Blood, Guts, Bullets and Octane (1998)

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Sid (director Joe Carnahan) and Bob (Dan Leis) are two down-on-their-luck, very fast-talking used car salesmen with a lot full of lemons and a gaping hole in their finances, when, at their most vulnerable, they are offered a deal: Park a cherry Pontiac LeMans convertible for two days...and they get $250,000. The catch is, "don't look, don't touch." The trunk is rigged to explode if they try to open it, and a sniper awaits them if they attempt to run off with it. On top of that is a trail of

R, 1 hr. 27 min.

Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense, Comedy

Directed By: Joe Carnahan

Written By: Joe Carnahan

In Theaters: Oct 30, 1998 Wide

On DVD: May 20, 2003

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Critic Reviews for Blood, Guts, Bullets and Octane

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The rare post-Tarantino men-with-guns indie that works on its own terms, this hyperactive B-movie has the title selling points in abundance but also a lot of wit and flair.

September 5, 2009 Full Review Source: Boston Phoenix

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Rob Nelson

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One of the best debut movies from a first time filmmaker.

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Cole Smithey

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No amount of slick style and visual invention can make up for a contrived and unsatisfying wrap-up.

January 8, 2005 Full Review Source: TheMovieReport.com

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Michael Dequina

TheMovieReport.com

...it's a wonder that Joe Carnahan was able to find a second gig.

July 25, 2003 Full Review Source: Reel Film Reviews

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David Nusair

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Although I definitely see the problems with it and it suffers from tons of Indie Movie syndrome, Joe Carnahan's debut feature is a testament to what can be done to make an entertaining and watchable film for only around $7,300. That's pretty special, really. There's some good jokes, some good character stuff, and Joe

January 16, 2008