Acceleration (film)

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Acceleration
Acceleration poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed byMichael Merino
Daniel Zirilli
Written byMichael Merino
Produced by Natalie Burn
Starring Sean Patrick Flanery
Dolph Lundgren
Chuck Liddell
Natalie Burn
Danny Trejo
Quinton "Rampage" Jackson
CinematographyJan-Michael Losada
Edited by Mike Mendez
Music byGregory De Iulio
Production
company
7Heaven Productions
Distributed by CineTel Films
Release date
  • November 8, 2019 (2019-11-08)
Running time
85 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Acceleration is a 2019 American action film directed by Michael Merino and Daniel Zirilli. [1] The film stars Sean Patrick Flanery, Dolph Lundgren, Chuck Liddell, Danny Trejo, Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and Natalie Burn, who also produced. [2] [3] [4]

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Plot

Crime lord Vladik Zorich, whose influence permeates the seedy underbelly of Los Angeles, is double-crossed by his most trusted operative, Rhona Zyocki. Vladik retaliates by kidnapping Rhona's young son, forcing Rhona to eliminate Vladik's worst enemies and retrieve valuable goods and information, all in one fateful night. Vladik sets out the 'rules' to his 'game' and oversees Rhona's every move as she navigates the darkened city streets.

Cast

Release

Theatrical

Acceleration was released theatrically in the United States on November 8, 2019.

Reception

Critical response

The film has received mostly negative reviews from critics, with Frank Scheck of The Hollywood Reporter, Noel Murray of the Los Angeles Times, and Richard Whittaker of The Austin Chronicle criticizing the film's poor plot. [5]

References

  1. "Acceleration". The Austin Chronicle . November 8, 2019. Retrieved November 18, 2019.
  2. "'Acceleration': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter . November 7, 2019. Retrieved November 18, 2019.
  3. "'Acceleration': Film Review". Detroit Free Press . November 7, 2019. Retrieved November 18, 2019.
  4. "ETC News: Exclusive clip from "Acceleration" movie starring Danny Trejo, Dolph Lundgren, and Chuck Liddell". pwtorch.com. November 1, 2019. Retrieved November 18, 2019.
  5. "Acceleration (2019)". Rotten Tomatoes . Retrieved November 19, 2019.