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Need for Speed

Play trailer 2:30 Poster for Need for Speed PG-13 Released Mar 14, 2014 2h 10m Action Adventure Play Trailer Watchlist
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23% Tomatometer 183 Reviews 56% Popcornmeter 50,000+ Ratings
Tobey Marshall (Aaron Paul), a mechanic, races muscle cars in an underground circuit. Struggling to keep his business afloat, he reluctantly partners with wealthy but treacherous Dino Brewster (Dominic Cooper). However, Dino frames Tobey for a crime that sends him to prison. Two years later, Tobey is out and bent on revenge; his only chance to take down Dino is to beat him in a high-stakes race. But to get there in time, he must successfully evade an army of cops and bounty hunters.
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With stock characters and a preposterous plot, this noisily diverting video game adaptation fulfills a Need for Speed and little else.

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Richard Corliss TIME Magazine This is cinema reduced or distilled to its purest definition, of movies that move Mar 17, 2014 Full Review Mark Kermode Observer (UK) Hundreds of non-racing civilians are merrily run off the road but no one cares, least of all the screenwriters who remain locked in single-player mode. Rated: 2/5 Mar 16, 2014 Full Review Geoffrey Macnab Independent (UK) The characterisation and plotting are as crude as the car chases are slick. Rated: 2/5 Mar 14, 2014 Full Review Therese Lacson Nerdophiles It's nowhere near a perfect movie, and where there should be humor there is often less of an audible laugh and more of an awkward chuckle. Rated: 2.5/5 Oct 9, 2021 Full Review Richard Crouse Richard Crouse A car crazy story where characters take a backseat to the action, but if you know what a Two Lane Grasshopper is, then you'll probably get a kick out of the driving scenes. Rated: 3/5 Feb 1, 2021 Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins If the uninspired foundation wasn't bad enough, many of the central characters' motivations are either contradicted or never explained. Rated: 1/10 Dec 4, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Regal R 70/100 - a simple film, very straightforward and exactly what youd expect. the plot is basic, and the movie relies on its sfx and action scenes rather than the plot. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/21/24 Full Review Amare J (SPOILERS) The people who are trashing this movie must love all the new bs fast and furious movies smh! This movie is a must watch and I really enjoyed it. I loved cudi’s funny comments and the teams chemistry. I love the fact that dino got what he had coming to him. A pure dirty racer with little man syndrome🤦🏾‍♂️ If I was in tobey’s shoes I would’ve left dino burning in a crisp the same way that dino did pete. Overall amazing camera work, amazing actors, amazing plot, amazing character development from a lot of actors/actresses, and amazing vengeance! 11/10!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/18/24 Full Review Thiago G Pienso que need for speed es una película muy buena. Tiene un gran drama, una historia atrapante, y mucha adrenalina y acción en cada carrera. Aunque no sea la película mejor vista, en mi opinión es un 5/5! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/21/24 Full Review Alessandro C not perfect by any stretch but with a relatively low budget they delivered an enjoyable watch. These low ratings don't do the movie justice. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/04/24 Full Review Lucas T This is a good movie, don’t think in skript. This film make all perfect cars driving !!!! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/10/24 Full Review Bryan M I find myself quite astonished by the opinions of certain critics. Recently, I discovered a film that I wish had come to my attention much earlier. The film was exceptional, embodying what the "Fast and Furious" series might have aspired to be. While I have a fondness for characters like Brian and Dom from the "Fast and Furious" series, those films diverge significantly from the essence of street racing. Although there are some parallels between this movie and the "Fast and Furious" series, the execution in this film was flawless, effectively capturing the essence of rivalry, romance, comedy, and, most importantly, racing. The portrayal of street racing in the film doesn't glamorize the sport but rather illustrates its inherent dangers, setting it apart from conventional racing spectacles like NASCAR. Despite another critic's comment about the recurrence of typical scenes like car rolls, the distinct focus on the racing scene sets this movie apart. I am weary of films that claim to center around racing but fail to capture its true spirit. This film, however, was a masterful depiction of the genre. The performances of all the actors were outstanding. I earnestly wish I could convey to Scott Waugh and George Gatins just how remarkable their film is, and I sincerely hope more such films are produced in the future. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/16/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Tobey Marshall (Aaron Paul), a mechanic, races muscle cars in an underground circuit. Struggling to keep his business afloat, he reluctantly partners with wealthy but treacherous Dino Brewster (Dominic Cooper). However, Dino frames Tobey for a crime that sends him to prison. Two years later, Tobey is out and bent on revenge; his only chance to take down Dino is to beat him in a high-stakes race. But to get there in time, he must successfully evade an army of cops and bounty hunters.
Director
Scott Waugh
Producer
John Gatins, Patrick O'Brien, Mark Sourian
Screenwriter
George Gatins
Distributor
Walt Disney
Production Co
Touchstone Pictures, John Gatins, Electronic Arts, Mark Sourian, Reliance Entertainment, Bandito Brothers, DreamWorks Pictures
Rating
PG-13 (Disturbing Crash Scenes|Crude Language|Nudity|Seq. of Reckless Street Racing)
Genre
Action, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 14, 2014, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 5, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$43.6M
Runtime
2h 10m
Sound Mix
SDDS, Datasat, Dolby Digital
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