Torque

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A lot of people think that I love the "Charlie's Angels" movies because I think they're "so bad, they're good", when that's actually not true. On the contrary, I think they are pretty smart (especially in the precise way they constantly reference pop culture in clever and heartfelt ways). And yes, they are totally silly and unrealistic and goofy, but what I like about that is that it's completely intentional (which is what most people don't get, and is so obvious to me). "Torque", on the other hand, is a perfect example of a movie that is TRULY so bad, it's good. Or at least enjoyable in a surreal, lunatic sort of way. This movie seriously doesn't have a brain in its head. In every sense a B-movie, it most resembles those gleefully exploitive, low-budget movies that Roger Corman and Russ Meyer made decades ago, where biker gangs did battle with their switchblade-toting girlfriends at their side. And it's every bit as silly as it sounds, which could be either good news or bad news for you, depending on what kind of filmgoer you are. Personally, I knew it was crap the whole time, but still had a blast watching it. The story is ridiculous and the dialogue is ludicrous (these characters exist in a world where when a girl says "Nice bike", the guy says "Nice a**" and she LIKES it). But I cannot fully resist a movie in which two improbably beautiful biker chicks stare each other down on their bikes in a photogenic, deserted alleyway (both of them in front of huge product logos, for extra giggles), one of them yells "Bring it on, b****!", the other whips out a switchblade, and then they charge! As a classic B-movie enthusiast, I offer no apologies for having fun watching a scene like that. It's really not all bad, either. Martin Henderson and Monet Mazur have some genuinely nice and tender scenes together, and the great, color-conscious cinematography makes everything look so shiny you could eat off the screen. Jamie Pressly is an absolute hoot as the evil biker chick, and Adam Scott scores some laughs as a conceited F.B.I. agent. Also, several of the action scenes are pretty amazing, once you get over the idea that this movie is obviously not taking place on planet Earth, but rather some video game universe or a 12 year-old's dream. I wish Ice Cube was off doing the kinds of good movies he used to make (like "Three Kings", the original "Friday", "Boyz N The Hood", "Higher Learning", "Ghosts Of Mars"...), but he contributes some laughs as one of the heavies here. I do wish he had changed his expression at least once, though. You know the one where he grits his teeth and curls his upper lip so that he look like he hates your guts and steam is about to come out of his ears? That's the one that he has throughout the entire movie. Basically, I'm not gonna fight for this movie or anything, I realize it's of essentially no value. I'll just say that it made it easy for me to shut off my brain and I enjoyed it, and maybe you will too. I give "Torque" 3 stars the same way I would give "Switchblade Sisters" 3 stars. They're awful and cheesy, but a hell of a lot of fun, and that counts for something, doesn't it?

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I've seen 'Torque' a couple of times already and enjoy it every time. The film is fast-paced and vibrant, with excellent photography - much in the style of the original 'The Fast and the Furious' (2001). Martin Henderson stars as biker Ford, who returns to his girlfriend, Shane, who runs a bike parts store. However, trouble follows no sooner than he had arrived. Ford stole bikes belonging to biker gang Hellions, and leader Henry (Matt Schulze), wants them back. Things get out of hand quickly when Ford is being framed for the murder of Junior, the brother of Trey, leader of a biker gang called Reapers. Now, the Reapers and the Hellions is after Ford's blood, as well as the authorities. With great action choreography and incredible action sequences complemented by good visuals, 'Torque' is a hell of a lot of fun. This is a super exciting biker action movie, with an interesting twist. Fu*cking hell, the photography is good! The film also has a rocking soundtrack. Awesome!

Mmmm. As the tag sez "What TOP GUN did for planes, SPEED did for buses, and FAST AND THE FURIOUS did for cars, TORQUE does for motorbikes. Some excellent action - by the producers of F&F. Bike chase riding along the top of a train was cool. A few slight hitches -- like riding along full tilt, and nicely stopping between two carriage while the bad guy zooms past. Some nice wheelies (and girls) and cool stunts. Not too bad. Story line involved some meth hidden in a couple of bikes that the main character "looked after" and discovered and hid to dodge the cops after him for possession. The owner comes after him wants it back, and a saga ensues. All in all -- I wouldn't mind a TOrque 2. :)

I loved this film...why people say its crap or terrible I don't know..I am not a fan on movies with Bikes or cars but this was I loved this film...why people say its crap or terrible I don't know..I am not a fan on movies with Bikes or cars but this was great...People say how fake it all looked and how terrible the story was...no way..the effects were great..the action was great thats what I loved about this was the action and the fighting and the stunts....] BRILLIANT who cares if the story was crap, I thought it was good, its just a film, a really good one at that....!!!!!!! maybe not a second one but I really really enjoyed this... 10/10!!!!

If I hadn't been suckered into paying $10 to see this movie by the somewhat captivating previews, I would not have finished watching it. I find it kinda hard to walk out on a movie I've paid $10 for, but I was close to demanding a refund. Let me begin by saying that this movie was absolutely abysmal. It was over-hyped, undercooked, and stuck in the middle of nowhere. The acting was so bad it was sickening, the special effects guy went way overboard, and the stunts were so unrealistic it was comical. If they wanted to make this a fantasy (which it was) then they should have alluded to the fact that everyone was riding a magical bike. But they wanted you to believe that these were ordinary bikes with extraordinary riders... yeah... right. I was thoroughly disappointed and angry even, this movie was that bad.