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Destiny Turns on the Radio (1995)

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Average Rating: 2.7/10
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In this quirky drama, Julian Goddard is stranded in the desert and dying of thirst when suddenly Johnny Destiny drives up and gives him a ride to the ramshackle Marilyn Motel near Las Vegas. There they meet the owner, Harry Thoreau, with whom Julian attempted to rob a bank three years before. It is revealed that Julian is an escaped convict who has returned to get his share of the take and reclaim his former girlfriend Lucille, who is working as a lounge singer at her boyfriend's casino. While

R, 1 hr. 41 min.

Drama, Action & Adventure, Comedy

Directed By: Jack Baran

In Theaters: Apr 28, 1995 Wide

On DVD: Oct 10, 1995

HBO Video

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Cast

Dylan McDermott
Julian Goddard
Nancy Travis
Lucille
James Belushi
Tuerto
James LeGros
Harry Thoreau
Quentin Tarantino
Johnny Destiny
Janet Carroll
Escabel
Ralph Brannen
Henchman
David Cross
Ralph Dellaposa
Richard Edson
Gage
Allen Garfield
Vinnie Vidivici
Lisa Jane Persky
Katrina
Sarah Trigger
Francine
Tracey Walter
Pappy
Bobcat Goldthwait
Mr. Smith
Michael O'Connell
Stage Manager
Gordon Michaels
Motorist
Barry Shabaka Henley
Dravec
James Le Gros
G. Basbayar

Critic Reviews for Destiny Turns on the Radio

All Critics (24) | Top Critics (9) | Fresh (2) | Rotten (14)

A muddle from beginning to end. And Tarantino in small doses as an actor is fine. He's in this one much too much.

September 17, 2005 Comment

Dan Fienberg

Zap2it.com

Pointless and utterly baffling.

January 13, 2004 Full Review Source: TheMovieReport.com

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Michael Dequina

TheMovieReport.com

Tarantino as an actor... Too bad he didn't write it. The script makes no sense.

July 22, 2003 Comment

Fred Topel

About.com

Wildly uneven film that proves, if nothing else, Quentin Tarantino can't act.

May 2, 2003 Comment

Boo Allen

Denton Record Chronicle (TX)

Weinberg turns off the DVD player.

July 25, 2002 Comment

Scott Weinberg

eFilmCritic.com

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A waste of time and talent.

June 27, 2008

Anthony Valletta

Super Reviewer

I know many people are critical of this movie, but I was in just the right state of mind when I saw it and it took me away to a place with alternate possibilities. Definitely not for everyone.

September 16, 2008