Pierce Brosnan’s mob thriller Fast Charlie arrived on Netflix on June 5, bringing an underrated 2023 action film to the streaming platform. The movie stars Brosnan as Charlie Swift, a veteran fixer tasked with proving he killed the right target to New Orleans’ most ruthless mobster.
Directed by Phillip Noyce and written by Richard Wenk, Fast Charlie is based on Victor Gischler’s 2001 novel Gun Monkeys. Brosnan enlists Morena Baccarin’s character, the victim’s ex-wife, to help navigate the fallout. The supporting cast includes Gbenga Akinnagbe as the antagonist Beggar Mercado, along with James Caan in his final film performance.
Critics have given Fast Charlie an 83% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 30 reviews. The film runs 90 minutes and blends action with dark comedy, offering what reviewers call a slickly watchable thriller that benefits from Brosnan’s charming lead performance and Noyce’s brisk direction.
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Sources
- Yahoo Entertainment — Netflix release date, cast information, Rotten Tomatoes score, and film synopsis
- Rotten Tomatoes — Critics consensus, ratings, and cast details
