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Fast Charlie
2023 90 min United States of America 18+
★6.7
Action, Crime, Drama
Director: Phillip Noyce
📖 Based on the novel
«Gun Monkeys»
byVictor Gischler
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Description
When his aging mob boss is whacked, Charlie Swift, a loyal friend and hired gun, will stop at nothing to destroy the upcoming crew that took him out.
Budget:
$20M
Starring
Pierce Brosnan
Actor
Morena Baccarin
Actor
James Caan
Actor
Key opinion
Fast Charlie is a modest, character-driven crime drama that relies heavily on Pierce Brosnan’s seasoned screen presence. While some viewers appreciate its atmospheric, straightforward approach to the revenge genre, others find the narrative too conventional and lacking in emotional depth.
| Acting | Pierce Brosnan provides a grounded and authoritative presence that anchors the film’s tone. | |
| Originality | The film utilizes subtle visual nods and references to Brosnan's history as James Bond without becoming overtly self-referential. | |
| Screenplay | The plot follows a predictable, conventional revenge structure that fails to surprise the audience. | |
| Pacing | The film’s lean 90-minute runtime creates a tight, efficient pace for some, but others find the lack of complexity results in thin characterization. |