Getaway
Getaway

Getaway

2013Movie90 minEnglish

Former race car driver Brent Magna is pitted against the clock. Desperately trying to save the life of his kidnapped wife, Brent commandeers a custom Ford Shelby GT500 Super Snake, taking it and its unwitting owner on a high-speed race against time, at the command of the mysterious villain holding his wife hostage.

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IMDb4.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes2%
Metacritic21/100
Google Users37%
Director: Courtney SolomonGenres: Action, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

A former race car driver is forced into a deadly game by an unknown enemy who has kidnapped his wife. To save her, he must follow a rigorous set of instructions delivered via cell phone, driving a high-performance Shelby GT500 throughout Sofia, Bulgaria. The mysterious figure controlling him seems to know his every move, leading to a high-stakes chase through the city.

Critical Reception

Getaway was met with overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and was a box office disappointment. The film was widely criticized for its nonsensical plot, excessive shaky-cam cinematography, and lack of character development, with many deeming it a generic and forgettable action thriller.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its high-octane car chases but criticized for its nonsensical plot.
  • The film's visual style, particularly its overuse of shaky-cam, was a common point of contention.
  • Often cited as a prime example of a generic, uninspired action movie.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be a disappointment, with many criticizing its predictable plot and lack of substance. While some appreciated the car action, the majority felt it was a forgettable and poorly executed thriller.

Fun Fact

The film was shot entirely on location in Sofia, Bulgaria, utilizing real car stunts and minimal CGI to achieve a sense of authenticity.

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