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Drive Angry
2011 104 min United States of America R 18+
★5.3
Fantasy, Thriller, Action, Crime
Director: Patrick Lussier
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Description
Milton is a hardened felon who has broken out of Hell, intent on finding the vicious cult who brutally murdered his daughter and kidnapped her baby. He joins forces with a sexy, tough-as-nails waitress, who's also seeking redemption of her own. Caught in a deadly race against time, Milton has three days to avoid capture, avenge his daughter's death, and save her baby before she's mercilessly sacrificed by the cult.
Budget:
$50M
US Gross:
$10.72M
Worldwide:
$40.91M
Starring
Nicolas Cage
Actor
Amber Heard
Actor
William Fichtner
Actor
Awards
Razzie Awards 2012
— Worst Actor
Razzie Awards 2012
— Worst Screen Couple
Key opinion
Drive Angry is widely classified as "trash cinema" that divides audiences between those who appreciate its self-aware, over-the-top spectacle and those who find its script and execution hollow. While fans celebrate it as a fun, B-movie homage, detractors view it as a derivative, poorly written failure that wastes its cast.
| Originality | The film functions as a deliberate, self-aware B-movie that leans into exploitation tropes like gratuitous violence, nudity, and car chases. | |
| Acting | William Fichtner's performance as "The Accountant" is a standout, providing a charismatic presence that anchors the absurdity of the plot. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is widely criticized for being incoherent, relying on tired revenge cliches and dialogue that feels amateurish and reductive. | |
| Emotion | The film's tone is polarizing: supporters enjoy the "brainless" popcorn-fare energy, while critics find the lack of substance and mean-spirited content repellent. | |
| Direction | The utilization of 3D technology is divisive; some viewers appreciate the inventive visual depth and kinetic action, while others dismiss it as a superficial gimmick. | |
| Acting | Nicolas Cage's performance is debated: some see it as a perfect fit for a gritty, vengeful comic-book archetype, while others view his involvement as a sign of his declining career trajectory. |