Clichés in search of a plot.

Rating: 3/10 (14 January 2007)

Well, this isn't the worst movie I've ever seen, but it sure doesn't live up to the hype.
If you like the beginning, keep watching. If you're not enthralled, don't tough it out waiting for it to get better, because it doesn't.
The premise is classic Hollywood, so full of clichés that I was surprised it was an Indy film. Take an adorable but cantankerous vehicle, fill it with lovable eccentrics, and send them off with an implausible excuse for a road trip. Add long peaceful scenes of bonding, a frantic race, and a warm fuzzy scene where everyone realizes it's okay to be who they are...and that's the movie.
Oh, and can anyone explain to me why the door spontaneously fell off the car? I suppose that was meant to be funny, but, well, kinda forced. I got a couple of chuckles out of it, but if you like road trip movies, I recommend Rat Race or Planes, Trains, and Automobiles.