Fast Track (2006)

Director:

Jesse Peretz

Writers (WGA):

David Guion (written by) &
Michael Handelman (written by)

Release Date:

11 May 2007 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Romance

Tagline:

Credit-grabbing, back-stabbing, wife-nabbing. Just another day at the office.

Plot:

A slacker is forced to work for his father-in-law after his pregnant wife steps away from her high-paying job.

Plot Keywords:

Father In Law | Cook | Wheelchair | Ex Boyfriend | Bicycle Accident

Cast

Zach Braff	...	Tom Reilly
Amanda Peet	...	Sofia Kowalski
Jason Bateman	...	Chip Sanders
Charles Grodin	...	Bob Kowalski
Mia Farrow	...	Amelia Kowalski
Lucian Maisel	...	Wesley
Donal Logue	...	Don Wollebin
Amy Poehler	...	Carol Lane
Fred Armisen	...	Manny
Bob Stephenson	...	Doug
Yaffit Hallely	...	Woman
Josh Charles	...	Forrest Mead
Marin Hinkle	...	Karen
Yul Vazquez	...	Paco
Michael Lawson	...	Busboy

Also Known As:

The Ex (USA) (new title)

Runtime:

Canada:77 min | USA:89 min | Germany:93 min (European Film Market) | USA:84 min (unrated version) | USA:84 min (unrated version) | Argentina:95 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Spanish

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | SDDS | Dolby

Certification:

USA:PG-13 (certificate #43053) | Singapore:M18 | Brazil:12 | USA:Not Rated (unrated version) | Finland:K-13 | UK:12 | Germany:6 | Argentina:13 | New Zealand:M | Netherlands:AL | Netherlands:9 (re-rating) (2009)

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Weinstein Company, The

Trivia:

Charles Grodin's first film role in 13 years.

Goofs:

Errors in geography: Clearly visible out the window of candy & ice cream shop supposedly in Ohio is an awning with a phone number with a 718 area code, which belongs to New York City's outer boroughs.

Quotes:

Bob Kowalski: Why would I give you my 'yes' ball?

Movie Connections:

References "Family Matters" (1989)

Soundtrack:

The Start of Something

Great Cast, Sorely wasted.

I think the main actors in this flick (Zach Braff, Amanda Peet, and the totally wasted Jason Bateman) were the only thing that was even somewhat decent about this terrible attempt of comedy. I have seen better episodes of "Arrested Development" than this. If you are looking for a couple chuckles and plan on forgetting it immediately, this is right up your alley. If want to see an actual funny comedy, there are many others that are worth while. Bateman is pretty good, but you can be the best in the biz, but with a crummy script, no one can save it. A lot of the little bit parts are somewhat amusing, but hardly worth watching.