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Streaming upstream; the back seat of Chevy Malibu Impression: None to report Reaction: The year was 1997. Sean Penn was hot off his Oscar nom for DEAD MAN WALKING. What does he do next? One of the weirdest and most twisted movies of all time. Few directors pull off gonzo, gritty, edgy, filthy energy as Oliver Stone does. Watching his films typically ends in my feeling the need for a shower and a Prozac. U-TURN is no exception. U-TURN was released the same year as BREAKDOWN and follows a similar, initial premise. A character’s car breaks down in a small, isolated town, then eccentric townspeople trap the victim and financially exploit them. However, these two films could not have turned out more different, showing the distinct visions of the particular directors. If you’re stuck between U-TURN and BREAKDOWN, perhaps you can might be enticed by U-TURN’s mind-blowing cast: Sean Penn, Jennifer Lopez, Nick Nolte, Billy Bob Thornton, Joaquin Phoenix, Claire Danes, and Jon Voight, to name a few. You’ll love to hate all the slimy, scum-of-the-earth souls that this talented ensemble embodies. Favorite Line: Darrel the Mechanic: I sure hope you know how to wash dishes or shovel shit ‘cuz you’re gonna have to work this one off, bud. Favorite Scene: Toby N. Tucker: I don't think you know who I am. The name's Toby N. Tucker. People round here call me TNT. You know why? Bobby: Because they're not very imaginative? Toby N. Tucker : 'Cause I'm just like dynamite, boy, and when I go off, somebody gets hurt. Another good moment: Jennifer Lopez has a rapid change of heart while having sex with Sean Penn and he must resort to finishing himself off behind a tree. Conclusion: Strap-in for some serious violence, awkward sex scenes, adultery, incest, manipulation, extortion, and amorality. In others words, a typical Tuesday for Oliver Stone. Arbitrary rating:
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