films of the past five years, not to be missed.