The Cars That Ate Paris (1974)

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Average Rating: 5.7/10
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Release Date: Jan 1, 1974 Wide

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This first effort from acclaimed writer/director Peter Weir is set in the secluded rural town of Paris, Australia, where the chief source of income is provided by the orchestration of automobile accidents -- which frequently claim the lives of passing tourists, though those who survive are usually subjected to bizarre brain experiments by a loony local surgeon. One such unfortunate survivor is young Arthur, who remains in Paris after his recovery to work in the hospital, unaware (at first) of

R, 1 hr. 31 min.

Action & Adventure, Horror, Mystery & Suspense, Classics, Comedy

Directed By: Peter Weir

Written By: Peter Weir, Keith Gow

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1974 Wide

On DVD: May 4, 2004

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Establishes many of the themes that he would revisit later in his career; it especially resembles The Truman Show in many ways.

September 26, 2008 Full Review Source: Combustible Celluloid

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Jeffrey M. Anderson

Combustible Celluloid

An informative, and relatively long, interview with Peter Weir is included on the DVD.

March 10, 2004 Full Review Source: Apollo Guide

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Derek Smith

Apollo Guide

As a low-budget first film, director Peter Weir could've done worse, but I'm thankful that his career continued in a very different direction than this film would suggest.

March 10, 2004 Full Review Source: Apollo Guide

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Derek Smith

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I found this movie confusing, slow, boring, and very strange. I wasn't sure if anything was actually going on. I wouldn't recommend seeing this movie.

September 5, 2010