Wheelman

‘Wheelman’ Review: Frank Grillo’s Heist Film Takes a Wrong Turn
‘Wheelman’ Review: Frank Grillo’s Heist Film Takes a Wrong Turn
‘Wheelman’ Review: Frank Grillo’s Heist Film Takes a Wrong Turn
As a visual exercise, Wheelman is interesting: The camera never leaves the getaway car(s) being driven by Frank Grillo’s titular professional accomplice, either filming the action from the backseat or from the side of the car’s exterior. That offers a unique, rarely-seen perspective, but it’s ultimately wasted on a film that fails to deliver any actual excitement — exceptionally disappointing when it’s a film produced by Joe Carnahan, a director who knows a thing or two about crafting engaging action thrillers.
‘Wheelman’ Teaser: Frank Grillo Plays a Getaway Driver
‘Wheelman’ Teaser: Frank Grillo Plays a Getaway Driver
‘Wheelman’ Teaser: Frank Grillo Plays a Getaway Driver
Hollywood has seen an abundance of getaway driver movies in recent years, from Nicolas Winding Refn’s Drive to Edgar Wright’s Baby Driver. Now, Netflix is getting in the getaway driver game, with none other than Frank Grillo at the wheel of Wheelman, the streaming service’s tale of crime, family, and a man and his car.