Poker Run (2009)

Poker Run (2009)

Directed by: Julian Higgins
Screenplay by: Bertie Higgins and Julian Higgins

Genre: Thriller
Running Time: 97 Minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Viewed: Owned DVD

Live to ride. Ride to die.

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Comments: First of all, the co-writer and one of the main actors is this guy. His son was also a writer and the director of the film. Yeah. Anyway, Poker Run is an exploitative thriller full of questionable acting, dialogue, and a very questionable plot. I was mildly entertained, however, but the film didn't live up to the reason I bought the film. I was perusing Walmart (of all places) and found Poker Run; it appeared to be something I would enjoy. The deal was cemented when I read it was rated R for "strong brutal sadistic violence including a rape, some drug use, nudity, and pervasive language." While the violence is decent for an extremely low-budget film, the nudity is lacking and not worth mentioning. Overall, Poker Run is nothing new. The three people that have heard of this film will soon forget about it. Just like the people that made Bertie Higgins' "Key Largo" a number one song in 1982.