Pub.lished Movie Reviews
Fast Charlie (2023)
One might assume that if a film is titled "Fast Charlie," the lead role wouldn't be played by a 70-year-old Pierce Brosnan. Yet if Brosnan was chosen, one could expect the film to be edited in a way that portrays Charlie as particularly swift. However, this is not the case.
Consider the scene depicted at the bottom of this page. The antagonist instructs Charlie to discard his weapon, then becomes preoccupied with shutting a trunk, even ceasing to aim his firearm at Charlie. Instead of seizing the opportunity to shoot the distracted villain, Charlie complies and discards his gun.
Perhaps I'm missing something; maybe the director intended the title of the movie as ironic.
Charlie Swift, a problem-solving hitman, is facing a dilemma: the thug he's eliminated is decapitated, and he will only be compensated if the body can be identified. Enter Marcie Kramer, the victim's former spouse, who possesses the necessary knowledge and skills Charlie requires.
Wait. I am confused again. Who exactly is the fixer here?
- You are sensitive to fast-paced action scenes.
- You are not comfortable with occasional strong language.
- You prefer movies with a slow and steady narrative.
- You are looking for deep intellectual and philosophical themes.
- You are under the recommended age of 13 due to some scenes of violence.
Baby Driver (2017)
If you relished the blend of driving action, cunning strategy, and dynamic characters in 'Fast Charlie', you'll love 'Baby Driver'. This film features Ansel Elgort as a talented young getaway driver who relies on the beat of his personal soundtrack to be the best in the game. Director Edgar Wright perfectly syncs action sequences to the soundtrack, creating a unique cinematic experience.
The Italian Job (2003)Starring Mark Wahlberg, Charlize Theron, and Edward Norton, this heist-themed thrill ride involves clever planning, high-speed chases and a lot revenge. If you enjoyed the adrenaline-fueled plot of 'Fast Charlie', you'll appreciate the stand-offish rivalry and crafty schemes in 'The Italian Job'.
Drive (2011):Ryan Gosling stars in this indie action drama, where he plays a Hollywood stuntman by day and a getaway driver by night. Director Nicolas Winding Refn delivers a film that is as stylish as it is thrilling, combining elements of action and drama in a way that is reminiscent of 'Fast Charlie'.
Mad Max: Fury Road (2015):While not strictly a car-racing movie, the ferocious vehicular sequences in 'Mad Max: Fury Road' are enough to keep any 'Fast Charlie' fan enthralled. With Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron at the helm, director George Miller delivers a visually astounding and relentlessly paced action film set in a post-apocalyptic desert.
Le Mans '66 (also known as Ford v Ferrari, 2019):An absorbing true story of American car designer Carroll Shelby and driver Ken Miles, who together battled corporate bureaucracy, the laws of physics and personal demons to build a revolutionary race car for Ford to challenge Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966. With splendid performances from Matt Damon and Christian Bale, this film shares the high-stakes racing element with 'Fast Charlie'.
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