There was a story to this film? No way!
Yes way. A film about bike messengers. Well, New York City Bicycle Couriers. I've got a lot of respect for couriers, I've had a lot of interaction with them recently, but that's another story.
So Premium Rush stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, the guy from '3rd Rock from the Sun'. Anybody remember that? He was the one with long hair. He's been in a few notable films as of late; 'Inception', '500 Days of Summer' and 'Batman: The Dark Knight Rises' to name a few, and he's gained a big fan base for it.
We see a lot of Levitt's character Wilee on a fixed-gear, white bike with no brakes. There are many references to this throughout the film and it makes him and the bike seem really 'cool'. At least I think that's what the intention was.
The story goes that somebody wants something delivered, and they ask for Wilee because he's the best. There's gambling, drugs (references), human trafficking, police chases and bike-riding all wrapped up into a neat package.
It doesn't sound like it works but there is constant action, and the story keeps your attention throughout as it is slightly more original than your usual action film. In fact, the non-stop bike-sequences really made me want to get up and move rather than sit still and watch the film.
Some of the dialogue between riders is slightly cheesy like Wilee's ongoing competition with rival Manny (played by Wolé Parks), but it helps to break up the sequences into chunks.
Even if you're not a fan of Levitt, I would say Premium Rush is worth a watch. It keeps you on your toes and the script is entertaining enough to stay interesting.
There are even CGI parts where Wilee can see into the future briefly to map out one of three possible routes that do or do not result in his injury or death which are pretty cool.
Levitt even had a real collision with a New York Taxi during the shorting of this film, is that not reason enough to give it a chance?
In no ways a bad film, just lacks a little bit.
:-)
Elky
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