Review of Need for Speed (2014) by Marischa B — 07 Sep 2014
F&F movies were running out of story with all the silly crime and fighting and overblown special effect type car chases so this movie has one thing going for it getting back to pure and simple car racing with some good scenery along the way. The Northern California race is spectacular and exciting enough and looks realistic - not obviously stunt man driven or special effect enhanced. Read that the actors had to learn how to drive racing style for their parts so kudos to them. But that's about all that is good about this movie.
The story is lame and badly written. The revenge thing is so contrived and you really don't feel for any of the characters. The romance is completely sizzle free. As far as the British cast is concerned Imogen Poots is a little out of place and the evil character played by Dominic Cooper seems a bit nasty for no good reason. Dakota Johnson has a insipid supporting role - wonder how she will do in 50 Shades? Aaron Paul is a terrific actor and is just priceless on "Breaking Bad" but he isn't right for this role. He doesn't have the cool edge and the rakish looks required for this character. And the intense stare he gives now and then simply looks daft.
Watch it if you like to see this kind of racing but be warned the story is bad.
This review of Need for Speed (2014) was written by Marischa B on 07 Sep 2014.
Need for Speed has generally received mixed reviews.
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