Ride Like Hell|Aug. 24, 2012|USA|91 Min.|PG-13
Genre: Action;Crime;Thriller
Description: “Premium Rush” (2012) is an action-packed film available for download in various resolutions like 1080p, 720p, and 480p. The story unfolds through a nonlinear narrative, featuring frequent flashbacks and flash-forwards, marked by a digital clock indicating the timeline shifts. The plot centers on Wilee, a Columbia Law School graduate disillusioned with the legal profession. He chooses the thrill of being a New York City bicycle messenger over a conventional career, despite constant disagreements with his girlfriend, Vanessa, who urges him to pursue a more conventional path. Wilee’s unconventional bike, a steel frame with a fixed gear and no brakes, mirrors his rebellious spirit.
The story takes a dramatic turn when Vanessa’s roommate, Nima, entrusts Wilee with a crucial mission. Nima has saved $50,000 over two years to pay Mr. Leung, a Chinese hawala broker, for a ticket that will help smuggle her son and mother from China to the United States. However, a local loan shark, Mr. Lin, discovers the ticket’s value and enlists Bobby Monday, a gambling-addicted NYPD detective, to retrieve it in exchange for clearing his debt.
As the deadline approaches, Wilee races against time to deliver the ticket to Sister Chen by 7 pm, while Monday relentlessly pursues him. The tension escalates as the film explores themes of loyalty, risk, and the pursuit of freedom.
Cast director: David Koepp
Cast actor: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Michael Shannon, Jamie Chung, Dania Ramirez, Wolé Parks, Aasif Mandvi, Christopher Place, Henry O, Hoon Lee, Anthony Chisholm
Original name: Premium Rush