Faster (2010) User Reviews

A middling thriller that has its moments

[Leofwine_draca · 6/10 · 3 January 2015]

FASTER sees Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson returning to the fold of action cinema after wasting his time in dumb comedies and kiddie movies. This is a straightforward revenge saga about a man betrayed by a criminal gang who finally leaves prison and sets out on a path of vengeance. None of it is remotely surprising, but the story is handled with a certain amount of finesse and there's nary a dull moment along the way.

I've been a fan of The Rock since his days in THE MUMMY RETURNS and he acquits himself well with the material here, playing basically a brooding character who isn't much given to humour or dialogue. Supporting him is a typically kooky Billy Bob Thornton as a drug-addicted cop and Oliver Jackson-Cohen (WORLD WITHOUT END) as a dedicated hit-man. More briefly-seen cast members include Tom Berenger, Moon Bloodgood and Jennifer Carpenter, all of whom do well with the brief screen time they're allowed. Watch out for the opening song, a nice little shout out to the 1970s polizia sub-genre.

The problem with FASTER is that the material is rather light and there's not enough of it to fill out the running time; as a result, we get a lengthy and uninteresting sub-plot about the British hit-man and his relationship with TAKEN actress Maggie Grace. Jackson-Cohen is miscast and in any case the character is a waste of time who drags down the enjoyment factor whenever he appears. I had no idea what he was doing here but this sub-plot alone is enough to knock a couple of stars off the rating. Other than that, FASTER is enjoyable enough and has plenty of twists and action to keep you watching if not entirely satisfied.

The Rock is Cooking

[Legendary_Badass · 7/10 · 25 November 2010]

Driver (Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson) has just completed a dime in the slammer and is looking for revenge against those who not only put him there, but also killed his brother. With a hit list in hand he driver through the desert of Nevada in search of his targets while also being pursued by a contract killer (Oliver Jackson-Cohen) and a veteran cop (Billy Bob Thornton).

The Rock isn't as strong an actor as he is built. Physically he's imposing, but much of the film leaves him short on spoken material. I'd call this a good call given that his most dramatic scenes aren't believable. Making up for his silence are the creatively named Cop and Killer who both explore relationships and contemplate the bookends of careers.

From a genre-free perspective Faster has the needed pieces to make for some compelling cinema. Unfortunate for the ticket buyer, a likely action connoisseur, Faster has very little action. Driver's checklist is a breeze; most of his prospective victims put up zero fight whatsoever. When the bad guys aren't even trying it's difficult for me to get excited. I've had tougher times finishing grocery lists.

Then there's the story involving Killer. Whatever stoic, forceful appeal Driver displays is contrasted by the arrogance of Killer. This is fine by most measures but Killer never lives up to the hype painted around him. It seems that the title comes from his exclamation that Driver is a faster draw with a pistol, but it would have been just as descriptive to call him inaccurate. This man of adventure is willing to concede that a getaway driver betters him with a gun; I'd rather not tell that to my concerned girlfriend if I were him. I never got the feeling of the game between the two and a highflying car stunt from the trailer, which was absent from the finished product, could hint at a more involving struggle between the characters.

Faster is directed by George Tillman Jr. with high energy. The general look of the film is a slightly more colorized, bleach bypass film look of many recent grungy movies. The editing is crisp and CGI use is limited to being tastefully unobtrusive. Jokes and gags are few in number but every once in a while one crops up to lighten the mood. Overall, very strong pacing with some well incorporated flashbacks and slow motion.

The lack of a classical showdown really hurts Faster, which otherwise measures up as one of the best action/revenge films of recent years. It's getting late in his career for Dwayne to be learning the ropes of what should be his bread and butter, but it's good to see him try.

This is not a Disney film, this is The Rock's best.

[TonyHurtado · 5/10 · 5 December 2010]

This movie was simply awesome, to put it in a few words. The Rock has been in some pretty terrible Disney films in the past, everyone thought he had sold out. This movie just proves, Dwayne Johnson, isn't a sell out. This was simply his best film yet. You know lots of people also thought, that a man from WWE who wanted to see if he could act, would not make it big. Well you were all wrong, he is a pretty descent actor, he is not terrible and not bad, he is excellent.

The movie storyline, is a revenge plot. After a bank robbery, Dwayne Johnson's character, "Driver", loses his brother in gang like activity, so he seeks his revenge on all those responsible, for his brothers death. In his way is Billy Bob Thorton, a cop looking to put Driver down.

I love that in the movie there are really no full names, Dwayne's character, is named only Driver. Billy Bob Throton's character is only titled as "Cop". I thought this movie was well thought out, well designed, and well acted. I honestly had thought this film was just a movie that you see once, and probably don't see it again, but, I probably will get this movie on blu ray when it is released on blu ray and DVD. So this movie is a 9 out of 10 for me.

Faster

[0U · 24 February 2020]

It's the Rock's performance that makes this movie watchable. Otherwise it's a standard revenge driven action move that doesn't add anything to the genre. Also, I usually have issue when movie characters are underdeveloped, but in this case the assassin and his girlfriend were way too overdeveloped and I just didn't need to know that much about his character - not only did it not add anything to the story, it actually detracted from it.

Dwayne Johnson handles himself adequately well in Faster

[tavm · 7/10 · 2 December 2010]

This is the second of two movies I watched with my movie theatre-working friend today (The first was Tangled). I was partly hesitant to watch what I thought was going to be an exploitative revenge flick starring a former wrestler once known as The Rock. To my pleasant surprise, it was a little more than that though there was the requisite shootings that earned this an R-rating though not a hard one like that for The Expendables last August. In the leading role, Dwayne Johnson moves well and handles what dialogue he has adequately well. And co-star Billy Bob Thornton does his usual fine turn as the about-to-retire cop coming after him. Although the story is handled seriously enough, I had an "MST3K" moment when another cop played by Carla Gugino asks "Haven't I seen this guy before?" when looking at Johnson's surveillance tape and I replied back to the screen "Yeah, in Race to Witch Mountain!" (I have to admit here that I actually said "Escape" before my friend corrected me.) And when "Lost" veteran Maggie Grace appeared on screen, this same friend thought she was in Son-in-Law with Pauly Shore possibly mistaking her for the role Gugino played there. (I corrected him but I don't know if he got it) By the way, Ms. Grace seems here mostly for eye candy though she appearing in a black bikini is the closest to skin showing here. Another star from the TV show I just mentioned, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, has a great scene with Dwayne as a preacher who was previously part of the gang that had his brother killed asking for forgiveness and willing to forgive him as well. Not every subplot made sense or seemed necessary, but it was a mostly enjoyably diverting 90 or so minutes that made me admire the way director George Tillman, Jr.-previously known for Soul Food and Men of Honor-handled the whole thing. So on that note, Faster is worth a look.

Very solid revenge flick

[sir-montag · 7/10 · 25 November 2010]

Normally when it comes to movies the Rock is in, I'm not expecting Oscar-worthy material.

The revenge flick doesn't fall into this category either, unless you count The Rules of the Game or something on that level.

This, however, is a damn fine example of the genre and one of the best I've ever seen. The look and feel of the movie is beautiful. The dialog, what little there is, has one or two misses, but the tension is solid throughout.

If you've seen the trailer, you'll know if you like this sort of film. If you do, go watch it! If you don't... Well, why are you reading this?

Billy Bob Thornton has 'skeezy' down to a T. And the Rock plays the 'man on a mission' with deft skill. The Killer, Oliver Jackson-Cohen occasionally has interesting moments, but is sadly a very wimpy example of the breed. Then again, compared to the character of the Driver, even the most stone-cold killer would find it a tough contest at best.

For those that say the Driver's revenge list is as easy as a grocery list, I'll have to admit it's more realistic for it. A man that driven and determined against a group of criminals that weren't at the top of their class to begin with - well, I know where I'd put my money.

A Full of Action Film of Revenge

[claudio_carvalho · 6/10 · 13 August 2011]

After ten years in prison for participating in a bank heist driving the runaway car, the driver (Dwayne Johnson) is released. He runs to a junkyard where there is a car and a revolver waiting for him, and he drives to an office and executes a clerk. Detective Cicero (Carla Gugino) is assigned for the case but sooner a veteran detective near retirement (Billy Bob Thornton) teams up with her. Meanwhile a hired killer (Oliver Jackson-Cohen) is also chasing the driver.

The driver hunts down and kills two other men and Cicero discovers that his gang had successfully robbed a bank ten years ago. However, they are double-crossed and another crew steals the money and executes the entire gang. The driver miraculously survives and he sees his brother being executed. Further, Cicero also learns that the victims are former police informers and she concludes that the driver is revenging his brother killing his executors.

"Faster" is a full of action tale of revenge and forgiveness. Dwayne Johnson fits perfectly to the role of a man seeking revenge against those that killed his brother. The theme of revenge and vigilante are usually attractive and always gives the sensation of justice to ordinary people like me. In this film, the story is simple and objective, and well resolved in the end. My vote is six.

Title (Brazil): "Rápida Vingança" ("Fast Revenge")

Dwayne Johnson fans, put your seat belts on!

[sujanfaster · 7/10 · 14 March 2013]

I've to be honest at first. I am a big "The Rock' fan. I was so impressed by the movie posters and the trailer that I turned my username in my IMDb account to 'sujanfaster'. This is a revenge saga, with a bit of suspense thrown into it. Though the movie is not as intense as the trailer promised it to be, this certainly doesn't disappoint the fans of mindless action genre. Though the plot isn't thick, the screenplay is good and the director makes sure the protagonist doesn't waste any time. Dwayne Johnson delivers one of the best performances in his career. He has less words to speak and more emotions to show. Other characters have done their bit, but the problem is they are not well defined. Jennifer Lawrence impresses in a small role that she is in. The bottom line is if you love the movies with the 'hero effect' you are definitely going to love this movie. But don't watch expecting logic and thick plot.

A really worthwhile action flick

[warthogjump · 8/10 · 16 February 2011]

Faster does not try to be anything it's not. It is a fast paced action flick with plausible performances from all round.

I've always liked Thornton as he is very good at playing a drugged out low life. He is perfect for this role. Forget Thornton though, nothing fits better than the role "The Rock" played. A cold mean*** man with big muscles looking for revenge. That's exactly who the Rock is and I could easily say there was no better man for the job! Oliver Jackson-Cohen as the hit-man also played a decent role and I really liked the addition to his role of being "challenged." Maybe I'm not expressing myself very well, but what I think I'm trying to say is that Faster didn't feel corny in any scenes. Like most action films go waaaaaay overboard or some try to mix too much drama into it when it's supposed to be an action flick. I didn't feel any negative element like that linger around in Faster. It's solid action that's believable and although it does have some drama in it, it's woven in quite well, but in any case, the action overpowers any other element the movie may have to offer.

Throughout the movie I was actually gripped with tension and it also has a good twist at the end, though the smarter movie goer would probably pick it up early on.

I really can't say anything bad about this film besides the fact it's just an action movie, and that's not a negative because that's what it set out to be and that's what it is. No academy performances, no sensational script (but much better than other actions movies because like I said no corny scenes, all plausible), no dodgy romance scenes.

By the way, without giving too much of a spoiler, I also really enjoyed the fact how Faster developed a scenario where I expected at least one character's life to turned to ruins, but instead, an unexpected but easily believable resolution was found. Everyone got what they deserved, which is great, and I also got what I deserved: enjoyable action! By the way, this movie no where near deserves a 6.7 rating on IMDb. I know action titles aren't given too much credit, but Faster deserves to be at least 7, probably about 7.2.

I should have rented this one.

[ToddWebb · 6/10 · 27 November 2010]

Faster was okay - just okay. The early IMDb reviews (faked by the studio, perhaps?) set my expectations too high.

Dwayne Johnson is rather good in this role. He carries a lot of intensity, even when not speaking - and he's NOT speaking an awful lot. Just quietly intense. Kudos to Dwayne Johnson in that regard.

There's a fair amount of action, but it's simplistic and underwhelming. For a movie titled "Faster," I expected it to be more... well... faster, and non-stop. But the action stopped often. At times the drama was drawn out and silly.

MINOR SPOILER - NEXT PARAGRAPH ONLY:

Some plot lines were very trite. "Just this one last job, honey, then I can retire, I swear." I think every character with a name had some version of this plot device going on.

END MINOR SPOILER

The story, for me, unfolded too easily. The ending felt like it was supposed to be an "a-ha!" moment. But I unraveled the story about halfway through. Pretty obvious, in my opinion.

This would make a fine rental. Perhaps even better as "background" noise during a poker game, or some other household activity.

I cannot quite recommend this. Just not quite.

Spoiled by "Killer"

[dave-839-45148 · 4/10 · 5 March 2011]

The movie starts well with Johnson "The Rock" filling his normal hardnut role; just out of prison with a score to settle. This movie, however, had more of a cutting edge than a typical Rock movie...normally he roughs people up a bit, maybe breaks someones arm then calls an ambulance for them; in this movie he just pulls out a gun and blows his victims away without blinking an eye.

Billy Bob Thornton plays the role of a crooked drug-addicted cop very well, and added a nice layer to the film.

Then there is the "Killer"...I think this guy should have been totally cut from the movie. His whole persona (and that of his girlfriend/wife) is totally unbelievable. He's a young "model" guy with British accent living in a mansion in the dessert; he is apparently very rich, a hit man, and has overcome some kind of leg disability...oh and he has a nice picture show of his corny (Climbing Everest,etc..) "achievements" on his walls, and then he later views them as a slideshow on his computer.

This movie started to go down hill as soon as "Killer" walks into his garage and starts switching out the license plate on his silver Ferrari (yeah, like it's going to be difficult for the DMV to figure out who owns the silver Ferrari with a fake license plate!)

Every time this guy in on screen he is doing or saying something stupid. He charges $1 for hits because he is "challenging" himself, yet he seems to totally suck as a hit-man... If they had cut all his scenes out of the movie it might have been a 7 or 8, with him in it; it's a 4 at best.

The Rock has finally come back!!

[illnino-2 · 8/10 · 2 December 2010]

To start of, this movie is not groundbreaking and I doubt it is going to claim to be. It's a simple revenge thriller with a few plot twists. That's why I did not give it a full score.

But those things aside, this movie was quite fun to watch. Loved how Dwayne Johnson finally decided to get back to his action roles after the lame kid movies he had starred in lately. His screen presence was awesome, and kinda reminded me of the good old times while he was wrestling.

The music and the setting were awesome, it really did remind me of the 70's revenge thrillers. The entire movie was like an ode to the old dark and moody revenge movies just as Kill Bill was. I believe they got the setting and tone of the movie quite right, and the music itself was awesome. Nothing flashy just melancholy sounding from beginning to end.

The action scenes were quite good since Dwaynes character (The Driver) just oozed of cold blooded anger and hatred. Making the showdowns quite interesting and funny at one point as well. The other characters were entertaining as well, The Killer and The Cop. Each had their own story going on until they get intertwined with each other as the movie progresses.

Overall I loved the movie and I feel anyone who is wanting to check out a action flick this weekend should definitely check this movie out. It will be worth the money spent if you are looking to be entertained.

Better than expected

[OMTR · 6/10 · 3 December 2021]

I expected the kind of "Fast and Furious" brainless action movie, but it's actually an enjoyable thriller with a certain degree of wit. Definitely better than expected.

Faster, yeah. You'll wish it was over faster.

[Finfrosk86 · 4/10 · 13 June 2015]

This is not an action movie. This is a crime-drama-thriller. In the trailer for it, it looks like an action movie, but it is not.

Probably the reason why I didn't like it. I like The Rock, but he is not really he type of actor you put in a thriller-drama. He is more suited for action or action-comedy. It's not that he can't act, he's not bad, but still.. He fits better in a more action-oriented environment!

This movie is not all that entertaining, really. It is kind of boring at times, you just want some more action. You want The Rock to be the super bad-ass that can throw guys around and beat everyone up, here he is supposed to be more of a normal guy. Not exactly normal, but he is not supposed to be much of a bad-ass. And lets face it, he looks like a wrestler/bodybuilder, he looks nothing like an average man.

Faster is just a little boring. I can't think of much more to say.

Ambitious action thriller that wants to go much further than it's DVD limitations

[wellthatswhatithinkanyway · 10 October 2011]

STAR RATING: ***** Saturday Night **** Friday Night *** Friday Morning ** Sunday Night * Monday Morning

A former bank robber (Dwayne Johnson) is released after serving a lengthy prison sentence, with only one thing on his mind- cold, brutal revenge on all those who were involved in his brother's murder all those years ago. But as he goes about his deadly mission, he finds himself on a personal, emotional inner battle as he considers the possibility of redemption and forgiveness.

There's nothing unusual about an ex wrestler trying to eke out a post wrestling career by appearing in low budget, straight to DVD action films or maybe the odd supporting role in a big screen action thriller. And everyone would have had every reason to write off Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson as one such example from the off set. But here we have an ex grappler who appears to have gone above and beyond and made an impression on critics and cinema goers alike that not many others have. He's considered to have a charisma and charm that makes him a natural 'actor' and not just another ex fighter pretending to be a real such thing. While I don't necessarily agree with all this appraisal, I can't deny what I see, which is just such. And while Faster has gone straight to DVD, there is undoubtedly an air and atmosphere to it that isn't apparent in your average such film.

There is a clever, high concept element to it in the way all the characters aren't given proper names, but simply descriptions of them, i.e. 'Driver' or 'Receptionist', as we could know their real names, but we might have to be killed if we did. But Faster is aiming to be more than your average DVD action film in more ways than this. It is a cold, brutal story of a man on a mission of honour and sworn vengeance that he can't switch off, and it plays out in this hard, unforgiving way, before the power of redemption and forgiveness dawn on him and he is forced to search his own soul and make sacrifices of himself before he crosses the line and loses any sense of moral authority.

While the end impression doesn't leave the powerful impact it quite could have, this is an undeniably ambitious and surprising action thriller that delivers a lot more than it promises. ***

Stronger

[kosmasp · 7/10 · 25 July 2012]

The Rock did quite a few movies that can be categorized as family entertainment prior to this. "Tooth Fairy" being one of the most quoted when someone is trying to make fun of him. If you see him in this, you might think twice before you do that of course. This is a take no prisoner rampage he is on, that is predictable of course, but is still very satisfying for his fans.

While this is true and the supporting cast does a good job, the ending almost completely fails the movie. Especially if you watch the alternate take, that while seems a bit over the top, should've been the note it should have ended on. But test screenings made the studio make the director go out and re-shoot it and we got a watered down version of something that could've really been amazing

Needs to be a little faster

[SnoopyStyle · 6/10 · 5 March 2016]

Driver (Dwayne Johnson) is a feared man released from prison. His tattoo denotes a mythical ghost-like quality. He was a bank robber but his crew gets jumped by another group. They shot him in the head but he came back from the dead. Now he's out for revenge. Cop (Billy Bob Thornton) is a former addict and a divorced dad on the verge of retirement. He gets the case with detective Cicero (Carla Gugino). Killer (Oliver Jackson-Cohen) has beaten yoga. He is a self-made man with girlfriend Lily (Maggie Grace) and looking to conquer life. He is an assassin for the challenge and he get hired in a mysterious phone call to kill Driver.

This is a hard-boiled stripped-down revenge story. It does need something more to put it over the top. I really appreciate the idea of stripping these characters to their base essentials. Killer does need somebody with more gravitas. He is too much of the Silicon Valley hipster. He needs to be cooler than that. The best way to push the stylistic vision is to bring on more violence. It needs to be harder and more brutal. Overall, the Rock is awesome and there are plenty of solid actors here. However, this needs to be a little faster.

A One and Done Movie

[view_and_review · 6/10 · 10 December 2021]

The faster we get into this review the sooner it will be done. I know, dad joke level pun, but here we go.

The movie starts with a guy named Driver (Dwayne Johnson) getting out of prison. He immediately goes to pick up an early-70's Chevelle, drives to an office building, and promptly shoots one of the employees in the head. It was a heckuva beginning.

We find that Driver has a hit list based upon those responsible for the death of his brother. The Bakersfield P. D. are on his tail being led by Cicero (Carla Gugino) and Slade Humphries aka Cop (Billy Bob Thornton). Also after Driver is an assassin who's been hired to kill him known as Killer (Oliver Jackson-Cohen).

As you can imagine, Driver is a beast. He's determined to get his targets and nothing's going to stop him. I think the movie gets a little soft in the end and it certainly gets a bit predictable. This is one of those one and done movies. No need to watch it twice.

Slow but enjoyable

[masonsaul · 6/10 · 7 March 2019]

Faster isn't as good as it could have been, is surprisingly slow paced and it's brought down by poor direction in some scenes as well as a pointless and awful hitman character but it's still enjoyable. Dwayne Johnson and Billy Bob Thornton both give really good performances and Adewale Akinnouye-Agbaje is good. It's got some great car chases and a really good and satisfying ending.

Parker for the 21 Century

[blackstone454 · 8/10 · 28 November 2010]

I was surprised by this somewhat. I expected a brainless revenge thriller. What I got was a nicely crafted caper, a throwback, a homage, to several genre films.

The storytelling was straight to the point, almost linear. A vengeful juggernaut-The Rock-gets out of jail and seeks revenge for his murdered brother. He's as focused as a laser missile. An eclectic cast of characters are in his way. A strung-out cop out for redemption (Billy Bob Thornton), a neurotic hit-man and various unsavory people.

I thought this was nice nod to 70s style vengeance driven movies and somewhat reminiscent of Richard Stark/Donald Westlake's PARKER character (seen, in its most recent incarnation in PAYBACK, starring MEL Gibson: one man seeking revenge against fellow criminals). A man focused on his mission. The Rock is a cold-blood murder machine. Nothing heroic or even sympathetic about this guy, which makes him fascinating to watch as he runs down his list.

This movie doesn't reinvent the wheel, but it is a nice cure for the sugar coated holiday releases flooding our cinemas. A nice balance of violence, solid acting and some great music provided by THE HEAVY.

Although not spectacular, is is entertaining and a good watch.

[paulclaassen · 6/10 · 23 May 2022]

'Faster' is a vengeance movie with plenty of action, and substance. Yeah, this is not just another mindless action movie. I'm not sure why the film is called 'Faster', though? Faster than what? (The alternate title is 'Driver', which makes more sense.)

The film is fast-paced. They sure don't waste any time. With the film also only running 98 minutes long, they made sure every minute on screen counts. Dwayne Johnson is the tough guy once again. This time he is out to avenge those who done him wrong, resulting in him being imprisoned. He is on a mission and he is determined - just like the movie. (Maybe this is where the 'faster' comes in...).

Being a Dwayne Johnson movie there's loads of action. The action sequences are standard run of the mill action scenes and nothing spectacular or memorable, but it is good fun and entertaining. The photography is very good.

'Faster' also deals with underlying themes like trust and loyalty. There are a few surprises along the way as well, and a twist ending. In general 'Faster' is a good and satisfying watch.

Am I the only to think this movie is really really bad???

[redizdead · 2/10 · 7 February 2011]

I guess all good votes here were posted by WWE fans or members of the production. This movie is just awful. And it is rated as 6.9!!!!! I can't believe it. Everything is falling apart... The scenario is awful. horrible. Actors are bad, but script is worse. Not worth watching. if you don't care about "the rock", then you won't care about the movie. How many people were paid to post those fake reviews? I really wonder. the story makes no sense. Nothing makes any sense! the thing is, you have to write a review that contains 10 lines, minimum. But how can you write 10 lines about a film like that? I really wonder. I'm trying... Please help me save souls :) this movie deserves a 4, maybe a 5. not a 7 on IMDb.... This is a shame!

Faster Redeems a Misguided Career

[Gorefather · 9/10 · 28 November 2010]

While I always thought Dwayne Johnson (The Rock!) had potential as an actor, I thought his career choices have been pretty dismal since he left the world of wrestling. Whether throwaway crap like "The Scorpion King" or just plain embarrassing stuff like "The Tooth Fairy" (we get it Dwayne, you can laugh at yourself - how about getting down to business!), I just never felt compelled to see one of his movies. Until now.

I could tell from the trailer this one was going to be different.

Faster is a throwback to the merciless action flicks of the 1970s. Existential in tone. Ruthless in execution. It's kind of a cross between Death Wish and Vanishing Point. A pure, undiluted revenge drama that shows Dwayne Johnson really can walk the walk when he wants to. This isn't G-rated pabulum for the whole family. This is a leather glove across the chops, R-rated blast from the muzzle of a sawed-off shotgun. The plot isn't very complex, but the pacing is beautiful, as is the purity of this amazing movie.

Billy Bob Thornton does a great job too as The Cop, a lowlife drug addicted, slimy little lawman with 9 days to go before retirement and one last case to solve. And Oliver Jackson-Cohen is terrific as a yuppie hit-man with a personal score to settle.

If you like movies that are intent simply in kicking your ass for 90 minutes, you could do a lot worse than Faster. After all these years, I'm finally a Dwayne Johnson fan.

A thrilling movie that has to keep you hooked on the edge of your seat

[ma-cortes · 7/10 · 11 January 2023]

Suspense and moving film with full of frenetic action , spectacular pursuits , crossfire and lots of violence . Action and suspense film whose plot revolves around two obsessions, the line of duty and the thirst for revenge . Stars a hunk , lone ex-con , named Drive (Dwayne Johnson) . He has been imprisoned for a bank robbery that was wrong . Being released from prison after talking to the warden (Tom Berenger) who tells him he should be a better person . In order to exact vendetta as he was imprisoned after being set-up, he violently goes into action . After ten years in prison, Driver has one single objective : to avenge the death of his brother (Matt Gerald) , murdered in the same botched bank robbery that led to his imprisonment . While he follows in his footsteps , a veteran police officer (Billy Bob Thornton) tries to find out who is guilty of the murder . Later on, a nameless and cocky hitman 'Killer' (Oliver Jackson-Cohen) is hired to kill Driver. As the contract killer tells his girlfriend Lily (Maggie Grace) , with whom he wants to marry , his next assignment . Drive becomes desperate as he discovers thorny tracks . This year, the holidays come faster. If you're on his list, you're already dead . Slow Justice is No Justice. Justice is swift. Vengeance is faster.

This is good thriller with lots of action , impressive scenes , strong violence , plot twists and suspenseful . A nail-biting and intriguing flick that results to be tense for the whole movie . An interesting plot in which a man who's paroled facing a relentless vengeance from an unjust robbery in which he's betrayed and executing a risked personal mission , acting as a judge , jury and executioner. This ¨Faster¨ manages to provide the right amount of thrill and action in a way it keeps you interested and expecting throughout all of the time . Brooding and provoking script by screenwriters Tony Gayton and Joe Gayton who are executive producers as well . In the picture there are thrills , violence , drama , tension and a little bit of action in the final chases among cars . The picture obtained success enough thanks to the great Dwayne Johnson who gives a stunning acting as a lonely man, recently released from prison , seeking out the delinquentes from his past who he believes betrayed him . Dwayne Johnson returns to action genre in which he's a main figure after some family films , such as : Tooth fairy and The game plan . Well accompanied by a great cast of notorious actors , such as : Billy Bob Thornton, Carla Gugino , Oliver Jackson Chen , Maggie Grace , Annie Corley , Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje , Moon Bloodgood, Jennifer Carpenter , and brief appearance from Tom Berenger, Xander Berkeley , Mike Epps , Jack Wallace , and Courtney Gans.

It contains an intriguing and suspenseful musical score by composer Clint Mansell . As well as adequate and some dark cinematography by cameraman Michael Grady . The motion picture was competently directed by George Tillman Jr . Tillman is a good director and writer, known for his excellent scripts and successful movies . This above average motion picture lavishly produced was competently directed by George Tillman Jr . He is a good writer , producer and filmmaker . His first feature film, Scenes for the soul , it was shot entirely in Chicago, using local talent and resources. Following the momentum of this success, George began to write a script, loosely based on his own life , Soul Food . George's next directorial effort was Men of honor . Going on other successes as Faster , Roll Bounce , Inevitable defeat of Mister and Pete . In addition to directing features, George helmed the pilot Love is a four letter world for NBC, along with episodes of Starz' Power , Netflix/Marvel's Luke Cage , and NBC's dramedy This is us , among others . Rating : 7.5/10 , better than average.

Wait for the DVD..... only if you really like The Rock

[adamonfire · 4/10 · 16 December 2010]

Review will contain some spoilers.

Caught this movie today, and I can't help but be incredibly disappointed. I'm a big fan of action movies - The Transporter, Shoot 'Em Up, etc. so I was looking forward to this one, as I also like The Rock.

So where did this movie go wrong? Virtually everywhere. The way the movie was laid out (Day 1, Day 2) had absolutely no point to it. Neither did giving The Rock, Billy Bob, and The Killer the titles. It felt like someone got their first version of Final Cut and wanted to play with some of the title features.

Billy Bob contained virtually every cop cliché seen in films - he's a few days away from retiring, he's addicted to drugs, he's on the outs with his wife/family, and he's the bad guy. Really? The entire mood of the film pointed towards him being the bad guy even before the absurdly long close-up of his wife and Gary in the old photo.

The Killer was a completely pointless character. They show this wide array of weapons being packed, a relationship wife his now-wife, and it was all for nothing. The man has a sniper rifle, yet simply looks at The Rock from afar? Yeah, that's what a professional would do. And he would certainly not keep a low-profile driving such an exotic car, right? Let's not forget the classic Bond-villain long-drawn speech that leads to the main character (eventually) getting free. And then the guy just walks off? That's it? What a waste. The ONLY thing I found interesting is the $1 he charges, as he had them framed on his wall during the also- pointless yoga scene.

So what about the fight scenes? Yeah, that's a question, because there was only one and it lasted roughly 15 seconds. Rock follows guy, shoots guy, then leaves. Where's the fun in that?

Let's not forget the lack of any kind of depth to the situation. We know the pastor spent his money on women and drugs, but what about everyone else? What was the cut? Why didn't Rock go after Gary's ex-girlfriend? Why couldn't he have killed Deb so she's not in Dexter anymore? How did not a single person recognize him in the hospital?

Come to think of it, I am being incredibly generous giving this thing a 4. Incredibly generous.