U Turn

Columbia TriStar Home Video | Release Date: October 3, 1997

8.6	USER SCORE Universal acclaim based on 236 Ratings

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Appendage7Jan 15, 2020

Loosely inspired by a true event that took place in the early 1980s, where a drifter (like Sean Penn's character) passed through a remote southwestern road-stop, only to never be heard from again.

15 of 15 users found this helpful150

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emeraldstormJan 7, 2017

Gritty, twilight zone-esque, stylistic voyage taking place in the West, with very memorable characters and scenes. Comical, doesn't take itself too seriously. Very underrated.

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HugoemaSep 9, 2019

Muy buena película, historia con giros inesperados. La actuación de Jennifer es fenomenal.

15 of 17 users found this helpful152

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TrailesqueMar 26, 2018

This film's biggest problem is that it is not sure what it wants to be - a dark comedy or a treacherous neo-noir? It starts out like the first and finishes like the second, and it is an exciting ride. This also has the evil town motif inThis film's biggest problem is that it is not sure what it wants to be - a dark comedy or a treacherous neo-noir? It starts out like the first and finishes like the second, and it is an exciting ride. This also has the evil town motif in it. The stellar cast are all fun to watch, and (I think) this was the first big movie that John Ridley was involved in. No one plays a snarky, dirt-bag loser better than Sean Penn. The story involves a low level gangster, on his way to deliver some cash, who gets stuck in a small Arizona town when his car breaks down. He begins having encounters with the locals - a corrupt businessman and his alluring young wife, a blind old Indian who spouts cynical wisdom, a slippery gas station owner, and a silly teenager who gets a sudden crush on him (and her violent boyfriend.) I liked the direction (lots of weird insert shots), the music, the plot twists, the energy - it is an underappreciated flick.… Expand

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BisectApr 16, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Shot with various lenses and different film stocks to create a unique look. ............… Expand

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DefameApr 29, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Character error How would Bobby have Grace's home phone number and Darrell's home address ? ..............,,,,,,,,,,,… Expand

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AssonanceMay 5, 2021

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bdjudeAug 3, 2018

Depiction of the darkest side of US done at maximum, it's a pity that Oscars evaded this brilliant movie as its conduct has a disparity of selection.

4 of 14 users found this helpful410

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AveryH.Jan 14, 2007

An excellent movie, some of Stone's finest cinematography. This movie seems to strike a chord in everyone, and seems to be kept in the last page of everyone's DVD library.

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AlMar 11, 2006

A brilliant, positively insane mish mash melting pot of styles and genres. Overheated, jittery and brilliantly acted, this is a wry, witty rollercoaster of a film. A real cult flick.

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DavidS.Aug 19, 2006

One of my top ten movies of all time! The critics must have all been smoking crack!

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