Faster
CBS Films | Release Date: November 24, 2010
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grandpajoe6191Sep 24, 2011
The movie is overall bearable to stand for itself, but the Johnson action and a understandable morale of redemption makes the movie worth to watch.
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whitDec 15, 2010
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Uh, the car was cool? I think that they may have taken 3 unfinished screenplays and shuffled them into a single script to create this movie. I like a dumb action movie and will put up with a lot for some cool action sequences but there were entire subplots here that could have been removed without anyone in the audience knowing the difference. Yoga-conquering/web-entrepreneur/newlywed/retiring assassin character-- I'm looking in your direction...… Expand
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ladymoviecriticNov 25, 2010
not one boring moment! very action packed, mucles,vengence,quick moving edge of your seat kind of movie. worth the 60 minute drive. The Rock was very good acting out his emotions even made it believable.
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StevenFSep 8, 2013
Faster is an interesting piece indeed, it has the rumblings of a B movie with its non-stop destruction and hell bent on revenge, but on the other hand we have some sublime performances from various avenues of the screen, coming together inFaster is an interesting piece indeed, it has the rumblings of a B movie with its non-stop destruction and hell bent on revenge, but on the other hand we have some sublime performances from various avenues of the screen, coming together in this mash-up of films from the past, it has hints of noir, but is ultimately a one-trick path of vengeance that is devoid of anything other than cold-blooded murder and scowling faces. We have Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in a role that most suits him, he has definitely showed diversity, sometimes perhaps too much, but there is just something different with this character, he plays a convict who we simply know as "Driver" a broken and quiet man on a mission as soon as he gets released, he paces frantically from the prison where he climbs into an empty car waiting for him, he climbs in without a word and speeds off to an office space, where he shoots a man in the head and leaves, it's as simple but as brutal as that, he is a one man wrecking crew, but with good reason it seems. He is on a path to kill those who killed his brother in the most brutal of circumstances, and on his tail is "Cop" played by Billy Bob Thornton, this cop is close to retirement, but has a drug problem and a broken down marriage with a son involved, but is more involved than first glances would suggest. Also along the way is a hired "Killer" (Oliver Jackson-Cohen) who is an impressive specimen and a man who has done it all, consistently looking for challenges to save himself from boredom, he has a past that we learn through pictures he gazes at, a past that he may be trying his best to forget. He finds happiness with his girlfriend Lily (Maggie Grace) who questions his job choices but is ultimately committed to him. While Faster offers up some interesting characters, it isn't developed enough for it to properly stretch out, it could have properly developed its backstory which could have benefited an often closed and passing explanation for this mans actions, it therefore becomes a simple shoot and run with a few moments that show quality filmmaking, but not consistent. The performances alone keeping the film moving at a raging pace, with The Rock showing depth to character and proving he isn't all black and white. The film throws up some interesting twists and unexpected developments, they make it a satisfying film to enjoy, but don't offer much in terms of thought or drama, it is an adrenaline and testosterone-fuelled rampage that is is perfect for sitting down to relax, with a few starring performances worth applauding.… Expand
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Bullet97Nov 26, 2010
Once again, most of the critics are wrong!! Finally, Dwayne Johnson gets out of that tutu and blows people's heads off!! A tribute to the old school 70s action movies, Faster's plot is simple, but the ride is intense. And there's not justOnce again, most of the critics are wrong!! Finally, Dwayne Johnson gets out of that tutu and blows people's heads off!! A tribute to the old school 70s action movies, Faster's plot is simple, but the ride is intense. And there's not just good ol' action. Everyone gives great, dramatic performances, espicially the Rock, who is cooler than ever. Overall, Faster has everything you want out of an old school action flick-badass killers, badass guns, badass cars, and hot chicks!! WELCOME BACK, ROCK!!!… Expand
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EliteF50Nov 24, 2010
Yet again, the critics are wrong. Faster delivers EVERYTHING an action movie could. Guns, muscles, cars, girls... it's all here! The story is fantastic and the twist ending was very unexpected and surprising. The characters are extremely wellYet again, the critics are wrong. Faster delivers EVERYTHING an action movie could. Guns, muscles, cars, girls... it's all here! The story is fantastic and the twist ending was very unexpected and surprising. The characters are extremely well developed. Each with their own unique story and motives. Every actor in the film delivers a great performance, especially Dwayne Johnson and Billy Bob Thorton. Dwayne doesn't have many lines, but every time he does speak, it steals the scene. Hell, even when he's not speaking, his eyes and facial expression are worth a thousand words. Billy plays the druggie cop who tries to solve his last case before retirement, but there's much more to him than that. Oliver Jackson-Cohen also plays an excellent assassin. Overall, this film is a definite 10/10 in the action movie genre.… Expand
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MarcelloMNov 25, 2010
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Dwayne Johnson is finally back into the action genere. Now the question is is this a good re-entire. All my answer to the question is Your damn right it is! Not only is the rock back, but he is back with one of the most amazing performances of his acting career.

STORY: The story for faster is somewhat linear (for the most half ). Later on in the story there are some twists and turns Which were perfect. With the Amazingly choreographed fights and outstanding gun fights. There is some Un-realistic characteristics in the movie, like a certain metal plate stopping a bullet,But honestly who cares about some mishaps. I mean the dark night had MUCH more mistakes , and that was a blockbuster hit which I don't agree with IMO. ACTING: As EliteF50 stated "Every actor in the film delivers a great performance, especially Dwayne Johnson and Billy Bob Thornton" , and that is SO un believably true. Now I know that dwayne Johnson is much more capable then handling the small amount of lines he did, but he took that small script and beat the living crap out of it. The killer portrayed by Oliver Jackson-Cohen was amazing one of the main things I remember from this film was his acting mostly for the poor guy who had to fight walking mount everest. The cop portrayed by billie bob thorton and, well he was billy bob thorton but it was perfect he matched incredibly amazing i the story. OVERALL: go see this film!! But what I love most about this film is the life lesson you lern which is DON'T F**K WITH THE ROCK! Perfect 10 for me.… Expand
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kartzyJun 29, 2014
This movie sucks. Totally unlikeable characters, poor story, terrible soundtrack, and most unrealistic scenes. The script too is really terrible. There are much better movies than this.
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ShiiraNov 26, 2010
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Contortionist Formerly Known as The Rock, the former WWF wrestler-turned-actor Dwayne Johnson, hasn't starred in a violent actioneer such as "Faster" since "Walking Tall", the 2004 remake of the 1973 Phil Karson-directed original, choosing instead to appear in star vehicles calculated to soften his image as a bad-ass. And even then, Johnson stayed away from guns; his character, Chris Vaughn, a former U.S. soldier, carried around a 4 X 4 slab of wood to settle his conflicts. The plan worked; he's not Jean-Claude Van Damme, who(like Johnson) started off in the athletic arena(kickboxing), but soon experienced a wane in popularity, partly because he couldn't act, even though that never stopped an Austrian-born bodybuilder from superstardom and the governorship of California. Both Johnson and Arnold Schwarzenegger were smart enough to ham it up, deconstructing their machismo by emasculating themselves in kid-friendly projects such as "The Game Plan" and "Kindergarten Cop", while Van Damme and Steven Segall kept making the same mirthless movie over and over again, ad nauseam. While neither man are particularly gifted as comic actors, in which the laughter they generate largely stems from the incongruity between their body type and feminine actions(for Ahh-nold, think "Twins"), they have enough charisma to make you THINK they're funny. Actually, that's no small feat. Remember Vin Diesel in "The Pacifier"? Would Van Damme, given the opportunity to star in a game-changing film like "The Tooth Fairy", add or detract from the spectacle of being costumed in a pink tutu and tights? Probably detract, so give Johnson his due; he pulls off the tooth fairy get-up with only a minimal amount of creepiness. Now, after capturing the hearts and minds of children, and more importantly, their moms(even going so far as doing a cameo in Tyler Perry's "Why Did I Get Married Too?"), Johnson puts down the wand and picks up a gun and kills people for the first time in a long time. It's time to bring the men back into his fold. Playing an ex-con named Driver, The Contortionist Formerly Known as The Rock goes on a bloody rampage, killing the people responsible for murdering his brother after a successful robbery. Rest assured, the people he shoots in the forehead deserves their bloody comeuppance. Johnson isn't going to put his screen image at risk by killing the innocent, although it's open for debate as to who had it coming and who is worthy of a pardon. After all, ten years is a long time. People can change, not all people, mind you, like the second name on Driver's list, a rapist who preys on young women, a person in which nobody mourns when he ends up on the receiving end of some vigilante justice. It's the third and fourth names that prove to be more complicated. Echoing Quentin Tarantino's "Kill Bill: Volume One", the stripclub owner, the black man who pulled the trigger on the dead man in the urn, has a child, a college-aged son, just as "Copperhead"(Vivica A. Fox) had a child, a young daughter, in which some may argue, is enough reason for the assassin to ply some compassion. But being a parent isn't enough redemption for either Driver or "The Bride"(Uma Thurman) to call the whole thing off, and spare their respective targets' lives. The preacher, however, is given a reprieve. In a flashback, we see that the man of God tried to stop the slaying, therefore making Driver's decision to forgive and forget all the more easier. But what if the preacher was the trigger-man? That would be a real test of compassion on Driver's part. Providing the killer with a real dilemma might have put "Faster" over the top. If Driver offed the man of God, then moviegoers would really have something to talk about. Just because you're born again, and God has forgiven all your sins, does the man who stands over you with the power of God in his hands have to do so, likewise? For once, wouldn't it be nice to see something truly transgressive in a studio film? "Faster" is not "Death Wish", but for all the wrong reasons. As a hypothetical, "The Bride" would do a preacher, and that's because her creator thinks like an artist, not a marketer.… Expand
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GeneNov 26, 2010
A Score of 39 is more appropriate for some brainless drivel starring Jason Statham. Faster is the closest I've seen to a 'smart' action movie. Many things in the movie are left unsaid, you'll see photographs on walls or items placedA Score of 39 is more appropriate for some brainless drivel starring Jason Statham. Faster is the closest I've seen to a 'smart' action movie. Many things in the movie are left unsaid, you'll see photographs on walls or items placed prominently and only find out that there is significance towards the end of the movie. It's also never dull, the pacing is amazing.… Expand
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RezzaDeeJan 15, 2014
Great Film. Dwayne Johnson is a good actor and I can't fault his performance in this.
His character clearly has a reputation you wouldn't mess with, and thats clear from the get-go. Great film, very entertaining and better then expected. BTWGreat Film. Dwayne Johnson is a good actor and I can't fault his performance in this.
His character clearly has a reputation you wouldn't mess with, and thats clear from the get-go. Great film, very entertaining and better then expected. BTW Im glad Mr Eko didn't die. :D… Expand
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movieswithmitchDec 10, 2010
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bfoore90May 17, 2015
Big Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson fan here, overall this movie was pretty decent. Enough action to satisfy the action gurus out there, The Rock was pretty good as well though he maybe had like 10 lines of dialogue in the entire movie. I'd callBig Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson fan here, overall this movie was pretty decent. Enough action to satisfy the action gurus out there, The Rock was pretty good as well though he maybe had like 10 lines of dialogue in the entire movie. I'd call this a good call given that his most dramatic scenes aren't believable. Making up for his silence are the creatively named Cop and Killer who both explore relationships and contemplate the bookends of careers. The story is simple and straight to the point, a man out looking for revenge on those who double crossed him and murdered his brother. Though it could have been alot better, i guess you could still take it as it is.… Expand
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ArkonBladeMar 23, 2011
starts off kinda intresting with some decent action but plotwise and charicter develpment really dont go much of any where and by the last 30 min i started loosing intrest in it . even the big plot twist near the end did nothing for me . juststarts off kinda intresting with some decent action but plotwise and charicter develpment really dont go much of any where and by the last 30 min i started loosing intrest in it . even the big plot twist near the end did nothing for me . just a mediocore film .… Expand
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sreekiranFeb 19, 2011
faster is starring dwayne johnson.. he is really muscular macho man. the story is weak. the screenplay is ok. direction is a failure. editing is sharp. prodcution values are wasted. just a shoot out with 4-5 gun fires and 2-3 stabbings. dullfaster is starring dwayne johnson.. he is really muscular macho man. the story is weak. the screenplay is ok. direction is a failure. editing is sharp. prodcution values are wasted. just a shoot out with 4-5 gun fires and 2-3 stabbings. dull flick with some hunch dialogs. forget the movie. its very weak.… Expand
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AJackson729Feb 19, 2011
It's not terrible, but it's all been done before. The movie starts out promising, but becomes overly convoluted by the end. I also still can't figure out what the point was of the extra story line with the millionaire hit man other than toIt's not terrible, but it's all been done before. The movie starts out promising, but becomes overly convoluted by the end. I also still can't figure out what the point was of the extra story line with the millionaire hit man other than to fill up screen time. A few cool scenes, but not really worth your time.… Expand
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SUPERGRANDDec 9, 2010
Pretty entertaining, I mainly liked the characters besides the women police officer and the millionaire hit man. Those two were completely unnecessary. Billy Bob's character was the best in the movie.
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chotzyDec 8, 2010
that's the best thing about critics, there only discernible talent is criticizing other peoples work ha ha most of these people are journalists and have this ridiculous notion of what a film should be, fast is a good movie giving it a ratingthat's the best thing about critics, there only discernible talent is criticizing other peoples work ha ha most of these people are journalists and have this ridiculous notion of what a film should be, fast is a good movie giving it a rating of 41 is just a joke and completely wrong. i bet they get up in the morning and say "time to go write about other peoples work because thats all i can do"… Expand
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powaDec 14, 2010
OMG, this must be one of the best films I have ever seen, Dwayne â
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sle0609Apr 22, 2011
its a pretty good revenge type of action movie. there's not a lot of action and you don't really know why the rock is trying to get revenge til half way in the movie through numerous flashbacks, but otherwise enjoyable.
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jackphilosopheDec 15, 2010
This is easily the worst film I've seen all year. None of the characters are interesting. The performances are all poor, save for the female cop who is decent at best. The plot is basic and uninteresting. The action and driving sequences areThis is easily the worst film I've seen all year. None of the characters are interesting. The performances are all poor, save for the female cop who is decent at best. The plot is basic and uninteresting. The action and driving sequences are nonexistent. This is NOT an action movie, let me clear that up now. It's a boring thriller and a lousy drama. Another thing that bugged me is that this film tests your suspension of disbelief to its limits. I'm all for suspension of disbelief, but this film has scenes where you say "No way in hell could that possibly happen", and this lack of adherence to the laws of the universe comes across as just plain lazy.

All in all, this movie plain sucked.… Expand
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hyepwrdJan 1, 2011
The critics are wrong again! Its an awesome guy movie. one that will be watched time and time again. The Rock has like 8 lines in the whole movie. If you have a male family member that speaks ZERO English--they can follow this movie. The onlyThe critics are wrong again! Its an awesome guy movie. one that will be watched time and time again. The Rock has like 8 lines in the whole movie. If you have a male family member that speaks ZERO English--they can follow this movie. The only bad in this movie are the car scenes. No one drives like a idiot ALLL THE TIME --especially a person trying to avoid a nation-wide manhunt. Why would anyone burn rubber at every light when they are trying to avoid the cops?Seriously.....The Rock is a BADASS. The audience KNOWS THIS....we don't need to be convinced with pointless scenes of him driving 100mph in a quiet neighborhood with no one chasing him.… Expand
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aryanruleMar 24, 2011
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pretty cool movie, descent acting, great action, fine story. Billy Bob as persuasive as ever. Rock is playing ex con who wants revenge for death of his brother and he is willing to pay any price. Action packed, excellent movie.… Expand
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CitizenCharlieMar 12, 2011
There are certain people you do not piss off in action films: Black Mamba from Kill Bill, Nicolas Cage in everything, Clint Eastwood in most things, and more recently, Machete. I did not include the Rock on this list because I think itThere are certain people you do not piss off in action films: Black Mamba from Kill Bill, Nicolas Cage in everything, Clint Eastwood in most things, and more recently, Machete. I did not include the Rock on this list because I think it would be intuitive for anyone to not kill the Rock's brother. Just do not do it. It is bad for business and it will not end well for anyone. If you kill the Rock's brother, he will remember that and put your name on a list. I started this movie with a preconception; it was going to suck. It doesn't. This action movie has some soul in it. Its characters have back stories and they are presented in more than a single dimension. Unfortunately, it plays a bit dumb at parts and feels like it must help its audience along. Characters are introduced with a title such as "Cop" and "Killer". I don't think these are needed, even for people who would choose to see this movie in the theater. It's also not good enough to stay away from the cliches. The cop is naturally 10 days away from retirement, the Rock cannot just turn around in a vehicle, he must squeal out of everywhere in at least a 270 degree turn of smoke, and the idiotic dialogue includes such gems as, "I have a hunch," "Well, so did Quasimodo and look where it got him." The Rock in this movie reminds me a lot of Machete from last year. If Machete 'don't text', then the Rock doesn't look both ways before he crosses the street; he just assumes cars will slam on the brakes and let him go. He is on a mission. He has one thing to do and he just goes out and does it. Bravo on the initiative. He also has tattoos on his forearms that only underworld gangsters and body builders can recognize. The casting sticks out. Tom Berenger shows up very briefly; is he mad because he didn't get included in the fourth iteration of the Sniper series? Mike Epps shows up as well. The script is good, but do you really need to cast the minor characters as well known as these guys? It's a distraction (remember Ted Danson in Saving Private Ryan). Also, a good, but unorthodox, inclusion is the 'Killer'. This is guy is Johnny Cage with a serious inferiority complex and says quips like, "I'm done with yoga, I beat it." The ringtone on his contract killer cellphone is the theme song from The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. That is not the only Clint Eastwood rip-off. Remember the end of A Fistfull of Dollars? *smacks forehead*

Take aways: To the Rock, do more movies like this and stay away from crap like the Tooth Fairy and you will be ok. To everyone else, do NOT kill the Rock's brother.… Expand
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dogboyMay 12, 2011
Getting very sick of clueless 'professional' critics. They need to go back and take a good long hard look at themselves. This movie was fun to watch and I enjoyed it. Didn't try to be anything it wasn't and to say the car was the bestGetting very sick of clueless 'professional' critics. They need to go back and take a good long hard look at themselves. This movie was fun to watch and I enjoyed it. Didn't try to be anything it wasn't and to say the car was the best thing about it is just plain stupid. This movie had nothing to do with cars.… Expand
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MarkGMay 25, 2011
This actually has pretty good production values for the genre. The Rock's character is never developed well, but he plays the one emotion required of him- pissed off - pretty convincingly. Good soundtrack, good pace, good direction. TheThis actually has pretty good production values for the genre. The Rock's character is never developed well, but he plays the one emotion required of him- pissed off - pretty convincingly. Good soundtrack, good pace, good direction. The action is not very flashy, but has a certain gritty realism to it.… Expand
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Johnny6Jul 6, 2011
I didn't expect much but I was very pleasantly surprised. My wife actually liked it to and she is a very harsh critic on anything other than Sex and the City type movies.
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DukeJonFeb 6, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A by-the-numbers revenge story. The main character spends the movie bumping off people who were responsible for his brother's murder in an ambush ten years earlier. Though only one of the people he killed in revenge actually killed his brother, so you wonder if all the bloodshed is justified considering he was a part of a gang himself. Dwayne Johnson barely says anything, he just roams around the city and does as he please (despite his image and identity being all over the news). Even going into a hospital at one point to finish off one of the "bad" guys. He basically goes round shooting people in the head. There's also a pointless subplot with a millionaire assassin. The cop character is also only roughly sketched out. I thought the big twist at the end was a bit cheap as there was no reason to suspect that the cop had some involvement in the ambush all those years ago. Why was his death more justified than if the assassin had been killed (who murdered people for fun) or if Dwayne Johnson's character had died (who made a lot of children fatherless in revenge for the death of his criminal brother). I didn't feel anything for any of them.… Expand
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ogowerDec 26, 2015
I genuinely enjoyed this film. It was a simple story with complex and extremely well acted characters with an artistic feel throughout. The characters felt real to me, with real lives and back stories that you glimpsed, like Billy bob'sI genuinely enjoyed this film. It was a simple story with complex and extremely well acted characters with an artistic feel throughout. The characters felt real to me, with real lives and back stories that you glimpsed, like Billy bob's character lay in his bed with his child. I'm not particularly gifted at reviewing so i'm not putting this into words very well but this was a rare film for me and i loved it.… Expand
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ilovegames32Mar 2, 2013
People looking for deep characters and a plot for the ages will feel let down and eventually angry at this film but to those aforementioned...why did you watch this? From the previews you can clearly see that this was going to be a no holdsPeople looking for deep characters and a plot for the ages will feel let down and eventually angry at this film but to those aforementioned...why did you watch this? From the previews you can clearly see that this was going to be a no holds barred action movie to restart Dwayne Johnson action movie persona! This movie is pure action with some surprisingly interesting moments. Like when Dwayne walks into a seemingly"next victim's" room and points the gun right in this old ladies face and threatens to shoot her only to later find out that its his own mother!!! This may not be the twist to end all twist but it was clear that he was willing to kill anyone who stood in his way of revenge!! Which is the point of this movie people....REVENGE in all its senselessness..so if you want some sort of Shakespearean revenge story then look elsewhere because this movie is gritty and straight to the point...(like paying for a hooker lol) Take the first scene for example...after getting out of jail Dwayne is told not to get into trouble...picks up a badass ride...walks in a building....pulls out a hand cannon and kills a guys then leaves...all without saying two words!!! There's also a moment of sympathy the viewers are treated to when he visits his ex only to find out she aborted their child...then he(seemingly) kills the club guard...calls his son and tells him he killed him ONLY to hear he survived...goes to the hospital and finishes the job that would make Rambo himself proud!! Once again people..this is not kill bill...this is faster..its gritty and in your face action without kungfu or swords. Afterwards he finds another victim on his list and finds out he's now a pastor which provides us with a shred of the unexpected from Dwayne in this movie....mercy! Its easily the best part of the movie(save for all the juicy violence which I also enjoyed)as he isn't beyond sparing someone who may or may not deserved it depending on the one watching. He's also being hunted by an ego manic viewing life as a challenge but sees the ultimate challenge in dwayne johnson as he admits he is a much better shot than he is and much quick at aiming and shooting and obsesses over seeing mr johnson dead. They also build an interesting character development of the would be assassin by showing his past and why he wants to be challenged.
How about the cop(played by billie bob thorton)? He even has character development but like the assassin its not too deep and distracting for the SELLING POINT of the movie which is senseless revenge. Like transformers...this movie never said or WANTED to be deep but delivered what it promised...lots of action sprinkled with light character development..and small moments of emotion spreaded here and there so if your brain always need to be stimulated with a thought provoking storyline and surprising plot twist then do not watch this because this movie isnt intended for that purpose. And if you rate it low because of the aforementioned then you sir(or ma'am) or a stuck up snob and a douche bag because everything isnt meant to be thought provoking....would you go see a movie meant for drama but expect a comedy? Would you go see a thriller movie but expect it to be a musical? Of course not and if you do then you have problems.....oh and the ending was great....he killed everyone(excluding the pastor) the end 9/10… Expand
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Tss5078Aug 4, 2015
Revenge thrillers are my favorite type of action film. They are intense, fast pace, and have you rooting for the bad guy, who may not be so bad after all. My favorite revenge thriller is Payback with Mel Gibson, but Faster may be a closeRevenge thrillers are my favorite type of action film. They are intense, fast pace, and have you rooting for the bad guy, who may not be so bad after all. My favorite revenge thriller is Payback with Mel Gibson, but Faster may be a close second. The Rock stars in a role that is absolutely perfect for him. The unnamed man was set-up for a crime his brother committed, a crime, that saw his partners turn on him and kill him. Now after nearly a decade in jail, The Rock is out and seeking revenge. With his size, intimidation, and weird eye brows, The Rock finds out who his brother was working with and goes on the hunt. Realizing this, the man who set everything up, hires a hit-man to stop him, and the chase is on. I do believe that wrestlers can be great action stars, but The Rock never really did anything for me until now. This cold, calculating man, out for revenge is by far better than any character he's ever played. If The Rock was alone in this film, it wouldn't have been as great as it was. He is paired with Billy Bob Thornton, playing a washed up, alcoholic cop, who is days away from retirement. He really doesn't need or want this case, but winds up stuck in the middle with some pretty funny moments. Thornton is one of those guys who is good in anything and always brings his unique and dry brand of humor to every role. The pairing of the two, in an intense, fast paced, story make this film an absolutely must see movie that shouldn't be missed.… Expand
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LokathorFeb 22, 2014
I loved most of this movie. The entire main plot is totally solid, but some of the side-plot with the assassin guy is weird and by the end it seems like a pointless thing to have. As if the movie was written by a TV writer that just alwaysI loved most of this movie. The entire main plot is totally solid, but some of the side-plot with the assassin guy is weird and by the end it seems like a pointless thing to have. As if the movie was written by a TV writer that just always did an A-plot and B-plot just because that's what you do in TV. The action is well done, even though there's not always a lot of it. Tension is built up wonderfully between the actual action moments.

You should probably watch this movie.… Expand
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OfficialNov 11, 2013
"Faster" is one of those movies that does not have a clear good or bad guy and overall does not bring out the goods. The cinematography was great, though, and has some thrilling scenes. I wouldn't say that this film would be a recommendation,"Faster" is one of those movies that does not have a clear good or bad guy and overall does not bring out the goods. The cinematography was great, though, and has some thrilling scenes. I wouldn't say that this film would be a recommendation, but if you're interested, it's worth a try.… Expand
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RedShadowHatJan 1, 2013
Pretty good movie. Dwayne finally gets into another movie that fits him and it turned out to be a great decision. The only downer is the ending, to me that was just plain stupid and unrealistic. The story line was basic but they made it workPretty good movie. Dwayne finally gets into another movie that fits him and it turned out to be a great decision. The only downer is the ending, to me that was just plain stupid and unrealistic. The story line was basic but they made it work better then must people would have.… Expand
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ThegodfathersonMar 27, 2013
Faster does live up to its great Dwayne Johnson movie name and the movie is thrilling but Johnson makes the film stand and worth to watch. The action is breakable to the barrier type enough which makes Faster a great Friday night B ratedFaster does live up to its great Dwayne Johnson movie name and the movie is thrilling but Johnson makes the film stand and worth to watch. The action is breakable to the barrier type enough which makes Faster a great Friday night B rated movie flick for the big guys. and as always The Rock has pumped up muscles for the movie, but in the end this the best action movie of the year.… Expand
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eagleeyevikingSep 8, 2017
Neither as smart as it thinks it is, nor as entertainingly stupid as other B action films, “Faster” falls in that pit of stoic, instantly forgettable trash.
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Meth-dudeAug 14, 2015
While the acting is not bad and some characters are believable, the action sequences and the story are poorly done.Dwayne Johnson has starred in some crappy movies and in some not that bad, and this one is more likely to be in the secondWhile the acting is not bad and some characters are believable, the action sequences and the story are poorly done.Dwayne Johnson has starred in some crappy movies and in some not that bad, and this one is more likely to be in the second category even if the final twist is poorly found and Johnson's character is alive for the dumbest and easiest reason.Overall an okay film that could've been way better.… Expand
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CineAutoctonoDec 25, 2015
In Faster I can agree that the revenge can sometimes be good , because Dwayne Johnson did well, but the script is very powerful , with police factor but a bit boring , plus I loved the picture.
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TheHipHopDude50Jul 24, 2017
Great Movie with decent storyline.It was a real fun to watch those shootout scenes and that chevelle cruise around the city.This car suited Dwayne Johnson's personality..Strong,robust and fierce.
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mishaelSep 16, 2019
dope movie make second one this please get us nother one the rock in please
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DawdlingPoetNov 26, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is very much a fast paced/high octane action film. It features numerous car chases, shootouts/stand offs and the like. Its quite tense in tone and if I were to compare it to another film, the first one to come to mind would be The Transporter. I found it at times a bit hard to fully follow what was happening to which character due to how fast paced it was, with very slick camerawork keeping my eyes glued to 'the box' as they call it (I'll elaborate on this later).

In the background is a constant suspenseful-sounding instrumental, quite similar to the sort of tense music heard during US TV shows such as 24. I found it to be quite an engrossing film.

Thematically speaking, this film is all about revenge and retribution. Ok, so this isn't exactly greatly original ground but it does quite well in showing a reconstruction of what happened to the main character (who doesn't apparently have a name as such) before he went to prison, which is to say the brutal killing of his brother. Also, towards the end, there is a redemption element present, although I won't say for whom, so as hopefully to avoid any potential spoilers.

Cast wise, the main character is played by Dwayne Johnson, aka wrestler 'The Rock', who has appeared in numerous other films. As you may be able to guess from the plot and genre of this film, this role isn't exactly difficult for him and he pulls it off pretty well. Also present is Billy Bob Thornton, Angelina Jolies-ex, who is something of a macho angry guy himself, as a person and his macho-ness does also apply to his character, that of a cop (who, again, I didn't pick up a specific name for). Normally I'd have expected Billy to be playing the quintessential bad guy but there you go. Other cast members include Tom Berenger, Maggie Grace, Michael Irby and Oliver Jackson, a British actor who plays the role of the killer aka hitman, who is out to get the main character (if your like me, you may cringe a little at the idea of an Englishman playing one of the bad guys - what a stereotype!).

I felt frustrated that the plot appeared to have numerous holes in it, in as much as the significance of some of the characters passed me by. Its hard to feel particularly emotionally attached to a main character whose past is seemingly so shady and to know that he's chasing everyone who, he believes, has sone him wrong and may have been behind his siblings killing but without really having any insight in to what some of these people did, if you know what I mean. I also felt that it may be hard to believe what really happens is at all possible, not physically but moreso in terms of the one seeking revengence seemingly not being questioned or tackled earlier. Having said all that, while I was watching it, I felt very much engrossed in it and I certainly thought it was well directed, with a good use of background music, some slick camerawork and regardless of plot weaknesses, I still watched it all the way through to the end and thought it was quite entertaining, so I don't feel I can rate it down too far. I suppose you could say that both the story and how its played out has a wild west feel to it, although its (obviously) set in the modern day. Content wise, unsurprisingly this film features strong violence, strong language and drug references. There is some mild nudity and sex references but nothing too graphic. Due to this, the film carries a 15 rating.

This film is approximately one and a half hours long and as such it is quite short and snappy but for me I appreciated this. It has somewhat of a poignant ending and is perhaps a bit thought-provoking at the most.

Yes I'd recommend this film as its quite engrossing and features some good camerawork and a good use of background music. Its only an hour and thirty five minutes long, so its quite short and snappy and it kept me watching until the end, so I'd say if this appeals to you then its worth looking out for. Its not perfect, there are some issues with plot holes and a lack of originality but generally its a good watch.… Expand
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