Konvoi
Plot
Berikut ringkasan ceritanya: Konvoi adalah film aksi Amerika tahun 1978 yang disutradarai oleh Sam Peckinpah, dibintangi oleh Kris Kristofferson sebagai Martin "Rubber Duck" Penwald, seorang pengemudi truk jarak jauh yang memiliki reputasi sebagai salah satu yang terbaik di jalan. Rubber Duck dan rekan-rekan truknya, termasuk Pig Pen (Burt Young), Widow Woman (Madge Sinclair), dan Spider Mike (Franklyn Seales), menggunakan radio CB mereka untuk tetap berhubungan dan saling memperingatkan tentang potensi bahaya, seperti kehadiran penegak hukum. Namun, Sheriff Wallace (Ernest Borgnine) adalah sosok otoritas yang licik dan kejam yang sudah muak dengan tingkah laku para truk. Dia bertekad untuk menangkap mereka basah dan mengakhiri perilaku sembrono mereka. Ketika Rubber Duck terlibat dalam pertengkaran sengit dengan seorang pelayan warung truk, Lurene (Ali MacGraw), segalanya menjadi lebih buruk. Saat ketegangan meningkat antara para truk dan Sheriff Wallace, Konvoi menjadi perjalanan yang menegangkan dan penuh aksi yang dipenuhi dengan pengejaran berisiko tinggi, baku tembak, dan konfrontasi. Rubber Duck dan teman-temannya mendapati diri mereka berhadapan dengan hukum dalam pertarungan akal dan kemauan, dengan nasib kemerdekaan mereka tergantung pada keseimbangan. Sepanjang film, gaya khas Peckinpah bersinar melalui realisme yang keras dan prosa puitis yang mendefinisikan karyanya. Tema film tentang pemberontakan, individualitas, dan perjuangan untuk kebebasan tak lekang oleh waktu dan relevan, menjadikan Konvoi sebagai film klasik kultus yang terus beresonansi dengan penonton hingga saat ini.
Ulasan
Nicholas
Back in my childhood, I vaguely recall the introduction of this movie. Was it perhaps aimed at exposing the dark side of the American empire?
Annie
Watched @movie center 20220731. This movie, <Convoy>, could be interpreted as a redneck far-right film, or conversely, even be seen as leaning to the left. The truck convoy parade - what an erotic spectacle!! Trucks, the very word evokes the working class, laboriously earning the means of reproduction. Simultaneously, the truck represents the most powerful production machine of the industrial revolution. As an extension of the driver's body, the truck, with the roar of its V8 engine, relentlessly produces forward momentum, breaking through roadblocks on the highway, charging towards the National Guard that hinders freedom. On the other hand, the truck's mobility (from point to point, always...)
Hudson
This movie offers at least two compelling aspects: the chaotic and exhilarating bar brawl, and the gleeful, high-speed convoy rampage. Furthermore, it holds historical significance as the first American film released in China after the Cultural Revolution. Sam Peckinpah's contribution is truly remarkable.
Andrew
A serious attempt that ends up being hilariously bad.
Nova
Convoy is a high-octane action film that capitalizes on the CB radio craze of the 1970s. With its rugged, take-no-prisoners hero, Rubber Duck, and a motley crew of truckers, the movie is a thrilling ride from start to finish. The cat-and-mouse game between the truckers and the villainous Sheriff Wallace adds an extra layer of tension, making Convoy a must-see for fans of gritty, action-packed cinema. With its nostalgic charm and over-the-top stunts, this film is a wild ride that never gets old.
Aitana
"Convoy" delivers a rollicking ride of CB radio wit and highway defiance, as Trucker Rubber Duck and his band of rebels use their radios to outsmart a no-nonsense sheriff. It's a fun, frothy flick that combines camaraderie with a healthy dose of rebellion against authority—just don't tell the cops!
Ryan
"Convoy" is a fun, action-packed road movie that explores the rebellious spirit of truckers in the 1970s. With its unique blend of humor, camaraderie, and rebelliousness, the film has become a cult classic. The memorable characters, including Rubber Duck and his friends, add to the film's charm. The cat-and-mouse game between the truckers and the sly Sheriff Wallace provides plenty of entertaining moments, making "Convoy" a thrilling ride from start to finish.
