Fast Track (2006)

User Rating:

5.7/10   

Director:

Jesse Peretz

Writers (WGA):

David Guion (written by) &
Michael Handelman (written by)

Release Date:

11 May 2007 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Romance

Tagline:

Credit-grabbing, back-stabbing, wife-nabbing. Just another day at the office.

Plot:

A slacker is forced to work for his father-in-law after his pregnant wife steps away from her high-paying job.

Plot Keywords:

Father In Law | Cook | Wheelchair | Ex Boyfriend | Bicycle Accident

US TV Schedule:

Thur. July 16

12:30 PM

TMC

Cast

Zach Braff	...	Tom Reilly
Amanda Peet	...	Sofia Kowalski
Jason Bateman	...	Chip Sanders
Charles Grodin	...	Bob Kowalski
Mia Farrow	...	Amelia Kowalski
Lucian Maisel	...	Wesley
Donal Logue	...	Don Wollebin
Amy Poehler	...	Carol Lane
Fred Armisen	...	Manny
Bob Stephenson	...	Doug
Yaffit Hallely	...	Woman
Josh Charles	...	Forrest Mead
Marin Hinkle	...	Karen
Yul Vazquez	...	Paco
Michael Lawson	...	Busboy

Also Known As:

Fast Track (USA) (working title)
The Ex (USA) (new title)

Runtime:

Canada:77 min | USA:89 min | Germany:93 min (European Film Market) | USA:84 min (unrated version) | USA:84 min (unrated version) | Argentina:95 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Spanish

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | SDDS | Dolby

Certification:

USA:PG-13 (certificate #43053) | Singapore:M18 | Brazil:12 | USA:Not Rated (unrated version) | Finland:K-13 | UK:12 | Germany:6 | Argentina:13 | New Zealand:M

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

2929 Productions

Trivia:

Charles Grodin's first film role in 13 years.

Goofs:

Errors in geography: Tom and Manny walk down a street supposedly in Ohio. In the background, however, we can clearly see the High Line, an abandoned elevated railway in Manhattan, as they walk down West 22nd Street between 10th and 11th Avenues.

Quotes:

Bob Kowalski: Why would I give you my 'yes' ball?

Movie Connections:

Features Coming Home (1978)

A Fairly Average Film

what to say, well the film was average, nothing brilliant but it did manage to hold your attention until the end.

Both leads were fine, again not brilliant but if anyone steals the show i would say that had to be Jason Bateman. He was your typical Villain type character but played his part well attempting to win the sympathy vote being wheelchair bound, not quite as Crude as "The Ringer" was in this area. Charles Grodin looked exceptionally old, the last time i saw him was with De Niro in Midnight Run but he has aged.

The film didn't have a real chance to loose your attention though at only 78 minutes. It has some silly funny moments but on the whole i would have to say go and watch it and make your own mind up after all you are reading my comment now but in your heart will what i say sway your decision on whether to watch this film.