Interstate 60 (2002)

Director:

Bob Gale

Writer:

Bob Gale (writer)

Release Date:

10 September 2003 (Philippines)

Genre:

Adventure | Comedy | Drama | Fantasy | Mystery | Sci-Fi | Thriller

Tagline:

It began as a wish, became an adventure, and ended as the ultimate road trip.

Plot:

A confused young man (Marsden) takes a journey on a road that doesn't exist on any map.

Plot Keywords:

Decision | Surrealism | Choice | Judgment | Master Of Disguise

Awards:

2 wins & 5 nominations

Cast

Matthew Edison	...	Quincy
Paul Brogren	...	Zack
Wayne Robson	...	Tolbert (Deep Stomach)
Gary Oldman	...	O.W. Grant
Michael J. Fox	...	Mr. Baker
James Marsden	...	Neal Oliver
Melyssa Ade	...	Sally
John Bourgeois	...	Dad
Roz Michaels	...	Mom
Amy Stewart	...	Nancy
Christopher Lloyd	...	Ray
Jonathon Whittaker	...	Dr. Craig (as Jonathan Whittaker)
Mark Lutz	...	Frank
Krista Leis	...	Ann
Michael Rhoades	...	Kirby

Also Known As:

I-60 (USA) (promotional abbreviation)
Interstate 60: Episodes of the Road (USA)

MPAA:

Rated R for language and sexual references.

Runtime:

USA:116 min

Country:

Canada | USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Germany:12 | Malaysia:18PL | Australia:M | South Korea:15 | Iceland:L | USA:R

Filming Locations:

Cannington, Ontario, Canada

Company:

Fireworks Entertainment

Trivia:

When Neal first sees his birthday gift, a red BMW convertible, the music wanders to the same few notes as in _Back To the Future (1985)_ (also written by Bob Gale) when Marty opens the garage to see his new truck.

Goofs:

Revealing mistakes: Neal's car is a BMW e36 3-series convertible. When you see the burned-out car wreck near the end of the film, it is clearly visible that it is a e30, the older 3-series model. The wreck has no damages from the impact either.

Quotes:

[first lines]
Neal Oliver: [voiceover] Given an infinite universe and infinite time, all things will happen. That means that every event is inevitable, including those that are impossible. And it's as good an explanation for all of this as anything else. Now, a lot of stories start in bars, so that's where we're going to start this one. Not because I was there - I wasn't. But because it's a damn good introduction to a very unique... fellow.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in The Making of 'Interstate 60' (2003) (V)

Soundtrack:

Eine Kliene Nachtmusik

Fascinating gem.

Bob Gale, the genius screenwriter who brought us the BACK TO THE FUTURE films, proves himself yet again with this truly amazing, wholly original film.

A young man goes on a journey on a seemingly nonexistent highway, through seemingly nonexistent towns en route to delivering a mysterious package to a person he has never heard of. The journey carries him through a mystical potpourri of different people, places, and adventures. I don't want to say too much about them because I don't want to spoil anything, and because the journey has to be seen to be fully appreciated.

Words cannot describe how fascinating this film is; a thought-provoking, irresistible gem of a film which is much abetted by perfect casting. James Marsden, Gary Oldman, Christopher Lloyd, and Amy Smart all turn in stellar performances. Oldman is particularly good in a very atypical role; his is another offbeat role for which he is known.

***1/2 out of ****. One of the best films of the past five years, not to be missed.