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Premium Rush
2012 91 min United States of America PG-13 16+
★6.7
Crime, Action, Thriller
Director: David Koepp
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Description
In Manhattan, a bike messenger picks up an envelope that attracts the interest of a dirty cop, who pursues the cyclist throughout the city.
Budget:
$35M
US Gross:
$20.28M
Worldwide:
$31.1M
Starring
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Actor
Michael Shannon
Actor
Dania Ramirez
Actor
Awards
1 win & 4 nominations total
Key opinion
Premium Rush is widely regarded as a high-octane, adrenaline-fueled action film that succeeds as lean, one-time entertainment. While its simplistic plot and thin character development draw criticism, most viewers appreciate the innovative bicycle-based stunts and the kinetic energy brought by the leads.
| Cinematography | The kinetic cinematography effectively captures the high-speed intensity of urban bicycle courier culture. | |
| Acting | Michael Shannon provides a standout, eccentric performance as the antagonist, even while some critics feel the character writing is cliché. | |
| Acting | Joseph Gordon-Levitt's performance is viewed by many as a solid anchor, though some critics argue the material fails to fully utilize his potential. | |
| Pacing | The film's relentless, fast-paced rhythm is praised for sustaining interest, but others find the constant action monotonous and lacking in narrative weight. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is consistently described as thin and predictable, lacking the depth or complexity expected of a high-stakes thriller. |