Joseph Gordon-Levitt Takes Premium Rush

[Hunter Rider]

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=60846

Source:Variety (http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118011200.html?categoryid=13&cs=1)
November 12, 2009


David Koepp will direct Premium Rush for Sony's Columbia Pictures from a screenplay he wrote with his frequent collaborator John Kamps, reports Variety.

Gavin Polone (Zombieland) is producing, marking the fifth project on which he has worked with Koepp.

The story centers on a twentysomething New York City bike messenger who picks up an envelope at Columbia U. A dirty cop is desperate to get his hands on the envelope and chases the bike messenger throughout the city.

The trade says the film will carry a bid budget and feature the kind of elaborate chases associated with a William Friedkin pic.

I think this could be a fun slice of action entertainment, somehow I am already imagining Shia getting cast as the bike messenger, the question is will it be a motorbike or a bicycle? :oldrazz:

[Hunter Rider]

http://www.heatvisionblog.com/2010/05/joseph-gordonlevitt-eyeing-roles-in-two-action-thrillers-exclusive.html

Joseph Gordon-Levitt, who last starred as a lovelorn man in "(500) Days of Summer," is taking a turn into action territory.
The actor is in final negotiations to star in "Premium Rush," a Columbia chase thriller being directed by David Koepp.

"Rush" sees Gordon-Levitt as a New York bike messenger who picks up an envelope at Columbia University, only to be chased throughout the city by a dirty cop desperate to get his hands on it.
Koepp, one of the town's hottest screenwriters, wrote the script with John Kamps. Gavin Polone, who produced "Zombieland" for the studio, is producing the pic, which is eyeing a late-summer start. Matt Tolmach and Elizabeth Cantillon are overseeing for the studio.


My interest in this just shot up.

[Hunter Rider]

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=67170

Shannon and Chung Joining Premium Rush

Source: The Hollywood Reporter (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/film/news/e3i80aa430b917f5eca5382e7a944a51d18)
June 20, 2010


Michael Shannon and Jamie Chung are joining Joseph Gordon-Levitt in the Columbia Pictures thriller Premium Rush, to be directed by John Kamps from a script by David Koepp.

The film centers on a New York bike messenger (Gordon-Levitt) who picks up an envelope at Columbia University, only to be chased throughout the city by a dirty cop desperate to get his hands on it.

Shannon plays the deceptively affable cop with a violent temper. Chung would play Gordon-Levitt's ex, a fellow daredevil bike messenger who helps him outwit the cop.

Gavin Polone is producing the film.

[Carmine Falcone]

Joseph Gordon Levitt starring and Michael Shannon as the dirty cop? I'm so there. Both very talented actors, Shannon especially. I watched the (utterly, utterly disturbing) horror flick Bug yesterday. Shannon's performance was ****ing terrifying and fearless. This might turn out to be a cool little flick!

[Doctor Jones]

This could be cool. It's a cool little concept that could do more than we think. I'm a fan of Koepp and the cast is solid.

[Dr. Evil]

Michael Shannon is grossly underrated.

Jamie Chung is hot, but I don't know if she has any talent at all.

[Hunter Rider]

http://www.slashfilm.com/2010/07/20/first-look-joseph-gordon-levitt-in-premium-rush/

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/571/zz40cf8b4c.jpg (http://img18.imageshack.us/i/zz40cf8b4c.jpg/)

[TNC9852002]

Nice pic, but I don't have huge expectations for this one..

[Nivek]

Shades of Quicksilver (Kevin Bacon).

[CelticPredator]

I've yet to see an action film, where the main character is in shorts. Should be interesting....the shorts action I mean. :hehe:

[I SEE SPIDEY]

I've loved JGL for years so I'll give the movie and shot eventhough I'm not expecting much.

[jdogg willie]

Finally, Levitt is in a movie where he is the lead character... long time coming IMHO

[Abraham]

http://thecia.com.au/reviews/b/images/brick-poster-1.jpg

http://www.wildaboutmovies.com/images_2/LookoutMoviePoster.jpghttp://www.thecinemasource.com/moviesdb/images/the_lookout.jpg

these didn't count??

[Paroxysm]

Shades of Quicksilver (Kevin Bacon).

Indeed, forgot all about that movie.

[KenK]

And lord knows we need another bike messenger thriller!!! :hehe:

Seriously though, I usually look forward to most films Gordon-Levitt stars in. The Lookout, Brick, Mysterious Skin, great roles all around.

[Prison Mike]

I will always remember Levitt as Tommy from 3rd Rock from the Sun. :yay:

[TNC9852002]

That or Angels in the Outfield.. :p

[Dark Donnie]

And lord knows we need another bike messenger thriller!!! :hehe:

Seriously though, I usually look forward to most films Gordon-Levitt stars in. The Lookout, Brick, Mysterious Skin, great roles all around.

Agreed.....can't wait to see a trailer for this.

[TNC9852002]

JGL has that kind of potential to be the next Tom Cruise if he wants...

[corby]

That pic of him reminds me of the scout in Team Fortress 2 :hehe:

[dark_b]

;)

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[Rac]

My first real wreck today. Busted through the rear window of a cab. Luckily got my elbows up. Coulda been way worse. No, but it was my fault, I was going too fast. The director, Dave Koepp, was extremely concerned for my well-being, but I made him RECord the wound. Anyway, Premium Rush (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1547234/) is gonna be awesome. Gratuitous ER footage to follow, stay tuned…Video: http://tumblr.com/x6denkdgp

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[Crook]

JGL is such a laid-back guy. It just seems like he appreciates life. :funny: :up:

[ross2287]

He's one of those actors I'd just love to hang out with for a day.

[dark_b]

i agree. i would hand out with him.

[TNC9852002]

Dania!!

[rashad]

'Premium Rush' Theatrical Trailer!
http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1810166677/video/26625081

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(http://premiumrush.com/)

[dark_b]

looks like a fantastic adrenaline movie.

to bad that they spoiled the ending with the last shot. joking :awesome:

[scifiwolf]

Looks freakin awesome!

[Prison Mike]

It's like Cellular...on a bike!

[Hunter Rider]

Looks like a pretty exciting thriller and we know JGL will deliver in the lead, plus the hero having a mountain bike as his mode of transport brings up some interesting action sequence possibilities. It looks like Chung's role is not as initially reported, that appears to be Dania Ramirez's role.

[Gold Samurai]

The beginning reminded of Spider-man 2. JGL's boss is also the guy from Spider-man 2. Peter's Pizza boss.

[Prison Mike]

The beginning reminded of Spider-man 2. JGL's boss is also the guy from Spider-man 2. Peter's Pizza boss.

That's what I was thinking too! Maybe he switched careers after Peter Parker single handedly brought down his pizza business.

[Ultra Lantern]

This movie looks real good,I'll see it when it comes out.

[Doctor Jones]

Too many goddamn money shots.

[BatFan88]

i saw the trailer and its looking great.

[SuperSoldier985]

It's weird.

The response from the trailer seems really mixed. Some people love it, some people hate it. I remember the trailer looking pretty engaging and something I'd really like to check out.

[The Guard]

This looks really generic based on the trailer. The end of the trailer is just a bunch of random soap opera style shots and quotes...not a well put together trailer at all.

[Asteroid-Man]

The trailer sucks, but the premise is awesome!

[Hunter Rider]

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=86010

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[BizarroAids]

It's like Cellular...on a bike!

More like Quicksilver with Kevin Bacon.

[Hunter Rider]

New Trailer for Premium Rush (http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=90901)

[venus_ice]

Ugh. I love him but it's awful. So terrible.

[Call Me Darkman]

It looks ridiculous... but it could be entertaining.

[kvz5]

No. Just no. :(

[terry78]

I feel like this thing is beneath both JGL and Shannon, but it was shot a while back so whatever. I may go see it just to see those two interact.

[Rowsdower!]

Does anyone else find it funny whenever movies come out starring two or more superhero movie actors from different franchises? I wonder how many there have been. Off the top of my head:

Premium Rush - Zod and Robin
Speechless - Superman and Batman
The Prestige - Wolverine and Batman (Alfred, too!)
The Town - Daredevil, Hawkeye and Maya Hansen
The A-Team - Nite Owl and Ra's al Ghul
Scoop - Wolverine and Black Widow
Les Miserables - Wolverine, Catwoman and Jor-El

[DarkSovereignty]

I'm actually looking forward to seeing this. I like all the talent involved and I've never seen a movie directed by David Koepp.

[Ultimatehero]

Bourne Legacy - Hawkeye and The Hulk!

:)

Yeah, notice that too.

[Rowsdower!]

Bourne Legacy - Hawkeye and The Hulk!

:)

Yeah, notice that too.

Heh, good one. I forgot about that. I wonder if that it was ever awkward on the set between Renner and Norton over that, or if Norton truly doesn't care anymore.

[Chrisbarnes182]

I am looking forward to seeing this film

[The Guard]

Well, it has a 73% rating on RT.

I feel like that might be the "Joseph Gordon Levitt" effect.

Anyone seen it yet?

[E.NormusJohnson]

This looks pretty awful... I think JGL needs to slowdown the movie making tornado he's become in the last year or so before he becomes overexposed.

[Ultimatehero]

I'm seeing this on Saturday. I think it's also partly due to David Koepp, that guy rarely lets me down so I'm giving it the benefit of the doubt.

[terry78]

Obviously he made this before he did Inception, 20/20 and what not. Probably around G.I. Joe.

[E.NormusJohnson]

I'm not gonna lie before I saw the title of this I thought I was seeing Paperboy: The Movie.

[obin_gam]

I think it looks enjoyable. Chase movies with new concepts should be encouraged.

[Slushy]

Reminds me of Enemy Of The State.

[bullets]

I was thinking the same thing. It's probably because of the opening scene of that film. I do want to see this though.

[DarkSovereignty]

saw this last night, thought it was fun, but really silly. And I mean REALLY silly. I enjoyed it, the performances are good, although Michael Shannon was hilarious, like a living cartoon character in certain scenes. I'd recommend it though.

[venus_ice]

Terrible.

[terry78]

It was fun, almost kind of a self aware thing going on for the most part. It had kind of an action comedy vibe going, it seemed like Koepp was channeling his work on the first Spider-Man. The three possible death scenarios JGL visualized during that one scene was hilarious.

[craigdbfan]

I'm not gonna lie before I saw the title of this I thought I was seeing Paperboy: The Movie.:lmao:

Now that you mention it I can totally see this being who "Paperboy" eventually grows up into.

[CrypticOne]

Can't wait to see this. Looks fun. I thought this was supposed to come out earlier this year, too. Like February or something.

[Spideyfan93]

2-i3yD9a2jM

Video Review! Feel like it could've been much better...but it wasn't god awful either.

[Superhero 101]

I actually want to see this movie I heard its quite decent

[terry78]

Oh, and Jamie Chung and Dania Ramirez in the same flick?


:awesome:

[The Guard]

Now that you mention it I can totally see this being who "Paperboy" eventually grows up into.

Eh. I much prefer that he grows up and sleeps with Nicole Kidman.

[Rowsdower!]

Eh. I much prefer that he grows up and sleeps with Nicole Kidman.

:hehe:

I wonder how that movie turned out. The preview made it look pretty good, but after watching it, I felt like it spoiled the whole movie for me.

[Poeman]

reviews are praising this film

[terry78]

It's basically a video game almost. Like a less crazy version of Crank.

[Blackman]

Just watched this. I thought it was crap. I felt the tone was really weird. A lot of the characters were just meh. The chase scenes were cool though

4/10

[gwynplaine]

Just watched this. I thought it was crap. I felt the tone was really weird. A lot of the characters were just meh. The chase scenes were cool though

4/10
You're generous. 2/10:woot:

[Blackman]

lol I liked the chase scenes that garnered a 4 tops. Maybe a 3. I'm so surprised this got good reviews

[pr0xyt0xin]

Loved this flick. But I ride fixed gear so I might be biased. :D