The Pleasure Drivers (2005)

The Pleasure Drivers (2005) -*

Directed By: Andrzej Sekula

Starring: Lauren Holly, Billy Zane, Angus Macfadyen, Lacey Chabert, and Meat Loaf










The Pleasure Drivers is a mess.

What I can gather is that Daphne (Holly) kidnaps a woman who is connected to a powerful church run by Marvin (Zane). There's also a subplot involving a pretentious professor (Macfadyen) and a sex addict (Chabert).

The biggest problem with the movie (and it's HUGE) is that absolutely nothing makes sense. The plot should've been laid out in a linear form. It's trying way too hard to be cool and "weird". The acting doesn't help either. Holly has a speech in the beginning of the movie that so off-key and overacted, you'll beg her to stop. Billy Zane has one scene, and it's the only good one. Meat Loaf, usually is fun to watch but his character is a big cliche. The movie moves at a glacial pace, with no snappy dialogue and even music to move it along.



One of the biggest bombs I've seen in awhile, The Pleasure Drivers is a must-avoid.

Comeuppance Review by: Ty

Chasing Ghosts (2005)

Chasing Ghosts (2005)- * * *

Directed By: Kyle Dean Jackson

Starring: Michael Madsem, Danny Trejo, Michael Rooker, Gary Busey, Shannon Sossamon, and Meat Loaf









Chasing Ghosts was a pretty good mystery. Michael Madsen stars as Detective Harrison, who is about to retire. He only has one more case to solve: Who is killing the crime lords around NYC?

The best parts of the movie are the confrontations with Madsen and Gary Busey, and the twists near the end. Meat Loaf, Michael Rooker and Danny Trejo are underused. The style of the film also works. The cinematography looks great but there are a little too many quick cuts. It was shot In L.A. but the director did a good job hiding it.



It's worth seeing for an excellent Michael Madsen performance and the presence of the eclectic cast.