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Freeway [DVD]

Reese Witherspoon (Actor), Kiefer Sutherland (Actor), Matthew Bright (Director, Writer) Rated:
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4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,407 ratings
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Format Closed-captioned, DVD, Color, THX, Letterboxed, Widescreen, NTSC
Contributor Paul Perri, Dan Hedaya, Chris Renna, Kathleen Marshall, Kiefer Sutherland, Reese Witherspoon, Bokeem Woodbine, Ben Meyerson, Craig Barnett, Matthew Bright, Robert Peters, Wolfgang Bodison, G. Eric Miles See more
Language English
Runtime 1 hour and 50 minutes

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Freeway is one of those movies that has the power to simultaneously amaze and disgust just about anyone who dares to view it. Like "Seven", "Kalifornia", and "Natural Born Killers", 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 "Cops", 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. "--Jeff Shannon"

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Freeway is one of those movies that has the power to simultaneously amaze and disgust just about anyone who dares to view it. Like Seven, Kalifornia, and Natural Born Killers, 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 Cops, 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. --Jeff Shannon

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  • Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.85:1
  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ R (Restricted)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 5.38 x 0.6 inches; 4 ounces
  • Director ‏ : ‎ Matthew Bright
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ Closed-captioned, DVD, Color, THX, Letterboxed, Widescreen, NTSC
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 50 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ August 20, 1997
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Reese Witherspoon, Kiefer Sutherland, Bokeem Woodbine, Paul Perri, Robert Peters
  • Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ English, Spanish
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ Republic Pictures
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 6304517661
  • Writers ‏ : ‎ Matthew Bright
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,407 ratings

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4.5 out of 5 stars
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This is before Reese Witherspoon became a huge star. So, be warned, this is not Legally Blonde. Strong dialogue. She is excellent in this, though. Kiefer Sutherland is as well. Brooke Shields has a role as his wife
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Tonia Bowden
5.0 out of 5 stars Plsed
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2024
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Fast Heart Mart
5.0 out of 5 stars I had no idea Reese Witherspoon was this talented!!!
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2024
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I thought this movie was almost on par with Pulp Fiction. It is silly at times like "Repo Man", but I like movies that have a sense of humor under a serious bed. Reese Witherspoon was EXCELLENT in this, as was Sutherland and all the actors. Bravo.

I also appreciate that this movie explores serious downfalls of our society, such as the subjugation of women and minorities, but in a politically incorrect manner. You couldn't make this movie in 2024, so I'm glad we have it now.
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Paul Baker
5.0 out of 5 stars Great seller!
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2024
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David E. Baldwin
4.0 out of 5 stars A Twisted Path To Grandma's House
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2007
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Anybody expecting the nice Reese Witherspoon of "Legally Blonde" and "Walk the Line" be forwarned. This film is definitely not for those with squeamish sensibilities and I'm not talking about the violence. "Freeway" is at once raunchy, rude, and over-the-top. The Red Riding Hood analogy is no surprise because there are fairy tale images flashed over the opening credits. The kicker here is what kind of skewed road Red is going to take to Grandma's house. The makers of "Freeway" careen all over the place and take many interesting directions to their intended destination. Reese Witherspoon should have been a star earlier than she was based on her work here. Despite her relative youth she is totally intuitive of what is expected of her here and she runs with it. Her performance is high octane in-your-face that just demands that you pay her mind. Or else. Kiefer Sutherland matches her in his wolf in sheeps clothing role. His evil nature is not telegraphed early and emerges at just the right moment to give the picture a jolt. For those adventurous souls who aren't easily offended "Freeway" is for you. My only objection is it's a little hard to take dark comedy that centers on abused children. The makers here are skating a real fine line there.
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CB
5.0 out of 5 stars Fearless dark comedy with superb performances
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2023
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Reese Witherspoon is a powerhouse, fearlessly tackling a difficult, unflattering role with the aplomb of an actor twice her age. The film wouldn't have worked so well had she not infused Vanessa Lutz with three-dimensional realism: a young, unapologetic survivor of a horrendous upbringing with unassailable self-possession. Kiefer Sutherland deserves kudos for committing to play a repulsive villain bereft of audience sympathy. The delicate chemistry between the two creates unlikely comedy out of darkness.

Quite unexpectedly and artfully the film makes an important cultural point: that society tends to automatically discount anyone who's been in the system (correctional-social welfare) and give credence to anyone who outwardly appears "respectable." The film doesn't hit you over the head with it but gets it across as part of the story.

I've long been a film of countercultural, impolite, subversive art, be it film, music or traditional museum or gallery work. Freeway delivers 100% and made me laugh beginning to end.
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Shawn Siegel
5.0 out of 5 stars Coen Brothers, Eatcher Heart Out
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2024
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Wasn't expecting this, but it almost could been a Coen brothers flick. Darkly funny.
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Hannah
5.0 out of 5 stars Female Take No Prisoners
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2022
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I worked with adolescents on an in-patient psych ward, and they have been subjected to all this abuse, and more. I've known men on the outside who blamed females for all their perversions, and believed they had a right to control them, instead of themselves. I've known pedophiles into child porn (worked as teachers with kids) who were rallied around and supported by vast numbers of people in their community. ("He only looked at pictures. The children were't that young. He's a really nice guy and an asset to the community.") So when I tell you, I have never seen a child/female revenge film that captures the truth of all that before, take my word for it. All the acting is good, the pacing is good, the dialogue is good. It's a little cartoonish at times-an effort to lighten it up a little-but then it is organized around a children's fable. (Someone here commented that Reese had some fake southern accent-well, she grew up in the south, and the character had lived in Texas.) I'm a major Reese fan, and I'm truly surprised that this film didn't get a wider reputation. Is it perfect? Probably not. But it's damn good, and it tackles topics that need wider awareness.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Me llegó sin slip-cover.
Reviewed in Mexico on September 26, 2023
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Increíble actuación de Reese Witherspoon. Mucho mejor calidad imagen/sonido en Blu-ray que la versión DVD. Muy buen producto de colección, pero me llegó sin slip-cover. Creo que por el precio tan alto, debió ser incluída la cubierta externa de cartón. 3 estrellas por ese motivo.
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Friedrich H
5.0 out of 5 stars Hartes Zeug
Reviewed in Germany on June 2, 2023
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Eine junge Reese Witherspoon die die Hauptrolle locker meistert und Kiefer Sutherland der den ekligen Serienmörder überzeugend spielt. Drehbuch von Matthew Bright. Eine Produktion von Oliver Stone der eine Art Gottseibeiuns der Liberalen und Demokraten ist und ein offenes Happy-End das natürlich keines ist. Den Kritikern im deutschen Sprachraum hat Freeway so gar nicht gefallen, ein Problem das sie seltsamerweise mit Tarrantino nicht haben, der bläst halt politisch ins richtige Horn. Absolut sehenswert, gehört mit "Solange du da bist", "Sweet Home Alabama" und der HBO-Miniserie "Big Little Lies" zum Besten von Reese Witherspoon (auch wenn das ganz andere Filme sind).
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RAMBOSMITH
5.0 out of 5 stars wild ride
Reviewed in Canada on July 18, 2017
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I learned some new swear words ... but I loved it and will buy another copy.... kinda corny sometimes but I was cheering for Reese all the way...
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Darth Maciek
5.0 out of 5 stars When the Big Bad Wolf meets a VERY Bad Little Red Riding Hood, well, there will be blood...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 29, 2013
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I absolutely loved this very, VERY dark and violent comedy, which by its general atmosphere and kind of humor reminded me strongly of "True Romance" and a little bit of "Pulp Fiction". Limited SPOILERS below.

This is the story of Vanessa Lutz (Reese Witherspoon), a 16 years old girl living with her mother (a crack addict and a prostitute) and her stepfather (a crack addict and petty thief). She is half-illiterate but very resourceful and street-wise. In the beginning of the film, after a particularly horrible day, she decides to run away and go live with her grandmother. But on the way she meets a certain Bob Wolverton (Kieffer Sutherland), a charming, gentle, helpful man, with a wide smile and really big teeth... What follows, is for you to discover, but let me tell you - you are in for a wild ride!

This film was made before Reese Witherspoon big break, so she really put everything she had or could borrow in her acting, and believe me, she is INCREDIBLE! Without the slightest doubt, this is her best role ever! Kieffer Sutherland is as good, even if his character is a little bit more typical and therefore more previsible. Brooke Shields plays a smaller but important role of Bob's wife. Amanda Plummer (famous for her role of Hunny Bunny in "Pulp Fiction") is absolutely amazing as Vanessa'a mum. And finally, there is Brittany Murphy, who plays a small role, but steals the show in every scene she appears in! Frankly, she completely impressed me in this film - it is such a pity that she left us so young...

The major strength of this film is in the incredible, clever, frequently funny and sometimes surrealistic dialogs, which bear strong resemblance to those from "True Romance" and sometimes also from "Pulp Fiction". It is understandable as director and writer of "Freeway", Matthew Bright, made his life mostly as scenario writer before trying his luck in directing. Considering that "Freway" was his first film, it is a pity that for some reason his career didn't take off, as his next three films were complete failures and he didn't turn anything since 2003.

Although dialogs are great, be advised that they are by moments shocking, pretty obscene and quasi pornographic - and therefore this is a film for adults only. Also, "Freeway" is very politically incorrect (an asset as far as I am concerned) and some more violent moments can be pretty disturbing. Finally, the whole climate of the movie as well as the main character (Vanessa) are moraly very... well, questionnable. It is good, solid entertainment - but not for all tastes.

Botom line, this is an excellent, very surprising and by moments extremely funny film, with top level dialogs and a bunch of great actors. I absolutely keep my DVD to a re-watch. Enjoy - if you dare!
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Badger
4.0 out of 5 stars Fábula con mala leche
Reviewed in Spain on August 10, 2012
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Divertida, cínica, transgresora. El cuento de caperucita roja con aire a Oliver Stone, que es productor ejecutivo. Muy recomendable, hace tiempo que iba detrás de ella desde que la vi en un Festival de Cine. Calidad DVD normal. Confirmo idioma y subtítulos en castellano. Lo mejor, no obstante, es verla en V.O. Si bien la pega es que no hay subtítulos en inglés, sólo en castellano.
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