An ex-con gets on a series of apparently unrelated killings. He gets tracked by a veteran cop with secrets of his own and an egocentric hit man.An ex-con gets on a series of apparently unrelated killings. He gets tracked by a veteran cop with secrets of his own and an egocentric hit man.An ex-con gets on a series of apparently unrelated killings. He gets tracked by a veteran cop with secrets of his own and an egocentric hit man.
- Awards
- 5 nominations total
Jim Gaines
- Inmate
- (as James Gaines)
Sidney S. Liufau
- Kenny
- (as Sid S. Liufau)
- Director
- Writers
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- TriviaThough Driver doesn't change his clothes during the five-day period in which the film takes place--due to his vengeance being the only thing that matters to him--costume designer Salvador Pérez Jr. actually bought thirty identical sets of clothes for Dwayne Johnson to wear throughout the shoot.
- GoofsAt the beginning of the movie, as Driver is running away from prison to retrieve his vehicle, you can see police vehicles blocking the road to allow for uninterrupted filming in the background.
- SoundtracksI am a Poor Pilgrim of Sorrow
Traditional
Performed by Indian Bottom Association Old Regular Baptists (as Old Regular Baptists (Indian Bottom Association))
Courtesy of Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
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(Synopsis) After serving 10 years in prison for bank robbery, Driver (Dwayne Johnson) has only one mission in life, to avenge the murder of his older brother who was killed when they were double-crossed after the heist. Now a free man with the names and addresses in hand, there is nothing on earth that can stop him from killing all of them. However, two people are in the hunt to stop him, veteran cop (Billy Bob Thornton) only days from retiring, and a young hit man (Oliver Jackson-Cohen), both on Driver's trail. The race is on, and there can be only one winner.
(My Comment) The story is simple and straight to the point, Driver wants revenge. Driver gets out of prison after 10 years, and he starts hunting down the criminals who were responsible for killing his brother. However, things get complicated when a hit man comes after him. Not only does he have to avoid the cops, but now he is also a target. Physically, the Rock is imposing in this film, but he only speaks about 2 dozen words in the whole movie. The Rock does not have much dialog, but his tough mannerisms and cold blooded killer facial expressions are enough. Billy Bob Thornton's performance as the sleazy cop is excellent. If you want to see an action packed revenge flick, this is a good one to see. (CBS Films, Run Time 1:35, Rated R)(8/10)
(My Comment) The story is simple and straight to the point, Driver wants revenge. Driver gets out of prison after 10 years, and he starts hunting down the criminals who were responsible for killing his brother. However, things get complicated when a hit man comes after him. Not only does he have to avoid the cops, but now he is also a target. Physically, the Rock is imposing in this film, but he only speaks about 2 dozen words in the whole movie. The Rock does not have much dialog, but his tough mannerisms and cold blooded killer facial expressions are enough. Billy Bob Thornton's performance as the sleazy cop is excellent. If you want to see an action packed revenge flick, this is a good one to see. (CBS Films, Run Time 1:35, Rated R)(8/10)
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- Venganza letal
- Filming locations
- Tehachapi, California, USA(driving through windmills)
- Production companies
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Box office
- Budget
- $24,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $23,240,020
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $8,523,153
- Nov 28, 2010
- Gross worldwide
- $35,626,958
- Runtime1 hour 38 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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