Vehicle 19
Director: Mukunda Michael Dewil
Actors: Paul Walker, Naima McLean, Gys de Villiers
PlotAn American man, recently released from prison, lands in Johannesburg, South Africa, with a hope of starting afresh. Instead of getting the standard rental car he reserved, he inadvertently picks up the wrong vehicle and finds himself in possession of a minivan containing a tied-up woman in the rear seat. The woman is injured and frightened, and it quickly becomes clear that she has powerful information that certain corrupt elements within the local police force are desperate to keep silent. As the man unravels the situation, he discovers that she is a prosecutor who was kidnapped before she could present her testimony against the corrupt cops.
With no allies in a country where he is a stranger, the American must rely on his instincts and driving skills to evade the relentless pursuit of corrupt law enforcement officers. He attempts to navigate the foreign city while protecting the woman and trying to figure out whom he can trust. As he is drawn deeper into a web of intrigue, it becomes evident that uncovering the truth behind the woman's situation is the key to their survival. The pair find themselves on the run, not only battling external threats but also facing conflicts between them, as trust is hard to establish under their dire circumstances. The tense, confined setting of the minivan heightens the sense of claustrophobia and urgency, as every decision could be life-altering.
Writers: Mukunda Michael Dewil
Release Date: 07 Feb 2013
Runtime: 85 min
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Vehicle 19's appeal hinges on Walker; it's a simple, unoriginal but sometimes fun thriller.
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