Review of Joy Ride (2012) by Angelina C — 10 Oct 2012

An intense and surprisingly good thriller.

This review of Joy Ride (2012) was written by Angelina C on 10 Oct 2012.

Joy Ride has generally received positive reviews.

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By Ian C (1,796) on 16 Feb 2017

A solid thriller from John Dahl. Walker a candle in the wind and Zahn is probably the most versatile actor of his generation…

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By Johnny T (1,375) on 19 Apr 2015

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Now you know how it feels to be the punchline…

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It's very visible that director Dahl is influenced by Hitchcock's brilliance and it pays off beautifully…

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