The first trailer and images for Dreamworks' videogame adaptation "Need for Speed" have been released. The film stars Aaron Paul ("Breaking Bad") as a car mechanic who has been framed for murder. After being released from jail, he begin a cross-country race against time to get revenge on the man who framed him (Dominic Cooper). The whole synopsis is a bit more complicated, but you can read it for yourself after the jump. The surprising thing about the trailer is that it really digs into its revenge flick premise, showing off car chases and intense slow motion sequences, all accompanied by an equally intense orchestral soundtrack. I was expecting the trailer to be an over-the-top showcase of techno music, car explosions and scantily clad babes, but it seems that the filmmakers are going for something more ambitious. It remains to be seen if it's too ambitious for its videogame roots. The film is directed by Scott Waugh ("Act of Valor") and also stars Imogen Poots, Kid Cudi, Ramon Rodriguez, Rami Malek, Harrison Gilbertson, Dakota Johnson and Michael Keaton. "Need for Speed" opens on March 14, 2014.
Check out the trailer and images after the jump.
Official Synopsis
"Based on the most successful racing video game franchise ever with over 140 million copies sold, DreamWorks Pictures’ “Need for Speed” captures the thrills of the game in a real-world setting. An exciting return to the great car-culture films of the 1960s and ’70s, when authenticity brought a new level of intensity to the action, “Need for Speed” taps into what makes the American myth of the open road so enticing. The story chronicles a near-impossible cross-country race against time—one that begins as a mission for revenge, but proves to be one of redemption. In a last attempt to save his struggling garage, blue-collar mechanic Tobey Marshall (Aaron Paul)—who with his team skillfully builds and races muscle cars on the side—reluctantly partners with wealthy, arrogant ex-NASCAR driver Dino Brewster (Dominic Cooper). Just as a major sale to car broker Julia Bonet (Imogen Poots) looks like it will save the business, a disastrous, unsanctioned race results in Dino framing Tobey for manslaughter. Two years later and fresh out of prison, Tobey is set on revenge with plans to take down Dino in the high-stakes De Leon race—the Super Bowl of underground racing. To get there in time, Tobey must run a high-octane, action-packed gauntlet, dodging cops coast-to-coast and dealing with fallout from a dangerous bounty Dino put on his car. With his loyal crew and the surprisingly resourceful Julia as allies, Tobey defies odds at every turn and proves that even in the flashy world of exotic supercars, the underdog can still finish first."
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