The Cruise (1998)
-
86% of critics liked it
(21 reviews) -
82% of users liked it
(1,372 ratings)
This black-and-white low-budget documentary focuses on garrulous guide Timothy "Speed" Levitch, who talks to tourists traveling on the Gray Line's double-decker Manhattan tour buses. Getting to the core of the Big Apple, the loquacious Levitch is a font of factoids, noting the… More This black-and-white low-budget documentary focuses on garrulous guide Timothy "Speed" Levitch, who talks to tourists traveling on the Gray Line's double-decker Manhattan tour buses. Getting to the core of the Big Apple, the loquacious Levitch is a font of factoids, noting the residences of such past famed figures as Henry Miller, Thomas Paine, Edgar Allan Poe, Mark Twain, John Reed, and Edith Wharton) as he delivers diatribes, spouts quotes, and offers opinions, revealing his love-hate relationship with New York City. Shot in video with a blow-up to 35mm, The Cruise was shown at the 1998 L.A. Independent Film Festival. ~ Bhob Stewart, Rovi
- Directed By
- Bennett Miller
- Written By
- Bennett Miller
- Genres
- Documentary, Drama, Special Interest
PG-13,
- In Theaters
- Oct 23, 1998 Wide
- Studio
- Artisan Entertainment
Critic Reviews
-
Mike McGranaghan, Aisle Seat
Is there a more annoying person than Timothy Speed Levitch?
-
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
A zany, bizarre documentary that matches the energy and eccentricity of New York City.
-
Michael Dequina, TheMovieReport.com
A most unique character study.
See more critic ratings and reviews on Rotten Tomatoes
Fresh (60% or more critics rated the movie positively)
Rotten (59% or fewer critics rated the movie positively)
No Featured Audience Ratings Found…
Currently unavailable on Flixster
Also available on
UltraViolet Retailers
Other Retailers
Not Available
Subscription Services
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
