A very good thriller, on a theme that's already been seen, in this case a team of specialized police officers track down traffickers who use "go fasts". The specialized team goes in search of Alban Lenoir, who is in prison, to help them catch the gang, or at least prevent the cops' cars from being crushed like hedgehogs. The ingredients include dirty cops, modified cars, chases and fights, all with a fresh, new feel. Perhaps this is thanks to the well-chosen sets, which are visually striking and lend a sense of reality to each sequence.
The film could have given the impression that it's all about car chases, but fortunately it's not. The film is richer than average, thanks to its script and characters. Even though it's schematic at times, it's hard to put down, and we want to know how Alban Lenoir is going to get out of this one. After all, he finds himself pursued by the police, and has to fend for himself to prove his innocence.
The first sequence is hilarious, with a Renault Clio modified into a battering ram.
The film succeeds in renewing the genre thanks to its rather dense characters and editing that gets straight to the point without unnecessary frills. And thanks to some spectacular crumpled metal sequences.
The film could have given the impression that it's all about car chases, but fortunately it's not. The film is richer than average, thanks to its script and characters. Even though it's schematic at times, it's hard to put down, and we want to know how Alban Lenoir is going to get out of this one. After all, he finds himself pursued by the police, and has to fend for himself to prove his innocence.
The first sequence is hilarious, with a Renault Clio modified into a battering ram.
The film succeeds in renewing the genre thanks to its rather dense characters and editing that gets straight to the point without unnecessary frills. And thanks to some spectacular crumpled metal sequences.