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Fast Girl
Racing is in Alex Johnstone's blood. It was her father s life and it ultimately caused his death so her uncle Bill, who runs the local speedway, is determined not to lose his niece the way he lost his brother. But Alex is determined to prove to Bill, to the world, and especially to herself that she has what it takes to be the best in a traditionally male-dominated sport. And when she meets up with handsome professional racecar driver Darryl Sands, the emotional stakes are raised even higher. Will Alex crash and burn or can she carry on her dad s legacy and make her dreams come true?
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Plot Summary
A popular but self-centered teen, who dreams of becoming a movie star, discovers her father was a champion sprinter. She joins the track team to impress a casting director, but soon finds herself training and competing seriously. Along the way, she learns about hard work, teamwork, and discovering her true potential.
Critical Reception
Fast Girl was a modest family-friendly comedy that received generally lukewarm reviews from critics. While some praised its lighthearted tone and Emma Roberts' performance, others found the plot predictable and the humor uninspired. It was seen as a typical teen comedy with a sports theme, not particularly groundbreaking but watchable for its target audience.
What Reviewers Say
A predictable but generally harmless teen comedy.
Emma Roberts provides a likable lead performance.
The film offers a light, easy-to-digest story for younger audiences.
Google audience: Audience reception is not readily available for this title.
Fun Fact
The film was originally titled "Drillbit" before being changed to "Fast Girl."
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