One Fast Move

So this movie is geared towards riders. I guess they thought we wouldn't notice that his bike goes from a hayabusa to a gsxr back to a busa and again back to a gsxr in every other frame lol. That part is honestly hard for me to get past. The movie is kind of fast paced so that's a bonus for how relatively dull it is. They use the whole estranged father sprinkled in with a love story a little too predictably. Definitely a waste of these actors talents, especially Edward James Almos. Gratuitous "I have a 6pack" workout scenes. Overall the movie is watchable if you don't know a lot about bikes or racing.

Now this was a movie that I kinda had my eye on, but only for some of the actors attached to this project. Now I didn't have any excitement for this movie, but I gotta be honest after watching this movie, I actually enjoyed this movie more than I would've anticipated.

Positives for One Fast Move (2024): This was a very simple sports drama movie with some great racing scenes and it's done very well. I also enjoyed the cast of actors in this movie to where you have some recognizable people attached to the project including KJ Apa, Eric Dane, Maia Reficco, Edward James Olmos and Austin North. I actually really enjoyed KJ Apa as the main character and it was so good to not see him making me cringe, but then again I put the blame on Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa. I also really enjoyed his dynamics with both Eric Dane and Maia Reficco. And finally, the racing scenes in this movie are done very well.

Negatives for One Fast Move (2024): There are certain things about KJ Apa's charactersy particularly in regards to his backstory that really left me scratching my head. And finally, the movie is a little bit too long for me.

Overall, One Fast Move (2024) is a great sports drama movie that I had a lot of fun with it.

We haven't had a half decent bike movie since Biker Boyz and so I was rather excited for this one but 5 minutes into it and I was already disappointed, the bike scenes were lacklustre to say the most. The riding was slow and not all that exciting. I can understand the struggles to film a bike race and I can't imagine how hard it is to make it look good but with the technology we have no a days I would have thought it was going to be better than this. The story was 5/10 but was more geared towards the love interest rather than the racing. The filming was ok but couldn't really get you all that interested or invested.

No pun intended - if you like racing movies, I might not even have to say or write anything here. Just go watch it I reckon. On the other hand, maybe you do care about casting (I do like the actors involved, check them out and see if they play a role for you - again no pun intended) ... and/or the story there may be something to check before you decide to watch anyway.

All that said, do no forget this is a low budget movie. And not even close to be compared to Fast & Furious (which was also a remake of something completely different and all that). So while there may not be anything new to watch here (racing scenes are well shot I should add), it all depends on your own taste ...

"One Fast Move" is a heartfelt drama that explores themes of reconciliation, ambition, and healing. The film centers on a young man who, facing financial hardship, reconnects with his estranged father while pursuing his dream of becoming a professional motorcycle racer. This journey not only tests his physical endurance but also challenges him to confront the emotional scars left by his father's absence.

The relationship between the protagonist and his father is the core of the story, offering a deep dive into the complexities of family bonds strained by time and neglect. The supporting character, a motorcycle store owner, plays a crucial role in helping the young man break down the emotional walls he's built up, symbolizing the mentor figure often found in sports dramas.

The film's strength lies in its character development and the authenticity of the father-son dynamic. The racing scenes are well-executed, providing enough adrenaline to keep viewers engaged, but it's the emotional journey that leaves a lasting impact. The narrative is well-paced, balancing action with moments of introspection, making it a compelling watch.

Overall, "One Fast Move" is a good film that resonates with anyone who has experienced the complexities of familial relationships, especially those marked by absence and the longing for connection. It's a story of redemption and the pursuit of dreams, grounded in the reality of personal struggle and growth.