Freeway (Widescreen Edition)

Buy This Item Freeway (Widescreen Edition) by Republic Pictures  Available from Amazon  $9.98  on 11-24-2008     <I>Freeway</I> is one of those movies that has the power to simultaneously amaze and disgust just about anyone who dares to view it. Like <I>Seven</I>, <I>Kalifornia</I>, and <I>Natural Born Killers</I>, it's a movie that could be called a product of our times, since it caters to our societal fascination with serial killers and outrageous psychopathic behavior. But make no mistake: director Matthew Bright isn't out to feed anyone's sickest impulse. This is a scathing satire in the age of Jerry Springer fistfights and "real" TV shows like <I>Cops</I>, in which the "I-5 Killer" (Kiefer Sutherland) meets a wayward teenager (Reese Witherspoon) on the freeway that provides his nickname. She confides in the man but soon discovers his gruesome intentions, and well, let's just say she effectively defends herself, only to find later that the killer (whose wife is played by Brooke Shields, no less!) has used the media to his advantage. Fine performances make this a provocative thriller, but it's definitely not for the innocent or squeamish. <I>--Jeff Shannon</I> Reader Reviews Set along the premise of the "Red Riding Hood" storyline, 'Freeway' is the twisted tale of a young, reckless high school age girl and her escape from the epitome of a dysfunctional family. She sets her escape to the safety of "Grandmother's house" after fleeing from the clutches of state custody. Kiefer Sutherland comes along as the "caring rebound" from her dilemma, portraying a helpful child psychologist who has all the answers to her problems. This is where the film takes a turn to the bizarre and demented. Skeptical of Reese Witherspoon's starring role? Thinking `Legally Blonde'? Well put those assumptions to rest because this chick is not the one to screw over. Brooke Shields plays the arrogant, naïve and doomed wife of Sutherland's character who more than folds under the pressure of the film's outcome. Definite rent/purchase of people wanting to view an hour and a half head trip, highly recommended and very entertaining.peace.

Freeway (Widescreen Edition) Available from Amazon Price: $9.98 Updated on 11-24-2008.

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