Thoroughly entertaining road movie with Tom Berenger and Erika Eleniak

This is the last of seven films directed by Dennis Hopper and, like his most popular flick "Easy Rider" (1969), it's a road movie, except that this one has a sense of humor, which is mostly low-key and droll. I can't believe it's so obscure (and failed to draw an audience at the box office) because this is easily one of the best road flicks ever made IMHO.

Comparable films include "The Last Detail" (1973), "Three for the Road" (1987) and "The Lucky Ones" (2007). This is just as entertaining or better than any of 'em. There's a great story element that's reminiscent of the soon-to-come "Pulp Fiction," which I'll let you discover for yourself.

The story captivates right from the get-go and never goes wrong. It has everything: drama, comedy, human interest, romance, action, redemption and beautiful woman. Speaking of the latter, Hopper knows how to shoot women without getting overly sleazy (no pun intended), although there is one steamy sex scene with some nudity (just a heads up for those who might be offended).

The movie doesn't overstay its welcome and was shot in South Carolina as follows: Patriots Point in Charleston, Myrtle Beach, Columbia, Mount Pleasant and Yemassee; with some stuff done in North Carolina, such as Wilmington.