Not as dumb as Joy Ride

Rating: 4/10 (30 June 2004)

Nearly every decision made the by characters in this movie defied logic. Therefore, I was less than sympathetic for each character's outcome. I spent the first 30-45 minutes hoping the next idiot would get his/her just desserts. SPOILER ALERT *** I tried to appreciate the originality of this film but the stupidity kept getting in the way. I was ready to accept the stupidity as the contents of an insane mind, but the ending messed that up since it represented reality. First, I find it hard to believe that a real prison vehicle would allow such quick/easy access to a prisoner from the front seat. Why would you ever need to access a prisoner from the front seat? You can't provide good emergency assistance in a twisted position. Second, I found it hard to believe that the Dr. would be so careless when transporting a criminal of that magnitude. I've seen criminals hog tied on Cops for much less, yet this multiple murderer was handcuffed with his hands in front instead of behind his back. And after a few whimpers, the Dr. opens the bars to assist the distressed prisoner!!! What? Talk about weak story lines!