The Hitch-Hiker

Audience Reviews

View More

Pedro S @Salazar26ty 1d I like the concept but it becomes repetative at times and there are several ways for the chracaters to escape so it isbn't believable See more tucker s Aug 31 The title of this movie should have been: "Suddenly.......................NOTHING HAPPENED". What a complete waste of time, See more Spyrel S Dec 24 Really poor film. Dialogue, acting, overall story. Just amateurish. Avoid. See more Brennan W Dec 21 This film really stood out to me because of how modern its storytelling was. The fact that this was directed by a woman in times where that didn't happen very often is truly inspiring. Darker films were not as welcoming in decades prior so having the noir murder thriller is very refreshing to see. This movie was really well crafted and stood out to me and pulled me in from the beginning. I really enjoyed this film as I had been watching a variety of older films, but this one stuck out in particular. I really love a film that has smart and interesting storytelling and this one has it. For a film that is rarely spoken about, i'm surprised it hasn't found its spotlight yet. Overall I enjoyed the film and would recommend it to anyone that loves noir and thrill movies. Older ones like this are often forgotten when they can offer so much insight. See more anthony t Dec 21 Hitch Hiker is an amazing noir film in which we follow two characters (Roy and Gilber) who are on a mission to find a fugitive killer. It's a thriller film which encapsulates you with suspense and mystery. Coming into this film knowing that a woman directed this piece was fully remarkable because this occurring (woman being a director) during this time was highly never an occurrence. But I believe Ida Lupino gave this film a new stripped-back position of what a thriller should be. While watching this film you feel a sense of depression and sorrow as the film progresses, and a part of that is due to the minimalist nature of its surroundings. The film itself doesn't feel filled with extra pieces, or fillers per instance. It's a shorter-length film than many, but it does its job to showcase what the story needs to tell. You are in full suspense from beginning to end, which is what I as the viewer love, and so many others as well. It's a film I don't see many speaking about and like a hidden gem within the history of cinema. I have recommended this film to friends already, and can't wait to see more praise as time progresses. I would recommend it to many. See more Miriam F Dec 20 The Hitch-Hiker (Dir. Ida Lupino) is a noir/thriller centered around two friends by the names of Ray Collins and Gilbert Bowen, who on a fishing trip decide to offer a ride to a hitchhiker. The hitchhiker, Emmett Myers, turns out to be a wanted man, for having killed several people. He is merely using the friends as a means of transportation to Santa Rosalia and plans to kill them once they are no longer useful. This film is stressful in the sense that you’re always on edge, you never know when Myers will pull the trigger and because this is a friendship story, you become emotionally invested quickly. To me, this film raises the question of how far are you willing to go for friendship? Ray and Gilbert don’t necessarily have opposing personalities but they are at different points in their life and therefore, approach the situation differently. One had a family and for that reason is more cautious about the situation. While the other is also married, he does not have the same responsibilities and is willing to risk his life in an attempt to overthrow Myers. There are also several moments in the film where Myers attempts to turn the friends on each other which raises another question, how strong is their friendship? For all the stress the film puts you through in a short amount of time, the ending was somewhat anticlimactic. It is good that no one was murdered by Myers and that his plans didn’t work out but maybe the most satisfying part was when both friends got to give him a good punch. See more Read all reviews

The Hitch-Hiker

My Rating

Read More Read Less POST RATING WRITE A REVIEW EDIT REVIEW

Most Popular at Home Now