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Vollgas - Gebremst wird später
Passionate driver Ben takes a high‐risk role as personal chauffeur to a Düsseldorf industrialist. On his first day, he’s lured into a deadly trap: the boss’s wife Kristina is strapped into a car rigged by a deranged kidnapper, “Mr. Müller,” with sensors and a bomb concealed in the airbag. Ben is forced into a harrowing escape, racing to deliver Kristina to an undisclosed location without triggering the lethal device. With police and corporate drivers in pursuit, Ben must push both car and skill to the limit to survive.
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Plot Summary
In this action-comedy, a bank robber on the run from the police finds himself in a high-speed chase across Germany. He encounters various eccentric characters and finds himself in increasingly absurd situations as he tries to evade capture and retrieve stolen money. The film blends car chases, slapstick humor, and a dash of romance.
Critical Reception
The film received a mixed to negative reception from critics, often being criticized for its predictable plot and lack of originality. While some appreciated the energetic pacing and the performances of its lead actors, many found it to be a generic action-comedy that failed to leave a lasting impression.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its energetic chase sequences and lead performances.
Criticized for a derivative and uninspired storyline.
Noted as a lighthearted, albeit forgettable, German action-comedy.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'Vollgas - Gebremst wird später' is not widely available through aggregated Google reviews, making a specific summary of user likes and dislikes difficult to ascertain.
Fun Fact
Moritz Bleibtreu, who plays a supporting role, is a prominent German actor known for his roles in acclaimed films like 'Run Lola Run' and 'The Baader Meinhof Complex'.
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