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In Faster revenge is a dish best served quickly and with no remorse. Dwayne Johnson's character Driver has few lines, instead letting his actions--and the growls of the muscle car he's driving--speak volumes. Driver (given no other name for the duration of the movie) is released from prison, for crimes not initially noted, and immediately sets out in a fast car with a gun and a mission of revenge. He is coldly efficient with his kills, wasting no time or bullets as he delivers his brand of justice. The puzzle pieces of his crusade are snapped together with each victim he goes after; this is not a man who kills for the thrill. Each victim is specially selected, and Driver wants each to see his face to understand why they are being executed. Nor does he bother hiding his face from surveillance cameras or the police detectives (Billy Bob Thornton, Carla Gugino) chasing him. Driver is not a man who cares if he's caught, so long as he gets to finish his self-imposed task first. As word of his spree hits the news, one of his potential victims hires an assassin (Oliver Jackson-Cohen) to get to Driver first. Surprisingly, most of the characters show some depth of personality, in spite of being little more than caricatures of stereotypes (the troubled cop, the bored assassin). Faster isn't as reliant on mindless action as expected, but the storyline is played out in such a way that you can't help rooting for Driver and his bloody revenge. Though parts are a tad predictable, all in all this is a thoroughly entertaining action flick. --Jill Corddry
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An ex-convict seeks revenge for his brother's death in this action-packed revenge thriller starring Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson. Ten years ago, Driver (Johnson) was part of a bank heist gone horribly awry. In the chaos of the botched robbery, his brother wound up dead. Now Driver is a free man, and he's determined to punish the men who killed his late sibling. But settling the score won't be easy, because despite being just a few days shy of retirement, a veteran cop (Billy Bob Thornton) isn't about to let a massacre take place on his watch, and a hotshot hitman (Oliver Jackson-Cohen) has Driver locked in his sights. Unfortunately for Driver, the closer he gets to his targets, the more he puts himself at risk. Later, just as Driver starts to think he's gotten everyone on his list, he discovers that one name seems to be missing.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
Fresh out of prison, Driver (Dwayne Johnson - The Other Guys) has one thing on his mind - revenge. Meeting his handler R.G. (Mike Epps - Friday/Next Friday/Friday After Next) he is given the list of people who are responsible for him ending up in the slammer for the last ten years. Word gets out that Driver is on the warpath and the head-honcho orders a hitman on him to stop him completing his vengeance. The hitman turns out to be the world's youngest & most successful internet start-up who, bored with stocks and yoga, has turned his hand to contract-killing [naturally]. All the while, Driver has been attracting the attention of the police and the unorthodox practices of Cop (Billy Bob Thornton - Mr. Woodcock). Weeks from retirement, Cop sees putting Driver back behind bars as his swan song. Will Driver get his vengeance? Or will he be stopped in his tracks by Killer or by Cop?
Faster is a fairly brainless movie, I say this because I don't want to give the impression that it will amaze you with witty plot devices or twists & turns. But the simple linear premise of three characters inexorably speeding towards a showdown adds a palpable sense of tension throughout the film. The character development in Faster is fantastic and largely unparalleled as it builds the bad-guys just as much as the good-guys. We see the sensitive side of Killer (played by Oliver Jackson-Cohen - who could easily by Jake Gyllenhaal's clone, except he can act) and his relationship with his fiancée Lily (Maggie Grace - Malice In Wonderland) and his doubts about being able to actually kill Driver. Whilst Cop is a twisted character who walks the morally grey-area of the law and has marital problems himself - as a result of all this development I felt that regardless of the outcome of the film, a character that I truly liked was going to end up in the dirt.
Faster is well-shot and well directed by George Tillman Jr. There are some great shots of the cars (Driver's choice is a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS whilst Killer's is a modern-day Ferrari) and some arty "behind the tachometer" shots of the interior. The score is original, produced by Clint Mansell and fits the aesthetic of the film well but is not all that memorable.
A great film that kept me riveted from the outset, gung-ho, brash, explosive and violent but boy is it fun along the way. Recommended!
Faster is a fairly brainless movie, I say this because I don't want to give the impression that it will amaze you with witty plot devices or twists & turns. But the simple linear premise of three characters inexorably speeding towards a showdown adds a palpable sense of tension throughout the film. The character development in Faster is fantastic and largely unparalleled as it builds the bad-guys just as much as the good-guys. We see the sensitive side of Killer (played by Oliver Jackson-Cohen - who could easily by Jake Gyllenhaal's clone, except he can act) and his relationship with his fiancée Lily (Maggie Grace - Malice In Wonderland) and his doubts about being able to actually kill Driver. Whilst Cop is a twisted character who walks the morally grey-area of the law and has marital problems himself - as a result of all this development I felt that regardless of the outcome of the film, a character that I truly liked was going to end up in the dirt.
Faster is well-shot and well directed by George Tillman Jr. There are some great shots of the cars (Driver's choice is a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS whilst Killer's is a modern-day Ferrari) and some arty "behind the tachometer" shots of the interior. The score is original, produced by Clint Mansell and fits the aesthetic of the film well but is not all that memorable.
A great film that kept me riveted from the outset, gung-ho, brash, explosive and violent but boy is it fun along the way. Recommended!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
this is a great film for fans of The Rock who want to see him do what he does best.....kick ass and act in action movies.
the plot is simple, but what are you expecting from a straight up revenge movie. the main 3 characters are all intertwined and lead up to a very good final showdown. the rock is class as the tough guy out for revenge as well as those moments where we see his softer side, doubting what he is doing. we have seen great ACTING from the rock in some previous films, this film showcases his action man status as well as his good acting abilities
i loved the soundtrack too, it fitted perfectly with the film and i found myself looking out the soundtrack online afterwards
along with this and fast and furious 5, hopefully The Rock continues in his action movie role
the plot is simple, but what are you expecting from a straight up revenge movie. the main 3 characters are all intertwined and lead up to a very good final showdown. the rock is class as the tough guy out for revenge as well as those moments where we see his softer side, doubting what he is doing. we have seen great ACTING from the rock in some previous films, this film showcases his action man status as well as his good acting abilities
i loved the soundtrack too, it fitted perfectly with the film and i found myself looking out the soundtrack online afterwards
along with this and fast and furious 5, hopefully The Rock continues in his action movie role
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is a solid, if predictable, revenge thriller. Starring Dwayne Johnson as the man on the mission to hunt down and kill those responsible for his brother's death. It's e decently made film which largely keeps the pace up (though there are some schmaltzy moralising bits that drag a bit) and delivers violence, car chases etc staged with a respectable regularity and skill.
There is quite an attempt at characterisation, with the motives of the mysterious killer sent after our hero explored, and the changing attitude of the hero towards his planned revenge. It makes it a slightly more interesting piece. Unfortunately aside from all that it is somewhat derivative. People who have seen Point Blank or even The Bravados will find nothing much new here, and the denouement of the film is signposted quite clearly early on. SO a few stars off for lack of originality. 3 Stars for managing to deliver quite a tired idea with some verve and interesting acting.
There is quite an attempt at characterisation, with the motives of the mysterious killer sent after our hero explored, and the changing attitude of the hero towards his planned revenge. It makes it a slightly more interesting piece. Unfortunately aside from all that it is somewhat derivative. People who have seen Point Blank or even The Bravados will find nothing much new here, and the denouement of the film is signposted quite clearly early on. SO a few stars off for lack of originality. 3 Stars for managing to deliver quite a tired idea with some verve and interesting acting.
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I assumed this was not released at the cinema or only for a very limited period of time as I hadn't heard of this film before. Read more
Published 2 months ago by G Hynes
more like freewheeling
the rock does a fine job at playing what he was given, the rest is every other revenge film you ever seen only worse,
Published 3 months ago by Jason Fortune
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Published 4 months ago by P. J. Legg
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One of the best films going really enjoyed it,the rock is outstanding in this as are the rest of the cast
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