Blu-ray Review – Joyride (1977)

1977's "Joyride" is an unusual crime film, getting audiences away from the heat of trouble for lengthy periods of time to deal with certain realities that come during the struggles of life. Action does break out periodically to keep viewers excited to stay with the tale, but screenwriters Peter Rainer and Joseph Ruben (who also directs) seem more interested in the pains of poverty and broken dreams, creating a fascinating study of survival at times. It's a ragged feature that's somewhat episodic and offers an unseasoned cast handed major arcs of emotional damage to convey, but the writing prioritizes trouble for all, making for a compelling journey into despair, working around unusual settings and interesting behavioral issues. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com