Meeting Evil Synopsis & Review: Plot Summary

🎯 Quick Overview

😅 Plot Summary – Badly Explained

A nice guy helps a stranger start his car and accidentally signs up for a homicidal Uber ride.

🍿 Meeting Evil: Detailed Plot Synopsis

A Day From Hell

John Felton, a down-on-his-luck real estate agent, is having a terrible birthday. He’s fired from his job, his house is in foreclosure, and his marriage is crumbling. After an argument with his wife, Joanie, she leaves with their children, adding to his misery. Suddenly, a stranger named Richie knocks on his door, claiming his car won’t start. John, despite his misfortunes, offers to help. This seemingly simple act of kindness sets off a chain of horrific events that will change his life forever.

A Deadly Road Trip

While helping Richie push his car, John injures his leg. Richie offers to take him to the hospital, but their journey takes a dark turn. John soon realizes that Richie is a psychopath on a killing spree, leaving a trail of bodies in their wake. Forced to accompany Richie, John grapples with the moral implications of their actions and fears for his own safety as he realizes his life and family are in danger.

Framed

After several murders, Richie releases John, warning him that he intends to visit Joanie and his children. Meanwhile, detectives Frank and Rogers suspect John is the serial killer and begin pressuring Joanie to reveal his whereabouts. John becomes a fugitive, desperately trying to protect his family while evading the police, who believe he’s responsible for the escalating violence.

⚠️ Spoilers and Ending Explained

🎬 Cast & Characters

• John Felton (Luke Wilson): A down-on-his-luck real estate agent who gets caught up in a murder spree after helping a stranger.
• Richie (Samuel L. Jackson): A mysterious and charismatic stranger who leads John on a violent and deadly journey.
• Joanie Felton (Leslie Bibb): John’s frustrated wife who is dealing with marital and financial problems.
• Frank (Muse Watson): A detective investigating the series of murders and suspecting John’s involvement.
• Latisha Rogers (Tracie Thoms): Frank’s partner detective who also investigates the murders and suspects John.

💬 Memorable Quotes

• Richie: “Stop trying to figure me out. I got my own ideas.” – Richie says this to John when John tries to understand his motives.
• Richie: “I’m the only person that hasn’t given up on you, John.” – Richie says this to John to manipulate him into staying with him.
• Richie: “The world hurts people John, I come in after the hurt. All I do is kill people who are already dead.” – Richie tries to justify his actions and presents himself as a sort of grim reaper who only targets those already broken by life.

💰Box Office

• Budget: None
• Domestic Gross: $525
• Worldwide Gross: $525

💥 Meeting Evil Reviews

Personal Review

I wanted to like this movie more than I did. The pairing of Luke Wilson and Samuel L. Jackson seemed promising, but the story felt disjointed and confusing. Jackson’s performance was the highlight, but even he couldn’t save the muddled plot. I found myself questioning the characters’ motivations and the logic of their actions throughout the entire film. The ending left me more puzzled than satisfied. It’s not a terrible movie, but it’s definitely not one I’d recommend.

• Who would enjoy:
  • “Fans of crime thrillers”
  • “Viewers who enjoy Samuel L. Jackson’s performances”
  • “People who like movies with plot twists”
• Content warnings ⚠:
  • “Violence”
  • “Strong language”
  • “Brief nudity”
  • “Marital infidelity”

Professional Reviews

• FilmPulse.net: “While Jackson seems to embrace the ridiculousness with a campy performance, Wilson is as vibrant as dead fish. The script is awful, and the film’s message is totally nonsensical. As a film, it’s pretty terrible, but as fodder for a Saturday night movie-watching party, it might have merit.
• examiner.com: “This is one of those films that with any other cast would have just been another decent but forgettable rental. Thanks to the always brilliant Jackson doing what he does best this film steps up quite a bit delivering something a bit more fun.

Audience Reactions

Samuel L. Jackson’s performance is the main draw, with many praising his portrayal of a menacing and unpredictable character.: Viewers were divided, some finding the movie entertaining due to Jackson’s performance and the suspenseful plot, while others criticized the nonsensical storyline and weak character development.

Overall Consensus: Meeting Evil is a thriller with potential that fails to deliver a cohesive and satisfying experience, with Samuel L. Jackson’s performance being a standout amidst a muddled plot.

Awards

🛠️ Behind the Scenes

• “The movie is based on the novel of the same name by Thomas Berger.”
• “Filming took place in Destrehan, Louisiana.”
• “Chris Fisher both wrote and directed Meeting Evil.”

🖥️ How to Watch Meeting Evil?

Meeting Evil is available for purchase or rental on platforms like Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV. Check your local listings for broadcast options. Availability may vary by region.

🎥 Similar Movies

If you enjoyed Meeting Evil, you might like these similar films:

• Collateral (2004): Features a protagonist forced to accompany a hitman on his nightly rounds, creating a similar sense of dread and moral compromise.
• The Hitcher (1986): A psychological thriller where a seemingly chance encounter escalates into a terrifying ordeal, much like the dynamic between John and Richie.
• Changing Lanes (2002): Deals with how a chance encounter can spiral out of control and ruin someone’s life.

🛒 Meeting Evil Related Products

• Pulp Fiction [Blu-ray]: If you liked Samuel L. Jackson’s performance in Meeting Evil, then you will definetely want to see him in Pulp Fiction. Blu-ray includes special features and behind-the-scenes content.
• The Hitman’s Bodyguard [Blu-ray]: Another great Samuel L. Jackson action movie. This buddy-cop movie is a non-stop action fest.
• Unbreakable [4K UHD]: M. Night Shyamalan’s original take on superhero movies. Features a compelling performance from Samuel L. Jackson.
• Luke Wilson: The Complete Film Collection: Features all the best Luke Wilson movies. Collection also contains extras and bonus footage.

🎧 Soundtrack

Meeting Evil features a captivating soundtrack that enhances the movie’s atmosphere and emotional impact. Here are some notable tracks:

• “Ride” – performed by Pushing Daisies

You can find the complete soundtrack on Amazon Music and Apple Music.

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Ever felt lost in the twists and turns of ‘Meeting Evil’? This Hindi/Urdu explanation breaks down the entire plot, making everything crystal clear. Honestly, after watching this, I finally understood what was *really* going on!

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