Wordiezett So much average

Stellead Don't listen to the Hype. It's awful

Humaira Grant It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

Kaydan Christian A terrific literary drama and character piece that shows how the process of creating art can be seen differently by those doing it and those looking at it from the outside.

smay-13932 This is one of my favorite films of the last few years. The film feels even shorter than it is because it's so engrossing. Frank Grillo is very believable and sympathetic as the film's anti-hero. The plot is full of tension and is never predictable. I must admit that I'm a sucker for any movie with a realistic car chase or two, so this was a perfect fit for me. This is the kind of film I was hoping to see when I saw Baby Driver and Drive. I found none of the characters in those films particularly interesting, and the car chases were disappointing. The chases in Baby Driver were unrealistic, and the ones in Drive were too short and too infrequent. Wheelman feels more like a Mad Max: Fury Road set in present day New York. I loved it and highly recommend it!

richard ferguson Before we go deeper into this - I can appreciate this movie for trying to be different and is honestly one of the most underrated films on Netflix's arsenal of 'original films'. Right off the bat though, we know Wheelman is short thrill ride of a heist gone wrong / thriller film with a lonesome and surprisingly dissident driver helming the wheel. What the film really hammers home is the distinct POV, whereby ninety percent of the film lays on the wheelman inside the car and the camera never shies from leaving the car unless its absolutely necessary to. This great use of camera work to keep the story contained, makes the viewer understand what is going on through the protagonist's mind and how to empathize with him, without trying to dilute the scene with unnecessary details and external plot devices. We know that there is a driver, and by this he drives the story literally and metaphorically to only unhinge details as the stakes increase, and with that alone, this movie stands firmly on its own. The film builds a great character with personal stakes that don't pertain to trying to save the world or commenting himself to being the good guy. The Wheelman understands he is a bad guy trying to do something with good intentions, i.e. the Robin Hood scenario. The acting, music and cinematography are great for what its worth, albeit the repetitiveness of the car interior does lag a little bit, but the film is paced evenly enough that it never feels too extraneous.The plot, and character building and plot progression feel more or less at par with what you would expect. There are only a few bends and twists, but with a run time under 90 minutes, its hard to build in a lot of sequences that aren't too integral to the main plot. All in all though, I feel fairly content with the movie, and was more than satisfied having never heard anything about it previous to watching this. The short run time keeps it short and sweet so that you can enjoy a film with fresh POV on a mostly retread story and being mildly satisfied. By no stretch is the film a masterpiece, but there's no reason not to recommend it to anyone looking for something different when you have a hankering for it. Overall I would give Wheelman a 72/100 and suggest it again for someone looking for something a little different.

jasonaaronfort This is a good movie to watch from start to end in one sitting.

docnova-264-364862 I can't believe the low rating of this movie so I had to write this short review. This is a pure example of how a low budget movie can leave a proper impression with the viewer. Well written character driven story. Slow built suspense and a perfectly paced story. Frank Grillo carries this movie on his own. And this is the directorial debut of Jeremy Rush who also wrote this movie. A serious talent! I would have given it 10 stars but I noticed a serious editing mistake. You can figure it out yourselves... :) Still worthy of 9 stars. I am reminded of a Tom Hardy movie 'Locke'. If you enjoyed 'Wheelman', I recommend the latter.