Faster
Faster

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Faster

2021
Movie
11 min
English

The Next Chapter for Highly Acclaimed short film "The Cure"

Insights

IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes41%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users58%
Director: George Tillman Jr.Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A convict, recently released from prison after serving time for murder, is set on a relentless quest for revenge against the people responsible for his brother's death. He hunts them down one by one, while a veteran police officer and a young hitman are on his trail. The film follows his brutal mission as he closes in on his targets.

Critical Reception

Faster received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising Dwayne Johnson's performance and the film's action sequences, but criticizing the predictable plot and lack of character development. Audience reception was generally lukewarm, with some enjoying the straightforward action-thriller elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Dwayne Johnson delivers a committed performance that grounds the film's otherwise generic revenge plot.

  • The action sequences are competently executed, but the narrative treads familiar ground.

  • Carla Gugino and Billy Bob Thornton are underutilized in supporting roles that fail to elevate the material.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed reception, with many appreciating the solid action and Dwayne Johnson's tough-guy persona. However, some found the storyline to be predictable and lacking in originality, with a desire for more depth in the characters and plot.

Fun Fact

The car used by Dwayne Johnson's character in the film is a 1970 Chevelle SS, a popular muscle car often featured in crime and action movies.

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