The Millionaire Tour
The Millionaire Tour
R | 31 July 2012 (USA)
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A mysterious cab passenger taken hostage must convince the hijackers that he is not the con man they set out to kill.

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GamerTab

That was an excellent one.

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XoWizIama

Excellent adaptation.

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Brendon Jones

It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.

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Kien Navarro

Exactly the movie you think it is, but not the movie you want it to be.

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AudioFileZ

Did you love the suspense of the original movie "The Hitcher"? If so you may want to seek out "The Millionaire Tour". I say seek because it isn't a movie you've likely heard of. That's not bad in this case as it is quite decent and keeps you on edge much like The Hitcher did. I only mention The Hitcher because it was a modest movie with edginess that rose above it's humbleness, and so does "The Millionaire Tour".This movie starts out with a simple, quite possible, premise where a man and woman duo, working for a person deemed to be a prominent criminal called "The Roman", hijack a taxi and it's hand-picked occupant. The occupant is himself a con-man who has committed some big-time wrongs to people who don't go down without seeking revenge...or is he? As lower-rung criminals will do the kidnappers are a bit greedy: they employ a graft called "the millionaire tour" to extract as much from their target as possible before handing him over to the man. Things get complicated adding to the suspense mightily.What you have here is a well-crafted thriller. It seethes and builds on the humble plot it has employed. In other words, a spartan movie that rises above the low-budget with its fine screenplay and good characterizations by those involved. Speaking of the cast, you may have seen several of the main players as they're highly photogenic, but it is likely you will recognize only one by name, Dominic Monaghan. Dominic has had some high-profile roles, the best known has to be playing the character of Simon in Lost. He's a good character actor - in that realm it is knocking on being A-list status. He doesn't disappoint here. The supporting cast, while unknown in name, deliver their character's roles in excellent fashion too. When given the chance I'm always amazed at what relatively unknown creative people can achieve when presented a worthy palate.If you like slow building suspenseful movies then this one is a no-brainer as it better than many big budget fiascoes whose suspense is based on explosions and body counts.

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Michael Hughes

I think it's fair to say that the vast majority of people like a suspense movie, and just as many people like a movie with a twist... And this has both!From the beginning and throughout the movie kept me on the edge of my seat, constantly making me question what was the truth and what was fiction. The actors make it seem oh so real. The plot has a twist and leaves you thinking "that was genius" (if not ever so slightly far-fetched!).It's disappointing that this isn't more popular as it's actually one of the best films I've seen in a while.Superb acting and a great story line, get it watched!

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solidussoft

This is my first review of a movie, because I felt like I had to write about this one. The movie felt somewhat like one of my favorite movies 'Collateral', though the speed in which this movie acts out is a bit faster.The movie starts with a man on the airport, walking down the street, till he's offered a ride by a taxi-driver, which he takes.Now we start with camera position in the cab, and we the cabdriver and man(protagonist) start having a conversation. I won't go into many detail, but from the very first lines it grabs on to me. It felt like the quality of conversation in the movie 'Phone Booth'. I don't feel like giving any more information away of this movie, you have to watch it yourself, though I must say, I was amazed at how the story enrolled. It takes the story from the start to a bigger and bigger boiling point, and I could really identify with the characters.The performance is great of the actors, and it was fun to see Dominic Monaghan (Lost) play a different kind of role, than we are used of him.I found the music terrific. Be sure to turn up the 'Bass' of your sound- system, cause it gives the extra ambiance to the movie.I was surprised this movie got only a 6.0, though there haven't been a lot of votes yet. I give it 8 out of 10, because of it's great grabbing story.So if your into psychological thrillers, it's a must see movie!

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tjzoogle

The first thing i thought about when starting this film was whether i could see Dominic Monaghan as anyone but, Merry from Lord of the Rings. Apparently i can and although i had my doubts about watching a low key film with actors i didn't really know or cared existed it was still brilliant. The plot unlike many other films in my opinion doesn't sag in the middle and you are put in constant suspense about the future of the main character (holy water seller) and the taxi driver. The acting is brilliant in this film and it is very clever in places in my opinion (although i am quite simple minded). Overall before seeing the film on the shelf or on sky movies (or any other TV thing) don't hesitate to watch it. It's pulled off brilliantly and it has quite a unique storyline. Basically watch it.

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