Overdrive
Overdrive

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Overdrive

2017
Movie
93 min
English

Master car thieves square off against French gangsters in the South of France with money, women and lives all on the line.

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IMDb5.3/10
Google Users48%
Director: Antonio NegretGenres: Action, Adventure, Crime

Plot Summary

Two master thieves, brothers Andrew and Garrett Foster, travel to the south of France to steal a valuable classic Ferrari 250 GTO. However, their plan goes awry when they learn that the car belongs to a ruthless crime boss who forces them to steal an even more valuable Bugatti 57SC Atlantic for him. The brothers must pull off the dangerous heist before it's too late.

Critical Reception

Overdrive received largely negative reviews from critics, with many criticizing its predictable plot, generic action sequences, and underdeveloped characters. Audiences also had a lukewarm reception, finding it to be a forgettable entry in the heist genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Features stylish visuals and fast cars, but lacks originality and substance.

  • The plot is predictable and relies heavily on familiar heist movie tropes.

  • Performances are uninspired, failing to elevate the weak material.

Google audience: Audiences found 'Overdrive' to be a visually appealing but ultimately unmemorable action film. While some appreciated the car chases and the French Riviera setting, many felt the story was derivative and lacked excitement. The acting and character development were also points of criticism.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in the south of France, with scenes filmed in Marseille, Arles, and Cassis, to capture the picturesque scenery.

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