CHENNAI: Now on Amazon Prime Video, “One Fast Move” races into excitement the moment it opens with Wes Neal (KJ Apa of “Riverdale” fame) in an illegal motorbike run being taken down and jailed for six months. So begins the narrative of a young man who has being toying with motorcycles for an eternity till he decides to find his long lost father, Dean Miller (Eric Dane).
The film is directed with a touch of brilliance by Kelly Blatz, who also wrote it with a great twist at the end making the movie a captivating watch. There may not be much of a story, but that is adequately compensated for by arresting visuals (by cinematographer Luca Del Puppo) of pulse-pounding races and smart editing (by Seth Clark) that does not let a single dull moment creep into the narrative.
As a relief to the speeding wheels on the tracks, Blatz takes us into the personal journey of Neal. There are touching moments between the estranged father and son, whose own romance with the local girl, Camila, played by Maia Reficco, adds depth to the plot. Their chemistry glows, highlighted by the costume choices made for both characters.
The unique style of photography, capturing races at unbelievably diverse angles, will wow the viewer. Add in the first rate performances and the film is a treat.
However, this is one rare work which I felt could have been slightly longer than its 107 minutes. A little more back story of characters like Wes and Camila could have really made the work feel more complete. The end seemed rather abrupt; a couple of more minutes there would have worked wonders. Although some parts of “One Fast Move” are predictable, it is a breathtaking work, especially with those stunning scenes captured with incredible precision.
