The movie “Getaway” is all about cars racing, chasing and exploding.
Ethan Hawke plays the protagonist Brent Magna. He receives a cellphone call saying his wife has been kidnapped and if he does not do as he is told, she will be killed. Brent’s former career as a race car driver will prove useful in rescuing his wife.
Rotten Tomatoes gave “Getaway” an average rating of 2.6 out of 10, though 45% of the audience still liked it.
According to James Berardinelli from ReelMovies, “Getaway is pretty much a 90-minute car chase. That’s it.” I agree with James Berardinelli. If you like car chasing for 90 minutes you would enjoy “Getaway”, however most people prefer more diversity in a movie.
I liked the first half of the movie but once I realized that car chasing was the point, I liked it less. The movie was was so straightforward that a plot twist could not be found.
I might have liked the movie better if I wasn’t sitting next to people who were more engaged with their cell phones than the movie. While this is the risk of going to a theater, the big screen provides a better experience in my opinion. Sitting on the couch and watching a movie for the first time a while after the movie’s release isn’t as exciting.
If you want want more information about the movie, visit the website, http://www.getawaymovie.com/
