Fast Getaway (1991) Reviews

• I don't care what you think, I liked it!

  Alex-2432000-03-12

  It's a shame this movie came out in 1991. I think it probably could've done much MUCH better, if it were an 80's flick. The movie had that classic 80's soundtrack, and fashion nailed. And I'm an 80's kid... So I guess I just kind of clicked with this movie. I has seen segments from it once before many years ago on television, and I decided one day to pick it up for kicks at the video store. and I liked it. Corey Haim did a good job playing an overly energetic criminal mastermind. I don't know exactly why I liked this movie. But it's fun, although it did leave a lot of questions left unanswered (which is why a sequel was necessary, but some of those questions still weren't answered)... What happened to Honey? The girl who laid him? Did he not EVER think of her again? Did Nelson's parents get back together? What about Sam being broken out of prison? Did the police just NOT care, and never looked for him again? Anyways... I'm going to stop critiquing a movie that I like. And just tell you, if you haven't seen this movie... Rent it, or see if you catch it on USA or something...

• Corey Haim

  ArthurJimbo2010-03-22

  This film did not work on many levels. Its been covered on other previous reviews. I would have to agree, and that is why my rating is a 6. There is nothing more aggravating than a movie with big gaping holes in it. Especially in regards to some of the action sequences being absurdly unrealistic. In most cases, these things ruin a film. Not so in this film! Its just not the type of film for some reason that is ruined by such things. Go figure. In my opinion, This films strengths lie in the talent of its lead and the fun that I had as an audience member who was able to suspend his disbelief. Mr. Haim completely makes this possible. I rented this movie because I've always enjoyed Corey Haim. Im a child of the 80z so... I think his performance as an actor in this is magnificent! Im an actor myself and let me tell ya, it isn't easy! An audience member may think its easy because all they see is the finished product. But the mark of a good actor is that they make it look easy! The work involved is very painstaking to say the least. There are so many moments where Corey plays the love, humor, mischief, etc... Actors don't play those things on screen very well generally speaking. What a rare talent! I give Mr. Haim a 12 out of 10 here. The movie. A 6. Peace and Love and you will be missed Corey Haim.

• A nice simple film

  scott_land19842006-09-10

  A lot of people have bad comments about this movie. I loved it. Its a simple story, with a small budget and good actors. Corey Haim and Leo Rossi are a great team and act well together. The comedy and soundtrack are great. Although its a small film with small budget and no scope to be a big hit, it did make way for a sequel which i haven't as yet seen, so somebody must have liked it! I have always watched this film at least a couple of times every year and will continue to do so. If you haven't had the pleasure yet, i really recommend it as its a great 90's feel good movie... Cynthia Rothrock is the best at what she does, never really made it to be a big movie star which is a shame as she must have done hundreds of films now?? She stars in this film as a feisty sidekick who helps the father and son team rob banks. I feel she is wasted in this film a little bit though. Corey definitely carries this film, and is one of his best!

• Decent Saturday afternoon entertainment!

  supertom-32005-02-25

  Those who have the old sky movies will have stumbled on a film of this nature at some point. An unsuccessful, middle of the road, piece of light entertainment from years back. Perhaps a lesser known film in a once big stars career. This film is one such film. It is simple entertainment and not in the least bit testing. Corey Haim, a one time box office dynamo like fellow Corey, Mr Feldman, was at this point growing old. He was at an age where we could no longer forgive his annoyances because of his youth, he was just plain annoying and audiences didn't watch his films. Soon after this film Haim, like Feldman (who in fact had far more acting talent than Haim) dropped into DTV obscurity. I remember watching another film of Haims; License To Drive which was more of a success yet the same simple formula of light hearted comical hi-jinks. Fast Getaway is worth a watch. Co-starring is the pocket rocket herself, the queen of action, Cynthia Rothrock. This was the biggest film to date in her career and could have been a break through in her career, but the film flopped, so it wasn't. However from her showing in this Rothrock doesn't look out of place in a more substantially budgeted film than her DTV chop-socky flicks. Rothrock plays a real horny dynamo of a woman who by the end of the film severely beats the hell out of all her male co-stars. What we learn is two things: 1): She could kick their buts easily in real life, and 2): I would love her to kick the crap out of me! Rothrock is sexy, no doubt and the Haim and Leo Rossi (His father in the film) even discuss the plumpness and roundness of her boobies which in a strange way is almost in a way a conversation with the male audience as well! The film is about a bank robbing father and son team, who break away from their other two partners, after a ruck, including Lilly (Rothrock). Lilly was going out with Sam (Nelsons father) and when she wanted to cut out the young and annoying Nelson, Sam didn't like it. So what we have is a long seen where Cynthia absolutely kicks the living be-Jesus out of Leo Rossi who actually looked like he was taking a few hard shots there. Lilly with her incredibly vivacious sex drive disbands with the idiot Tony who revels in being her sex toy (lucky SOB!). They are soon rivals and of course the two groups face off down the line. The film is funny. It's not laugh a minute, bawl out loud stuff and that's a reason it didn't do good business. However there's chemistry between Haim and Rossy and some decent dramatic moments. There's a fair bit of teenage angst compared to other films of this genre however they are not greatly handled because director Spiro Sparatozozoazoozoa or whatever his name is is actually a stunt co-ordinator by trade. His direction is incompetent but he pulls off some neat car chases throughout the movie. Haim is for the most part actually quite likable despite the hyperactivity, awful hair and fashion, but in truth if you've put up with modern teen stars in their films theses days, the likes of Feldman and Haim make a refreshing and far more likable change. This is basic teen-comedy fare that is a darn sight more enjoyable than recent big budget pap. At least I didn't finish wanting to insert a fork into my eye ball! **1/2

• Decent Flick( don't know if you all will consider spoilage so I will mark it just to be safe.

  Justinsangel2-12005-04-20

  Corey Haim was excellent in this flick! Corey Haim plays a teenage bank robber who along with his father and 2 friends rob banks together. When things between the friend backfire and blow up, Nelson and his father set out on their own to pull of the biggest heist yet. When their plan backfires and his father is caught, Nelson is left with the mother he thought was dead. Together they plan to get his dad out of jail. When Nelson is kidnapped by the IL friends it is up to his mom and dad to find away to put aside their differences to save their son. Will his father be able to save his son from his ex friends or will Nelson be forced to work for them or die if he chooses not to.