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On this day in 2013 (in the U.S.), Detour enjoyed a limited theatrical release. Written (in part) and directed by William Dickerson, the film starred Neil Hopkins, Brea Grant, John Forest, and others.
According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Trapped inside his car by a mudslide, smooth talking Jackson Alder suddenly finds himself in a situation he can't talk his way out of. With no hope of rescue, he must defy the odds; battling Mother Nature for his survival."
-- EZ
On this day in 2013 (in the U.S.), Detour enjoyed a limited theatrical release. Written (in part) and directed by William Dickerson, the film starred Neil Hopkins, Brea Grant, John Forest, and others.
According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Trapped inside his car by a mudslide, smooth talking Jackson Alder suddenly finds himself in a situation he can't talk his way out of. With no hope of rescue, he must defy the odds; battling Mother Nature for his survival."
-- EZ
From Google.com:
Detour (2013) is an American psychological thriller film that focuses on a high-stakes survival story told from a single, claustrophobic location. Directed by William Dickerson, it is often compared to other "trapped" films like Buried or 127 Hours.
Plot Overview:
The story follows Jackson Alder (played by Neil Hopkins), a smooth-talking advertising executive who is driving along a California coastal highway for a business meeting.
Key Features:
Critical Reception:
The film received mixed reviews, currently holding a "Rotten" status on Rotten Tomatoes.
Detour (2013) is an American psychological thriller film that focuses on a high-stakes survival story told from a single, claustrophobic location. Directed by William Dickerson, it is often compared to other "trapped" films like Buried or 127 Hours.
Plot Overview:
The story follows Jackson Alder (played by Neil Hopkins), a smooth-talking advertising executive who is driving along a California coastal highway for a business meeting.
- The Incident: A massive mudslide suddenly sweeps his SUV off the road and completely buries it under tons of earth.
- The Ordeal: Jackson awakens trapped in the dark with limited oxygen, a dying cell phone, and only a half-bottle of water.
- Survival: The film depicts his desperate and inventive attempts to escape using "MacGyver-style" ingenuity with the few tools available in his car, while grappling with the realization that no one knows where he is.
Key Features:
- Cast: While Neil Hopkins carries the vast majority of the film as a solo performance, Brea Grant appears in flashbacks as his wife, providing context to his life before the accident.
- Atmosphere: Reviewers from The Hollywood Reporter note that the film excels at conveying a "nerve-wracking" sense of claustrophobia through authentic sound design and tight camera work.
- Themes: Beyond the physical escape, the movie explores the protagonist's emotional journey—from panic and denial to a "race-against-the-clock" resolve.
Critical Reception:
The film received mixed reviews, currently holding a "Rotten" status on Rotten Tomatoes.
- Pros: Critics praised Neil Hopkins’ performance and the technical proficiency of the filmmaking despite its micro-budget.
- Cons: Some viewers found the pacing "monotonous" or felt it lacked the depth of its predecessors in the survival genre.
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