Stephen King's Riding the Bullet (DVD, 2005)

Riding the Bullet is the visual adaptation of an E-book that Mr. King released years ago. It was one of the best-selling E-books in history, if I remember correctly.

I personally loved this story. Like most of Steven King's work, it was coherent, sarcastic, and extremely entertaining. Even as a short story, it had the lasting effect of a novel--it seemed to stay with me for a long time.

When I saw that there was a movie, I jumped at the first opportunity to buy it. It's interesting to see the result of a full-length movie made from a short story. They added elements instead of taking them away, resulting in a tale with much more depth and characters who were more well-rounded and easier to relate to.

I say if you have the eight bucks to buy this DVD, do it. And try out the story as well. It's worth it.

~Veromorphia

This is a pretty good story about a troubled art student who, because he thinks his girlfriend is breaking up with him, attempts suicide. He fails, but he seems to also suffer from schizophrenia, as you see a double of him talking to himself several times throughout the movie. That part is actually pretty comical, but he seems to also suffer from some sort of flashback and flashforward syndrome. He doesn't seem to be paying attention, kind of daydreaming, and he has several near misses with getting hit by cars and things of that sort.

The story seems to just be about an art student at college, then the plot takes a twist. Allen, the art student, then get a phone call from a neighbor back home who tells him that his mother has had a stroke. He then has to scrap his plans to go see a John Lennon concert (that kind of tells you the timeframe right there), and he has to hitchhike to see his mother. Along the way Allen has several obstacles to overcome, but the hardest things for him to overcome are his own inner demons.

Riding The Bullet isn't the best Stephen King adaptation I've seen, but it's still a pretty good movie. The only complaint I can give about the movie is that sometimes the flashforwarding and flashbacking get a little tiresome after a while. It seems like everything is a dream, and you don't know if he's dreaming or hallucinating throughout the movie; because what seems to be real seems as far-fetched as his hallucinations. Still I think the movie was pretty well done, and if you like Stephen King movies (there are similarities to some of his other work that puts his stamp on this movie), then I'm sure you'll like this one as well.

Someone told me how scarey this movie was so I bought it. I was expecting something great, therefore I was a little disappointed. There were a few suspenceful moments, but it was just average(Stephen King) to me.

good movie. i love stephen king movies.hes brilliant.nobody does it like king. even the books are very interesting. loved langoliers. im a king collector. great movie.

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I bought this with high expectations and was disappointed at the slapstick way the movie came across...about like a "C" grade movie. It reminded me of a high school play starring actors who really didn't know much about the art. I didn't bother to finish it. Strictly, IMHO, an amateurish rendering. I haven't read the story. It probably is better than this. Don't waste your time or money on it.

i bought ridding the bullet because i am a Stephen king fan.. the story is great.. it does incorporate a little more than the actual written story but it does it justice, i would highly recommend it for somebody how loves this genre as much as i do, it is visually a lot better then other of kings movies like "rose red" or "storm of the century"

I really enjoyed watching this movie, but you'd have to see it to believe it. It has a load of great imagination that you'd expect from stephen king. I didnt know what it was about until I watched it, I'm just a big fan of Stephen king, thats the only reason I bought it.

The movie adds more than the E-Book had and is really enjoyable, especially the scene with the weekend hippy. The date the movie is set in is different from the book last I checked, but that doesn't keep it from being good. If you're looking to enjoy yourself watch it, but if you're up tight than feel free not too.

Another classic Stephen King movie! The book was good but I only read some of it. The movie however, is worth watching. It'll keep you on the edge of your seat in suspense!

The usual Stephen king, suspense, fright, twists, turns and trills. Worth the watch.
I bought, because, like Stephen King.
Don't confuse this with his other, older movie,"Silver Bullet". Totally different.

I liked this Stephen King adaptation of his short story taken from 'Everything's Eventual', the author's most recent collection. Mick Garris ['The Stand', 'The Shining (TV)'] has not strayed too far from the path with this macabre tale of a hitchhiker who is offered rides from a handful of weird and wonderful characters one Halloween night.

The year is 1969 and Alan Parker [Jonathan Jackson] learns that his mother [Barbara Hershey] is dying of cancer, so instead of going to see Lennon and McCartney, the troubled teenager is forced to hitchhike back to his hometown. He is eventually offered a ride by a young man with a sinister secret. Parker is then forced to confront all the demons from his past if he is to survive what could be the last ride of his life.

Like the original story, the film has all the makings of a campfire tale. There are lonely stretches of highway flanked by tall pine trees - roads that are interspersed with graveyards and other dark places one shouldn't venture into after the sun sets. There are carnivals and funfair rides. There are plenty of laughs as well as scenes that will chill your soul to the bone. Even Death himself makes an appearance.

Terrifyingly entertaining, 'Riding the Bullet' will also make you question what really is important in life.

Also stars David Arquette and Cliff Robertson.

Matthew J Lee-Williams, Salisbury, United Kingdom, Review.

My wife and I have started a Stephen King collection his movies and books, We are really into stephen king and wanted to have this in our collection. As always Highly recommend Stephen King to all. He is the #1 for a reason, this man knows how to tell a story!!!!!

I love Stephen King. His movies are great but I did not no this was was out there.I would pay from this person again.

I am a big Stephen King fan so when I saw this I had to have it. It was at a good price. The service was great, and I recived it in a short amount of time which is nice. I would buy from this person again. Thanks very much and keep the good work up. 2 thumbs up