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

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

Plot

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Vladik Zorich, a crime lord whose tentacles permeate the underbelly of a seedy Los Angeles as he deals in guns, gambling, drugs and skin trafficking, finds himself double-crossed by his most trusted operative Rhona Zyocki. Vladik's propensity for power, control, and violence drives him to kidnap Rhona's young son, forcing Rhona to participate in a planned elimination of Vladik's enemies and identities. As her son's life hangs in the balance, she struggles to find and kill Vladik's most violent and twisted foes and regain valuable goods and information, all in one fateful night. To keep her on a short leash, Vladik sets out the 'rules' to his 'game' and oversees Rhona's every move as she navigates the darkened streets of Los Angeles. He underestimates the power of a mother's love, and loses control as his devious plan slowly unravels.

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Release

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Theatrical

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

Reception

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Critical response

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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 all criticizing the film's poor plot.[5]

References

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  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.
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