Fast Company (1979) is an underrated Cronenberg movie that I recently watched on HBOMAX. The storyline follows an aging drag car racer and his protege who work for a corrupt company owner. When he threatens to take his cars elsewhere the drag car racer decides to steal the car and race on his own. A game of cat and mouse ensues between the financial-backer and the racer.
As previously referenced this movie is directed by David Cronenberg (Crimes of the Future) and stars William Smith (Red Dawn), John Saxon (A Nightmare on Elm Street), Claudia Jennings (Death Sport), George Buza (X-Men) and Nicholas Campbell (The Dead Zone).
This is a grindhouse gem in every way. The cinematography is classic 70s and I adored the race scenes and various explosions. The opening explosion was a perfect way to start the film. The muscle cars are beautiful, and Claudia Jennings is absolutely gorgeous. John Saxon was a great villain and Smith was easy to root for. I will say that the Smith and Jennings "love scenes" were a bit odd and didn't seem natural. The storyline is fun to watch unfold, and while a bit unrealistic and over the top, it was entertaining until the final race.
Overall, this movie is far from perfect but definitely worth a watch. I would score this a 7/10 and strongly recommend it.
As previously referenced this movie is directed by David Cronenberg (Crimes of the Future) and stars William Smith (Red Dawn), John Saxon (A Nightmare on Elm Street), Claudia Jennings (Death Sport), George Buza (X-Men) and Nicholas Campbell (The Dead Zone).
This is a grindhouse gem in every way. The cinematography is classic 70s and I adored the race scenes and various explosions. The opening explosion was a perfect way to start the film. The muscle cars are beautiful, and Claudia Jennings is absolutely gorgeous. John Saxon was a great villain and Smith was easy to root for. I will say that the Smith and Jennings "love scenes" were a bit odd and didn't seem natural. The storyline is fun to watch unfold, and while a bit unrealistic and over the top, it was entertaining until the final race.
Overall, this movie is far from perfect but definitely worth a watch. I would score this a 7/10 and strongly recommend it.