Fast
Jean-Louis is an naive, amiable orphan who spent his life with his elderly and very strict grandfather. Jean-Louis was a 25-year old virgin when a free-spirited young Parisian woman was temporarily stranded in his village after a bus broke down. She left him a changed man, and she also left a match book from a fast food restaurant called Fast Burger. Soon after his grandfather passes away, the innocent rube Jean-Louis hops on his bike and embarks upon a quest to Paris to find this enigmatic woman. But he is not prepared for the size of Paris, and instead ends up working at a Fast Burger outlet himself. Jean-Louis is a simple soul and freely expresses himself without guile. For some reason this endears him to the staff and management; soon he has been promoted into the upper echelons of the company. One day he meets a rather ditzy Metro security guard, Henriette, who is also at sea in the big city. The kindred spirits click and a sweet romance ensues.
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Plot Summary
A seemingly perfect high school student, Adrian, grapples with a secret addiction to pornography and a growing obsession with the new girl in town, Jennifer. As his secret life begins to bleed into his reality, Adrian's carefully constructed world starts to unravel. His behavior becomes increasingly erratic, putting him and those around him in dangerous situations.
Critical Reception
Fast was a made-for-television movie that explored themes of teenage addiction and obsession. It received mixed reviews, with some praising its attempt to tackle difficult subjects, while others criticized its handling and execution.
What Reviewers Say
- The film attempts to address serious issues facing teenagers.
- Some viewers found the portrayal of addiction and obsession to be somewhat superficial.
- The performances were generally considered adequate for a made-for-TV movie.
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Fun Fact
The film was produced by CBS as part of their programming addressing teenage issues in the mid-1990s.
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