Acceleration (film)


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

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.