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The Art of Travel
Action · Adventure · Drama · 2008
High school grad. Conner Layne is about to marry his first love, but when wedding plans fail, he goes solo on his honeymoon to Central America, finding adventure with a ragtag group of foreigners who attempt to cross the Darien Gap in record time.
Movie details
The Art of Travel
“The art of travel is to deviate from the current plan.”
2008 Action · Adventure · Drama 1h 40m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
5.9 / 10
Community rating
High school grad. Conner Layne is about to marry his first love, but when wedding plans fail, he goes solo on his honeymoon to Central America, finding adventure with a ragtag group of foreigners who attempt to cross the Darien Gap in record time.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
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For the defence
The Adrenaline Seeker
“If it slows down, you check your phone.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Cool Ironist
“Feeling things is a little embarrassing.”
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Thomas Whelan
Christopher Masterson
Conner Layne
Brooke Burns
Darlene Loren
Johnny Messner
Christopher Loren
James Duval
Taylor 'One Ball'
Angelika Libera
Anna 'G-Spot'
Jake Muxworthy
Justin 'Two Dogs'
Shalim Ortiz
Carlos 'Bullet'
Court is in session
Put The Art of Travel on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Cool Ironist
“Speed as an alibi.”
The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.