Fast Getaway

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Well, I had never heard about the 1991 movie "Fast Getaway" from writer James Dixon and director Spiro Razatos before now in 2022, as I happened to stumble upon the movie by random luck. And of course with it being a movie that I hadn't already seen, of course I opted to give it a chance. Now, I can't claim that seeing Corey Haim or Cynthia Rothrock on the cast list was particularly thrilling for me, as I can't claim to be a fan of either of them. The storyline in "Fast Getaway" was actually adequate enough, so writer James Dixon was on to something there. And I will say that the movie started out well enough and managed to keep its momentum for the majority of the runtime. However, with only 25 minutes or so left until the movie ended, the air started to seep out of the balloon, and the movie lost its momentum steadily. There is an okay amount of comedy and action in the movie, but this was by no means a particularly memorable movie. Nor is it a movie that I will ever be returning to a second time. My rating of "Fast Getaway" lands on a four out of ten stars.

Yes, "Fast Getaway" often seems like a cheapo straight-to-video movie. However, it does have certain pluses that elevate it above most of that lot. First, Corey Haim plays this kind of role perfectly, and with charm. He was a talented guy, and this movie seemed tailer-made for him. Second, Cynthia Rothrock. She's hot and of course manages to get some chop-socky in (although there should have been a little more). Third, it's a fun plot, as a guy and his son are bank robbers who split with their two other partners and are on the run. One thing though that really shines is the sweet relationship between Sam the father (Leo Rossi), and his son Nelson (Corey). Their love for each other is always evident as they share many adventures together. And some of the adventures are pretty wild, from car chase getaways to a very exciting finale. There's also a sequence on a bridge that is beautifully shot and suspenseful. No, this film won't go down in history as a "great movie" but you certainly have seen much worse. It's funny, exciting, and yes, even touching without becoming too sugary. This is definitely a movie to enjoy with a pizza and beverage of choice.

If a viewer sat to watch this without knowing anything of it, not even the year it was released, 'Fast getaway' reveals its nature as soon as it begins. We're treated to slightly dulled cinematography, a hot-headed teen protagonist, a father-son dynamic, light and ham-handed but sometimes unconvincing humor, and needless crass sexism in the dialogue and scene writing. None of these are exactly points in the movie's favor, and at no time could it be confused for anything but B-grade fare - while enjoyable, it's never robustly, actively engaging. Yet a little uncomplicated, cheesy action comedy has never hurt anyone, has it? In fairness, the stunts and action sequences - mostly chase scenes - are done very well, and duly entertaining. Though we're treated to some tropes and predictable story beats, there are dashes of cleverness scattered throughout. Relegated to a small supporting role, it's nonetheless fun to watch Cynthia Rothrock turn up the playful smarm as conniving criminal conspirator Lilly, and there's minor gleeful energy in seeing her play opposite Ken Lerner as Lilly's notably less witty partner, Tony. Yes, Rothrock's martial arts skills are employed only to the same purposefully gauche ends, but that's no major fault. 'Fast getaway' will never be remembered for world-class acting, but the cast at large do a good job of embracing the spirit of the modest (if too often juvenile) romp. Even bearing in mind the gawky, deliberate flavors that the film maintains, James Dixon's screenplay is a little overbearing at points. Even putting aside noted strains of sexism, the dialogue and scene writing is outright crude in some instances (boys will be boys, dontcha know, hyuk hyuk). The narrative is pretty unremarkable, not especially feeling any different from a slew of similar titles we've all seen at one time or another, and the same is true of the characters as written. The feature's technical craft, or rounding details like costume design, hair and makeup, and so on, are done well such as they are, but don't specifically inspire. 'Fast getaway' mostly occupies a familiar and well populated cinematic space, and it's hard for much about it to stand out. Still, though definitely flawed, I can't say I didn't have a good time. The action is concretely ramped up at the climax, lending to a satisfying air of tension and suspense. Marcia Strassman lends a measure of welcome sincerity in her supporting role as Lorraine. All in all, I think my expectations were met rather squarely, if not in the ways I anticipated. It's nothing anyone ever needs to go out of their way to see, but if you're a particular fan of someone in the cast it's passable enough. Moreover, this is the type of picture to put on if you want something amusing but unsophisticated to help pass the time. I can't fathom any reason for 'Fast getaway' to earn a notably strong recommendation, but it's good enough as it is.

This film did not work on many levels. Its been covered on other previous reviews. I would have to agree, and that is why my rating is a 6. There is nothing more aggravating than a movie with big gaping holes in it. Especially in regards to some of the action sequences being absurdly unrealistic. In most cases, these things ruin a film. Not so in this film! Its just not the type of film for some reason that is ruined by such things. Go figure. In my opinion, This films strengths lie in the talent of its lead and the fun that I had as an audience member who was able to suspend his disbelief. Mr. Haim completely makes this possible. I rented this movie because I've always enjoyed Corey Haim. Im a child of the 80z so... I think his performance as an actor in this is magnificent! Im an actor myself and let me tell ya, it isn't easy! An audience member may think its easy because all they see is the finished product. But the mark of a good actor is that they make it look easy! The work involved is very painstaking to say the least. There are so many moments where Corey plays the love, humor, mischief, etc... Actors don't play those things on screen very well generally speaking. What a rare talent! I give Mr. Haim a 12 out of 10 here. The movie. A 6. Peace and Love and you will be missed Corey Haim.

This movie is sneaky enjoyable. The chemistry between Corey Haim and Leo Rossie as Nelson and Sam are undeniable. Unfortunately, it came out in 1991, and I say that because this movie gives me the impression had it come out in the late 80's, it could have had a theatrical release and maybe have been more successful. The plot is unique enough, with a loving father and son who rob banks not just for money but for something of an adrenaline rush as well. They use the ploy of young Nelson (Haim) playing a hostage while his father Sam (Rossi) has a schtick of having the victims sing songs while escaping, which in itself also appears to be a fun challenge for them. I had not seen this movie in over 20 years and re-watched it yesterday, and it was still kind of a fun ride. I would recommend watching it at least once. It's really not bad.

Corey Haim is so obnoxious in this film. I mean, he's by and large a terrible actor. No range whatsoever. But his character is so annoying here. And when he keeps saying "Pop" to his dad every few lines... it's like nails on a chalkboard. The whole movie is a waste of time. Some of the action was decent, but barely. No wonder it went straight to video when it was tested for audiences, and everyone hated. The directing is awful. No sense of tone, pacing, acting, humor, tension. It plays so flat and lazy. Save 90 mins of your life, and spend it staring at a wall... that would be a better use of time.

This is a very entertaining movie with the likes Corey Haim&Cynthia Rothrock. Unfortunately i couldn't give this movie more than 7/10 because i didn't like 2 things about this film: Corey Haim dressed as womany(you could see that he was very embarrassed for acting like that)and Cynthia Rothrock's skills are wasted here a lil' bit. If she had more than screen time & more fights i think that this movie would have been a classic because Cynthia was in top form. But all in all was a good movie and Cynthia Rothrock didn't disappoint. Fast Getaway 2 isn't a good follow up unfortunately. This movie and Guardian Angel are my favorite movies with Cynthia Rothrock.

I honestly had not heard about this movie before. I actually found it while doing laundry on the free stuff shelf they leave down in the room after people move out. There as also four copies of Titanic on VHS and a tape of Eddie Murphy's Delirious. In case you were wondering. With all that choice how could I pass up a promotional copy of a Corey Haim movie I have never heard of...which also stars Cynthia Rothrock...weird. The movie is about a weirdly overly enthusiastic kid and his dad who are a bank robbing team. They drive from town to town and rob banks and the post office, getting away using plans that are meticulously thought out to the last detail. They also talk about Cynthia Rothrock's chest a lot, or as Mr. Haim says "Call Them Hooters, Dad." In fact, the father-son relationship seems like it is really close. The main topic they talk about that isn't robbing banks, is *, and sex with ladies. Some hi-jinks they go through include Haim getting distracted by ladies, talking about ladies *, as well as having sex once, which he breaks his dad out of jail just so he can tell him. There are some really great car chases though, including a super fun one at the very end. Also, Cynthia Rothrock kicks everything including furniture and fast food. So, it's not all bad. Fast Getaway is alright. It has a few fun moments, that mostly include some well-directed car chases. But, I wasn't too into the father-son sex talk plot line which took up most of the movie.

Corey Haim was excellent in this flick! Corey Haim plays a teenage bank robber who along with his father and 2 friends rob banks together. When things between the friend backfire and blow up, Nelson and his father set out on their own to pull of the biggest heist yet. When their plan backfires and his father is caught, Nelson is left with the mother he thought was dead. Together they plan to get his dad out of jail. When Nelson is kidnapped by the IL friends it is up to his mom and dad to find away to put aside their differences to save their son. Will his father be able to save his son from his ex friends or will Nelson be forced to work for them or die if he chooses not to.