2014
Not Rated
Image Entertainment
1 h 32 m

2014
Not Rated
Image Entertainment
1 h 32 m

Summary American thief, Simon Keller (John Cusack), arrives in a foreign country in need of a getaway driver. Rather than recruit one from the underworld, he takes a driving lesson from ex F-1 champion, Peter Roberts (Thomas Jane), now working as a driving instructor. After Keller robs a bank during the lesson, Roberts has no choice but to use h...

Directed By: Brian Trenchard-Smith

Written By: Chad Law, Evan Law, Brigitte Jean Allen, Brian Trenchard-Smith

2014
Not Rated
Image Entertainment
1 h 32 m

2014
Not Rated
Image Entertainment
1 h 32 m

Drive Hard

Name: Drive Hard
Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime
Released: 2014-10-03
Duration: 1 min 32 s
Rating: 29
Cast: John Cusack, Thomas Jane, Zoe Ventoura, Christopher Morris, Yesse Spence

Metascore Generally Unfavorable Based on 11 Critic Reviews

User Score Generally Unfavorable Based on 11 User Ratings

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Written By: Chad Law, Evan Law, Brigitte Jean Allen, Brian Trenchard-Smith

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The Hollywood Reporter

Oct 1, 2014

Essentially a chase movie infused with buddy comedy elements, the film is a fast-paced, mildly entertaining lark that’s chiefly enlivened by Cusack’s droll performance.

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Variety

Oct 2, 2014

The fact that the film isn’t quite boring is about the most one can say for it.

By Dennis Harvey FULL REVIEW

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New York Daily News

Oct 2, 2014

Cusack and Jane look like they’re improvising much of the time, and while that doesn’t lead to a better movie, the off-the-cuff approach is the best thing in the film.

By Joe Neumaier FULL REVIEW

Village Voice

Sep 30, 2014

If you’re not expecting too much, Drive Hard is mindlessly entertaining, but it lacks that spark of madness that might have made it truly fun. At least Cusack is able to shed some of his usual overseriousness.

By Stephanie Zacharek FULL REVIEW

The A.V. Club

Oct 2, 2014

There was a time when the very presence of someone like John Cusack could enliven otherwise normal movies, and lift worthier ones onto a higher plane. But films like Drive Hard are too slapdash to even allow for coherent performances, let alone movie-saving heroics.

By Jesse Hassenger FULL REVIEW

Slant Magazine

Sep 28, 2014

Drive Hard is the action-film equivalent of one of those folks who relentlessly speak of having it tough all over as they plan their third yearly vacation.

By Chuck Bowen FULL REVIEW

The New York Times

Oct 2, 2014

Airless, senseless — and seemingly endless — this clumsy heist movie, directed by the prolific schlockmaster Brian Trenchard-Smith, manages to make even the magnificent coastline of Queensland, Australia, feel dreary.

By Jeannette Catsoulis FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Odyssey Media

Release Date Oct 3, 2014

Duration 1 h 32 m

Rating Not Rated

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Tagline This heist is about to go into overdrive.

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