Quirky and wonderful
Added 9/18/2008
Highway 61 is a quirky and wonderful indie film. It's one of those movies where you think you're only one who has ever seen it. Then, you discover someone else who's seen it, and you instantly bond over the movie. This strange, low-budget Canadian flick is definitely worth a viewing.
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A great low budget film
Added 12/31/2007
I viewed this years ago after seeing a positive review (back in the days when 'two thumbs up' really meant something) and was glad that I did as this is a neat little film with a completely original story.
Without giving anything away, the film follows the journey of Pokey and Jackie from Canada to New Orleans. Pokey believes he is doing a good deed by helping to transport a body to a funeral and Jackie--well, she's up to something. The true genius in the movie is that the pair is being pursued by the devil (played spectacularly by Earl Pastko) who believes he owns the soul of the dead person.
The story is bolstered by a decent soundtrack as we follow the pair through the heartland of the US. While it isn't perfect (it takes a little while to get going), this is a well written and unique film. I was here today to upgrade my old VHS tape and saw that the film could use a review.
7 out of 7 people found this helpful.
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DVD review
Added 3/16/2007
Item was received timely and in perfect condition.
I was unaware of the subject matter totally, and was disappointed in the DVD; but not in the delivery of the item itself.
I've given this DVD to a brother to get his view of the subject.
0 out of 31 people found this helpful.
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Quirky and wonderful
Added 9/18/2008
Highway 61 is a quirky and wonderful indie film. It's one of those movies where you think you're only one who has ever seen it. Then, you discover someone else who's seen it, and you instantly bond over the movie. This strange, low-budget Canadian flick is definitely worth a viewing.
2 out of 2 people found this helpful.
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A great low budget film
Added 12/31/2007
I viewed this years ago after seeing a positive review (back in the days when 'two thumbs up' really meant something) and was glad that I did as this is a neat little film with a completely original story.
Without giving anything away, the film follows the journey of Pokey and Jackie from Canada to New Orleans. Pokey believes he is doing a good deed by helping to transport a body to a funeral and Jackie--well, she's up to something. The true genius in the movie is that the pair is being pursued by the devil (played spectacularly by Earl Pastko) who believes he owns the soul of the dead person.
The story is bolstered by a decent soundtrack as we follow the pair through the heartland of the US. While it isn't perfect (it takes a little while to get going), this is a well written and unique film. I was here today to upgrade my old VHS tape and saw that the film could use a review.
7 out of 7 people found this helpful.
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DVD review
Added 3/16/2007
Item was received timely and in perfect condition.
I was unaware of the subject matter totally, and was disappointed in the DVD; but not in the delivery of the item itself.
I've given this DVD to a brother to get his view of the subject.
0 out of 31 people found this helpful.
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