Fast Girls
Fast Girls

Fast Girls

2012Movie91 minEnglish

A street smart runner develops an intense rivalry with an equally ambitious wealthy young athlete.

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IMDb5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes33%
Metacritic48/100
Google Users70%
Director: Reginald HudlinGenres: Comedy, Drama, Sport

Plot Summary

Shania is a talented but unruly street racer whose life takes an unexpected turn when she's invited to join the British Olympic track and field team. Struggling to adapt to the disciplined world of elite athletics and facing intense rivalry from the team's star, Lisa, Shania must learn to channel her aggression and teamwork if she hopes to achieve her dreams.

Critical Reception

Fast Girls received a mixed to negative reception from critics. While some praised its energetic performances and the chemistry between the lead actresses, many found the plot predictable and underdeveloped, criticizing its reliance on common sports movie tropes. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with some enjoying the sports drama aspects while others felt it failed to live up to its potential.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its energetic performances, particularly from the lead actresses.
  • Criticized for a predictable plot and underdeveloped character arcs.
  • Seen as a competent but unoriginal entry into the sports drama genre.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's focus on female athletes and the performances of the main cast. However, many found the storyline to be cliché and lacking in originality, suggesting it did not offer a fresh perspective on the sports drama genre.

Fun Fact

The film was shot during the lead-up to the 2012 London Olympics, with some scenes filmed at the Olympic Village and at the Olympic Stadium.

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TwiceONCE2016

TwiceONCE2016

A straight-to-DVD film that got lucky.