Product Details

• Actors: Emilio Estevez, Pat Hingle, Laura Harrington, Yeardley Smith, John Short
• Directors: Stephen King
• Writers: Stephen King
• Producers: Dino De Laurentiis, Don Levin, Martha De Laurentiis, Mel Pearl, Milton Subotsky
• Format: PAL
• Language: English
• Rated: R (Restricted)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Run Time: 97 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (165 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00004CJJ4
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #275,819 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Better than you would think, November 26, 2004

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Nicholas Rog "Zombie Fearer" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Maximum Overdrive (DVD)

I have been watching this movie since I was about 7 years old and still never get tired of it. I have probably seen it about 150 times and continue to find enjoyment. There is a review posted that completly bashes this movie and basically tells readers not to waste their time. Well, I have to disagree. While the mvie is not nearly as good as the book(are they ever???), it still has strong entertainment value.

First, it humorous and not because it's cheesy, but because it is funny! The dialgoue between characters, the situations they are put in and the reactions some have to the machines taking over; are all reasons to watch this movie.

The acting might not be the best, but by no means, is it bad. Emilio Estevez is our main character, and does a fine job as Bubba, an ex-convict, short-order diner cook. His boss(who's name I can't remember), plays your typical Texan in charge of his business, who amazingly has a secret stash of bazookas and guns below the diner(perfect for antagonizing the trucks outside). I also love the newlyweds in this movie. I believe their names are Curtis and Connie and they are a ball of laughs.

Honestly folks, this movie is very entertaining and suitable for younger kids to watch. There really aren't many scares(I was never afraid to watch this movie as a child), but there is mild gore and a few thrilling moments.

Great job Mr. King!!!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE, March 30, 2001

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Tom Patrick - See all my reviews

This review is from: Maximum Overdrive (DVD)

MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE is a funny, gory, end of the world thriller from Stephen King (who directs for the first time from one of his published short stories). The story is about a comet that flies across the Earth, and after that, machines all over the world begin to come to life and take on a life force of there own (cars and trucks run down innocent people, electric knives cut there victims, soda pop machines shoot soda cans out like grenades, etc.). The main part of the story takes place at a gas station where the machines have people trapped inside, fighting for there lives, and figuring out a way to escape. The music to this movie is nothing but memorable songs from the great rock band AC/DC.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars totally awesome in all the wrong ways., September 10, 2004

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Kimby The Chomp - See all my reviews

This review is from: Maximum Overdrive (DVD)

people say that this movie is stupid and a pittiful attempt at making a good story a movie. to tell you the truth, i find it awesome, but for all the wrong reasons. this movie is completely hilarious! the special effects are so bad that you can't help but laugh. a truck backs into a guy at 2 miles an hour, and blood splatters everywhere. a steam roller mows down a field of little leaguers, who cant seem to run fast enough to escape the "mighty" speed of such a slow machine. somehow, there is convienently a little go-kart looking thing that has an automatic weapon on it. if you are looking for a SERIOUS film, this is definately not for you. but if you enjoy berating and laughing at awful movies, this one is sure to provide an evening of disgustingly hilarious entertainment.