Overrated and overhyped

A brilliant film that helped define a genre

As somebody who had not heard any of this before, it became a curious phenomenon to sit and watch a film and slowly have the realities begin to click into place.

It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

I just caught this on my TV. It is a slice of classic road trip perfection. Woody Harrleson and Anne Bancroft add weight as big names and the script and classy camera work does the rest. the script is top shelf realism with grit and it doesn;t shy away from ripping out the brutality and venom of urban society. The young man playing 'blue' the 17 year old put away for killing his father is professional and it's a shame I haven't seen him in further films, maybe someone should offer him some work. The road trip element is great and the freeways and highways are breath taking in beauty and well used for cinematography and as a tool to push along the dialogue throughout. The urban-dust plains contrast is well thought out and the story darts form one tense setting to another. The biggest surprise with this excellent 'gem that got away' is the humour in the most unbelieve-able circumstances. I personally loved the banter between Harrleson's doc and the young guy's tough insider. Casting is credible and the addition of a heart warming, touching and spiritual story line adds visual and though-provoking undertones. The magic side story increases interest and plays with the audiences take on if this roomer is truth or a legend. The under dog 'on-the-run' plot is gripping and apart from the use of the f word and graphic scenes of shootings this could have been a successful family film. I wonder if this movie gained any awards or acclaim as it definitely deserves some (if there is any justice). This is a buried treasure in the dust of forgotten film. Nice work by all creates a thought-provoking drama with some excellent landscapes of rock formations and dusty plains. Catch it if you get a chance.

Dr Reynolds is an ambitious doctor who is assigned to a young Navaho patient who is doing a jail sentence for murder. During transport to a treatment center the prisoner, Blue, over powers the guard and forces Reynolds to drive him to the desert where he believes there is a magic lake that can cure him. During the long trip the two become friends and learn about each other.The first rule of a road movie is that the journey must always be matched by a simultaneous emotional or spiritual journey. Surely rules were made to be broken? Sadly this film doesn't break them but sticks to that principle. It is entertaining but it is very basic at it's core. Materialistic doctor is taught a lesson by Navaho criminal – that's it in a nutshell. The film goes to great lengths to put each character in their mould from the offset before taking them on a journey that is too much comedy action mixed with simple soul searching and mock spirituality.The last 10 minutes is exactly what you expect but is still a let down. Most of the film manages to be OK because it's still good – it's just unoriginal and quite samey. Harrelson is OK but really has his character spelt out for him by giving him history, materialism and a fancy car. Seda does well and did this before he got big in Homicide LOTS. Bancroft is wasted and the rest of the cast are incidental. I didn't find the two leads convincing together and things just clicked too easily at the end.Overall this does exactly what it says on the tin and no more – if you are desperate for a spiritual themed road movie then this'll do you. However if you want a really good film then this may not do it at all.

The movie was ok, it wasnt boring. i saw it with my friend and she thought the movies was good too. The ending was the big disappointment for me though, it was really confusing. Jon Seda did a really good job in this movie. I recommend this movie to every one:) I give it a ***out of *****

SunChaser is a kind of movie you like or you dislike. Its about a criminal boy who has nothing to lose because he will die in a few weeks. So he kidnaps his doctor to find an Indian cure. This doctor realizes that his life is at a point that he has everything to lose but his soul. So he has to find a cure as well.I really loved Sunchaser. The atmosphere off the story breaths hope. It is not to late to learn to live untill your last breath. So if you have 2 hours to spare, and you don't want to rent an Adam Sandler or Jerry Bruckheimer video, rent this one. You won't be disappointed.