Wheelman

Wheelman is a solid adrenaline-fuelled flick with the robust sound of raging BMWs and Porsches, sharpshooting and a gang of thugs who aren’t seen much, though the main (good) thug gets himself in a bind on a properly stressful night-time ride. Though Wheelman is simpler and more straightforward than the psychological Locke and the arty Drive, it is still satisfyingly engrossing for an action movie that takes place almost entirely inside a car. Its visual distinctiveness and better immersion in the main character’s situation are supported by the cameras shooting exclusively inside the car or on its hood while driving from place to place. (29/07/2020)

Locke meets a successful variation on Getaway (2013) or more earthy (Baby) Driver, in which the form does not crush the content. And even the form is not that bad. It more that well gets by only with one night, empty streets, interiors of two cars, completely unused hands-free set and a stubborn Grill. The concept is so minimalist that there´s a risk of becoming bored of it. Fortunately, Rush is aware of this risk and so he chose more than reasonable footage and pace, i.e. so no worries, you won´t be annoyed. (23/10/2017)

A suspenseful genre piece that almost never leaves the vicinity of the car, with the great Grillo in the main role. In places, this reminds of Spielberg’s Duel with its uncompromising atmosphere. Moreover, it’s excellently written and the story seems believable; that doesn’t often happen in the movies of this day and age. An unexpected wowza. (03/12/2017)

Quite an enjoyable action ride, which shows that Netflix is quite keen on keeping its viewers entertained, sometimes with simpler films that have a pretty good form. In this film, we're basically in or around the car all the time, which is what gives it the right drive. The plot is probably not surprising, but it’s also not downright boring. (13/02/2018)