SummaryDodging speeding cars, crazed cabbies, open doors, and eight million cranky pedestrians is all in a day’s work for Wilee, the best of New York's agile and aggressive bicycle messengers. It takes a special breed to ride the fixie – super lightweight, single-gear bikes with no brakes and riders who are equal part skilled cyclists and suicidal nutca... Read More
Directed By:David Koepp
Written By:David Koepp, John Kamps
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Generally Favorable
66
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6.8
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
67% Positive
24 Reviews
24 Reviews
28% Mixed
10 Reviews
10 Reviews
6% Negative
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
Aug 23, 2012
90
Stuffed with zingers and zippy stunts, it comes with pretty young things of all hues and hair types - few prettier than its lead, Joseph Gordon-Levitt - and start-to-finish clever special effects, none more clever or special than Michael Shannon.
Aug 27, 2012
80
There is a lot of silly bike-is-life philosophy, including Wilee's personal credo of "Fixed gear, steel frame, no brakes," none of which I can speak to because I don't care a tinker's damn about bikes, but I do have an abiding fondness for compact and coherent action movies, and this is surely one.
User score
Generally Favorable
65% Positive
135 Ratings
135 Ratings
27% Mixed
56 Ratings
56 Ratings
8% Negative
16 Ratings
16 Ratings
Dec 20, 2012
10
Premium Rush is the break-neck action chase film of the summer. The film will be released on Blu-ray and DVD tomorrow. Joseph Gordon-Levitt presents the audience with his continuous charm no matter what role he portrays. The film is fun to be a part of from start to finish. One of the best films of the year!
Nov 29, 2012
10
Premium Rush is honestly one of the best movies I've ever seen and other than The Dark Knight Rises and The Avengers, it's probably the best movie I've seen in 2012. It was incredibly unique, very action packed and quick paced, it has a thriller element that is just right, there's a minor emotional element that allows you to connect to the characters without taking away from the feel of the film, the acting is outstanding, and it is absolutely hilarious. Koepp threw down with an absolutely flawless script, that's for sure. This movie makes you wanna jump on a bike and go crazy, lol. Overall, I loved the movie and suggest everyone to go see it.
Aug 23, 2012
75
What makes this whole thing work is, first of all, Wilee's ride, an elegant machine that lacks any gears or brakes.
Aug 23, 2012
67
A rather routine thriller that's got two things going for it: the ticking of a clock and the clickety-click of bicycle wheels. Both impart a sense of exhilaration to a thin and even silly story, engaging you when, really, you ought to know better.
Aug 23, 2012
63
Premium Rush features fearless stunt work that shames most computer trickery. Too bad I didn't believe a minute of it.
Aug 23, 2012
50
On the byways of any bustling metropolis, here is what the combination of bicycles + cars + pedestrians is certain to produce: (1) nasty accidents and (2) ferocious debates. More surprisingly, on the silver screen in Premium Rush, here is what the same combination fails to produce: a good action movie.
Aug 23, 2012
25
Stakes aren't the only problem with this sloppy thriller, which combines careening images with turgid storytelling.
Sep 2, 2012
10
Its probably the most original film of the year. With nonstop suspense and chase scenes, it really is a RUSH.
Feb 14, 2017
6
If you want to watch a lot of bike chase scenes in New York City, this is the film for you! The plot is pretty simple, though, and the villain very cardboard.
Aug 20, 2013
6
Premium Rush is a good flick that features many chases and close calls that keeps you interested. Successful in its attempts at humor. Micheal Shannon played a great character.
Production Company:
- Columbia Pictures
- Pariah
Release Date:Aug 24, 2012
Duration:1 h 31 m
Rating:PG-13
Tagline:Ride Like Hell
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Awards
Taurus World Stunt Awards
• 3 Nominations
Austin Film Critics Association
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Central Ohio Film Critics Association
• 1 Nomination
