Speed Kills
Speed Kills

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Speed Kills

2018
Movie
102 min
English

Speedboat racing champion and multimillionaire Ben Aronoff leads a double life that lands him in trouble with the law and drug lords.

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IMDb4.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes0%
Google Users35%
Director: Jodi AriasGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

The film chronicles the rise and fall of a high-stakes New York drug kingpin, tracing his journey from the streets to the top of the criminal underworld. It delves into the dangerous lifestyle, the ruthless tactics employed, and the inevitable consequences that follow a life of crime. Betrayal and violence are constant companions as he navigates a treacherous path.

Critical Reception

Speed Kills received largely negative reviews from critics, with many pointing to a disjointed narrative and uneven performances. Audiences also expressed disappointment, with its critical reception highlighting a lack of originality and impact within the crime thriller genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Often criticized for its convoluted and unengaging plot.

  • Performances were frequently described as wooden or over-the-top.

  • Fails to deliver a compelling or original crime drama.

Google audience: Google users largely found the film to be uninspired and poorly executed, with many citing a predictable story and weak character development as major drawbacks.

Fun Fact

The film's release was complicated by legal issues surrounding the director, Jodi Arias, who was famously convicted of murder.

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