Lou Diamond Phillips returns to the big screen with an explosive new role in Get Fast, a direct-to-VOD action thriller slated for release on November 15th, 2024. Directed by James Clayton, who also stars in the film, Get Fast thrusts viewers into a pulse-pounding world of heists, hitmen, and high-speed getaways. But will it live up to expectations?
The film centers around a professional thief whose partner is kidnapped following a botched heist. What follows is a desperate race against time as they evade both corrupt cops and a ruthless crime syndicate led by a merciless drug lord. Phillips plays “The Cowboy,” a deadly hitman with a cold charm, giving audiences a memorable villain who enjoys his gun-toting chaos.
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Though packed with action staples like fast cars, explosions, and plenty of gunfire, the trailer hints that Get Fast may struggle to differentiate itself from countless similar films in the genre. Critics have already noted the artificial look of some sequences, with the CGI effects and action scenes appearing less than polished.
The cast includes Lou Diamond Phillips, Bradley Stryker, James Clayton, and Alisha-Marie Ahamed. Clayton, making his second directorial effort after Bullet Proof, also co-wrote the screenplay with Cooper Bibaud and Danny Mac. This direct-to-VOD release by Well Go USA will skip theaters entirely, making it easy for action fans to watch from home.
While Get Fast certainly has the elements of an action-packed thrill ride, it remains to be seen whether it can offer anything fresh or unique in a saturated genre.
While Get Fast offers a promising cast and the thrill of high-speed chases, the trailer suggests it may fall short in terms of originality and production quality. Still, Lou Diamond Phillips as a villain adds an intriguing dynamic.
Are you excited to see Lou Diamond Phillips take on a villainous role in Get Fast, or do you think action movies like this are becoming too predictable?
