Film1993106 min

Joshua Tree

Name: Joshua Tree
Genre: Action
Released: 1993
Duration: 106 min
Cast: Dolph Lundgren, Kristian Alfonso, George Segal, Geoffrey Lewis, Beau Starr

Taste attributes: actionvehiclesadventurecrimefasttried & testedimaginarysimplelinearglossybig & variedall consuming questfighting evilinjustice/tragedy/vengeancerescue/escape/jeopardyunderdog triumphs

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"When it comes to getting even, he's taking revenge into overdrive."

Boxlist takeA sweeping action film that is simple, pacy and polished. Best if you like spectacle over intimacy.

Taste details

Pace: fast · Originality: tried and tested · Tone: balanced · Weight: balanced · Realism: balanced · Story: simple · Structure: linear · Look: glossy · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score

Quality rating

6.0 /10

TMDB · 101 votes

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Wholesomeness: Balanced wholesomeness, just how this profile likes it

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Intricacy: Basic story, where this profile leans smart / intricate
Originality: Tried & tested, where this profile leans fresh / original

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Synopsis

Wellman Santee (Dolph Lundgren) a former race car driver, whose livelihood is transporting exotic stolen super cars, is involved, with his partner Eddie, in shoot out, resulting in the deaths of his friend and a highway cop. Santee is framed for the cop's murder and jailed in a maximum security prison. A few months later, Santee breaks out after narrowly escaping an attempt on his life. He reaches a local diner where he steals a car, abducts the owner, Rita and flees, completely unaware that his hostage is a deputy sheriff. A massive manhunt ensues, spearheaded by Lt. Severance a tough, obessive cop. Santee leads the detective and his men on a dramatic high speed chase, from the desert wilderness to the streets of downtown Los Angeles. Santee's out to clear his name and when it comes to getting even, he's taking revenge into overdrive.

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