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Charlie Swift (Pierce Brosnan), aka "Fast Charlie," is a fixer with a problem: the target he's whacked is missing his head. And he must prove it's the intended target to the man who paid for the hit -- New Orleans' most prominent and most ruthless mobster, Beggar Mercado (Gbenga Akinnagbe). Charlie enlists Marcie Kramer (Morena Baccarin), the victim's ex-wife and a woman with the backbone and skillset Charlie needs. Dragging Marcie back into a past she was determined to escape sends the two of them on a wild and unpredictable odyssey that's unexpectedly amusing, action propelled, and ultimately heartfelt. Along the way, Charlie and Marcie fight to protect the legacy of Charlie's best friend and mentor, Stan Mullen (James Caan in his final performance), while bringing down Beggar and his entire operation.
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Thanks largely to Pierce Brosnan's charming work in the title role, Fast Charlie is a slickly watchable thriller that engages despite its standard story.

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Packed with action, laughs, and a few surprises, Fast Charlie really satisfies.

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John Nugent Empire Magazine A bit of an odd one, an action-comedy throwback that doesn’t quite know what it wants to be. Still, it bodes well for Pierce Brosnan’s new phase as a grey-haired action star. Rated: 2/5 Mar 18, 2024 Full Review Richard Roeper Chicago Sun-Times Pierce Brosnan has a wry sense of humor in this slick and violent piece of pulp entertainment. Rated: 3/4 Dec 16, 2023 Full Review Randy Myers San Jose Mercury News Phillip Noyce’s well-seasoned, blood-splattered throwback, a smooth ride that doesn’t wear out its welcome at a brisk 90 minutes. Rated: 3/4 Dec 13, 2023 Full Review Sebastian Zavala Kahn Me gusta el cine The narrative isn't particularly exciting, but between the good work of Brosnan and Baccarin, the efficient direction of Noyce, and the moments of sudden violence and efficient black humour, "Fast Charlie" manages to entertain. Full review in Spanish. Rated: 3/5 Oct 18, 2024 Full Review Neil Soans The Times of India The film thrives on a relaxed pace, blending action and dark comedy. But it is a double-edged sword; while it keeps Fast Charlie from becoming too grim, it also makes some scenes feel off-kilter and less impactful. Rated: 3.5/5 Jun 4, 2024 Full Review Jeffrey M. Anderson Common Sense Media This crime tale uses many familiar elements, but, under the guidance of director Phillip Noyce, it feels crisp, fleet-footed, and spirited, adding up to a solid, entertaining B-movie. Rated: 4/5 Jan 12, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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David M Very enjoyable and fun to watch. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/15/23 Full Review Adam S I just started watching this movie and I don't think I can finish it. Seeing as the rating is too high I had to leave a half star review. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 11/26/24 Full Review Swaggerdagger M Predictable and boring. Do not understand why this film has good reviews. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 11/25/24 Full Review Kevin G The rotten tomatoes ratings of 83% and 84% deceived me this time. I would have expected it to be better but it was a bit slow. Lacked pizzazz. Literally no chemistry between the two but then they fall in love? Child, please. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 11/20/24 Full Review Kim P The 25 year difference in age between Brosnan and Baccarin is a little disconcerting but they both look great for their age and have the screen presence of stars. Sharon Gless, in very limited screen time, was a treasure! Movie was much better than expected but still in the "not bad to pretty good" range for me. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/14/24 Full Review Audience Member Yeah yeah I know. Old man young woman. Blah blah blah. If it's this good. It's all good. Especially when they both kick bad guys ass. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/26/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Charlie Swift (Pierce Brosnan), aka "Fast Charlie," is a fixer with a problem: the target he's whacked is missing his head. And he must prove it's the intended target to the man who paid for the hit -- New Orleans' most prominent and most ruthless mobster, Beggar Mercado (Gbenga Akinnagbe). Charlie enlists Marcie Kramer (Morena Baccarin), the victim's ex-wife and a woman with the backbone and skillset Charlie needs. Dragging Marcie back into a past she was determined to escape sends the two of them on a wild and unpredictable odyssey that's unexpectedly amusing, action propelled, and ultimately heartfelt. Along the way, Charlie and Marcie fight to protect the legacy of Charlie's best friend and mentor, Stan Mullen (James Caan in his final performance), while bringing down Beggar and his entire operation.
Director
Phillip Noyce
Producer
Daniel Grodnik, Mitchell Welch, Ryan Donnell Smith, Brent C. Johnson, Jeff Holland
Screenwriter
Richard Wenk
Distributor
Vertical
Production Co
UTA Independent Film Group, Foresight Unlimited, Streamline Global Group, Daniel Grodnik Productions, Boomtown Media Partners
Genre
Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 8, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 8, 2023
Runtime
1h 30m
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