Summary

• “One Fast Move” features gripping bike racing scenes and talented actors who bring their roles to life.
• Despite the negative reviews, the film’s action sequences and professional racing moments stand out.
• KJ Apa, Eric Dane and Maia Reficco deliver strong performances in a story about family, love and race.

A quick movement not only takes you through several gripping bike racing scenes, but also features performances from a talented group of actors who portray their respective roles incredibly well. Directed by Kelly Blatz, A quick movement Premieres on Amazon Prime Video on August 8, 2024. Upon its release, the film received mostly negative reviews from critics and achieved a Rotten Tomatoes score of 20%. However, the audience response was relatively better, allowing it to pull in decent numbers on the streamer.

The film’s main attraction is its action sequences on the race track. Although there are some street races, most of the motorcycle racing takes place in a professional environment, which sets the film apart from most other racing action films. A quick movement is also carried by its actors, who perfectly embody their characters and effectively immerse the audience in the film’s central family drama.

KJ Apa as Wes Neal

Date of birth: June 17, 1997

Actor: KJ Apa was born at Waitakere Hospital in Auckland, New Zealand and is half Samoan and half European New Zealander. Before diving into the world of acting, he attended King’s College, Auckland. Apa made his acting debut in Shortland Streetin which he played Kane Jenkins for 46 episodes. His breakthrough came in 2016 when he starred as Archie Andrews in CW’s Riverdale. Although he subsequently played only limited roles in films and television shows RiverdaleHe is known for his role as the teenage version of Ethan Montgomery in Lasse Hallström’s The purpose of a dog.

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Character: In A quick movementKJ Apa portrays the main character Wes Neal, who was abandoned by his father at a young age. Since Wes’ fondest childhood memory is his father’s love of motorcycles and racing, he spends his days racing on the streets. However, one of these races eventually leads to his arrest. In the episode, Neal decides to finally meet his father to learn more about him, hoping to understand why he abandoned him and his mother. This encounter not only helps him realize his true potential as a cyclist, but also helps him develop compassion for his father.

Eric Dane as Dean Miller

Date of birth: 9 November 1972

Actor: Eric Dane was born in San Francisco, California and raised by a single mother after his father died when the actor was only seven years old. Although Dane was more inclined towards sports in high school, he pursued a career in acting after getting the opportunity to appear in a school production of Arthur Miller’s All my sonsThe actor debuted with Saved by the bellin which he only appeared in one episode. His first major film appearance was in the 2000s The basketToday he is best known for his work in Grey’s Anatomy, euphoriaAnd X-Men: The Last Stand.

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Character: Eric Dane plays Dean Miller in A quick movementwho is surprised when his son Wes suddenly shows up one day to meet him. Although he is initially hesitant about taking Wes under his wing, he decides to train him as a racer when he realizes he has potential. Dean was also once a talented racer. However, after a serious injury, he let his career and potential slip away and fell into many vices. Before meeting his son, Miller continues to deny that he has wasted his life. However, the fateful meeting helps him admit his mistakes.

Maia Reficco as Camila

Date of birth: July 14, 2000

Actor: Although Maia Reficco was born in Boston, Massachusetts, she and her family moved to Buenos Aires, Argentina at the age of 6. She started her career in the entertainment industry with music and studied singing with Eric Vetro, who is known as a singing coach for popular artists such as Shawn Mendes and Ariana Grande. Her acting career began in 2017 when she played the title character in Nicklodeans Kally’s Mashup. Since then, the actress has also appeared in 18 episodes of Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin and Jennifer Kaytin Robinson’s 2022 film Take revenge.

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Character: Maia Reficco’s character Camila appears halfway through the film. She is Wes Neal’s lover who helps him realize how his relationship with his father is holding him back from reaching his true potential as a racer. Because of Dean, Camila and Wes almost end their relationship. However, they somehow manage to work things out and Camila even shows up to help Wes during his crucial race in A quick movement‘s end.

One Fast Move – Supporting Actors and Characters

Edward James Olmos as Abel: He became known through his roles in Blade Runner, Blade Runner 2049, MiamiViceAnd Battlestar GalacticaEdward James Olmos plays Abel in A quick movementIn the film, Abel supports Wes by hiring him as a worker in his bicycle repair shop.

Austin North as Cody: Austin North, from the I didn’t do it And Outer banks Fame, Cody plays in A quick movementone of Wes’ competitors in the film.

Jackson Hurst as Bobby Tresco: Jackson Ryan Hurst makes a brief appearance as Bobby Tresco in the Prime Video film. A quick movementHurst has appeared in shows and films such as The fog, The Tree of Life, Drop the dead diva, NCIS: Secret Service StoriesAnd True lies.