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Premium Rush

Premium Rush

Crime · Action · Thriller · 2012

In Manhattan, a bike messenger picks up an envelope that attracts the interest of a dirty cop, who pursues the cyclist throughout the city.

Movie details

Premium Rush

“Ride like hell.”

2012 Crime · Action · Thriller 1h 31m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

6.4 / 10

Community rating

In Manhattan, a bike messenger picks up an envelope that attracts the interest of a dirty cop, who pursues the cyclist throughout the city.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

David Koepp

Written by

John Kamps · David Koepp

Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Wilee

Michael Shannon

Michael Shannon

Bobby Monday

Dania Ramirez

Dania Ramirez

Vanessa

Jamie Chung

Jamie Chung

Nima

Wolé Parks

Wolé Parks

Manny

Aasif Mandvi

Aasif Mandvi

Raj

Henry O

Henry O

Mr. Leung

Court is in session

Put Premium Rush on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.