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Need for Speed
Need for SpeedQuote: Need for Speed is an 2014 American action film directed by Scott Waugh, written by George Gatins and John Gatins and produced by DreamWorks Pictures. It is an adaptation of the Need for Speed series of video games by Electronic Arts. It stars Aaron Paul in the lead role and will be released by Touchstone Pictures on March 14, 2014. The film will be post-converted to 3D.
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Thu Mar 13, 2014 6:11 pm |
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Dr. Lecter
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Joined: Sat Oct 16, 2004 4:28 pm Posts: 92093 Location: Bonn, Germany
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Re: Need for Speed
It sucks and at around 130 minutes definitely too long.
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nghtvsn
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Joined: Fri Mar 11, 2005 7:13 pm Posts: 11015 Location: Warren Theatre Oklahoma
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Re: Need for Speed
NEED FOR SPEED
Caught this at a screening and didn't care for it. I actually dozed off a couple times. Yes, I was probably a bit tired after getting up really early and then waiting in a line as usual for it, but this just didn't hold my attention. I don't think this was a good film for Aaron Paul. He just doesn't fit the character. I don't think he can be a big or lead star for a film like this. Imogene, I thought was okay. I liked her. Michael Keaton...what was the point of him being in the film. Just so out of place. The big race at the end was pretty uneventful. I was wondering how the winner is even gonna collect these cars when some of them are just damaged or gonna be impounded by the cops. Overall, it was just quite a bore and the driving sequences not exciting or interesting.
Grade - D
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Libs
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Joined: Tue Oct 12, 2004 3:38 pm Posts: 48626 Location: Arlington, VA
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Re: Need for Speed
Need for Speed is comically unoriginal and mostly uninteresting aside from a few entertaining action set pieces. Plus, at 130 minutes, the film is almost agonizingly long. For a film with "speed" in the title, it sure limps to the finish in uninspired fashion. I really wish poor Aaron Paul had gotten a better film for his first lead role but I guess at least he got one. C-
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Sat Mar 15, 2014 10:30 pm |
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Algren
now we know
Joined: Tue Oct 19, 2004 9:31 pm Posts: 67000
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Need for Speed
Total shit. Terrible acting, awful story, average script, and generic music.
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Sun Mar 16, 2014 10:11 am |
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publicenemy#1
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Joined: Tue Oct 12, 2004 12:25 am Posts: 18843 Location: San Diego
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Re: Need for Speed
I find Rami Malek very attractive for some reason, would like to see him in more movies. That said the movie is too long, doesn't really have much going for it despite a pretty decent cast.
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Wed Mar 19, 2014 1:31 am |
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nghtvsn
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Re: Need for Speed
publicenemy#1 wrote: I find Rami Malek very attractive for some reason, would like to see him in more movies. That said the movie is too long, doesn't really have much going for it despite a pretty decent cast. It's his eyes. Anyway he was also in the first episode of Believe if you caught that.
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Wed Mar 19, 2014 7:35 pm |
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Jmart
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Joined: Fri Oct 22, 2004 8:47 am Posts: 21141 Location: Massachusetts
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Re: Need for Speed
Maybe it was because I was half asleep and lost in Imogen Poots' eyes, but I liked it. I could've done without Keaton during the final race, but the car stunts are impressive and that's really all I cared about going in. Paul also brings much more to the table then this movie deserves.
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Thu Sep 04, 2014 6:57 pm |
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Algren
now we know
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Re: Need for Speed
Jmart wrote: Paul also brings much more to the table. lol
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Thu Sep 04, 2014 8:35 pm |
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jmovies
Let's Call It A Bromance
Joined: Tue Aug 07, 2007 7:22 pm Posts: 12333
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Re: Need for Speed
I surprisingly found this to be entertaining. Sure the story is fairly unoriginal and predictable to the tee, but the action sequences are quite enjoyable and keep the film rolling at a solid pace. I also enjoyed the interactions between Aaron and Imogen.
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Mon Dec 08, 2014 12:28 pm |
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Dr. Lecter
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Re: Need for Speed
C
Poor Aaron Paul. I really hope this is not a sign of what his future career will bring him. He is obviously a hugely capable actor, but trying to channel Jesse Pinkman's depressed, broken moments ina film based on Need for Speed feels just out of place. Whereas the Fast & Furious films have embraced their over-the-top-approach and their craziness, this one takes things way too seriously. The far chases and the stunts are fun and Imogen Poots is unbelievably cute, but overall, it is just a tedious mess.
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Tue Dec 30, 2014 7:44 pm |
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BJ
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Re: Need for Speed
BJs Grade:
B+
This movie rocks yo.
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Dil
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Re: Need for Speed
I don't think this movie is awful, but it could've been a lot better. I appreciated the practical car stunts and Aaron Paul is ok as the lead, however everything else about this movie is so forgettable.
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