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Need For Speed (film)
''Need for Speed'' is a 2014 action thriller film directed and co-edited by Scott Waugh and written by George and John Gatins. It is the film adaptation of the racing video game franchise of the same name by Electronic Arts. The film stars Aaron Paul, Dominic Cooper, Scott Mescudi in his feature film debut, Imogen Poots, Ramón Rodríguez, and Michael Keaton. It tells the story of street racer Tobey Marshall, who sets off to race cross-country as a way of avenging his friend's death at the hands of a rival racer, Dino Brewster. ''Need for Speed'' was released by Touchstone Pictures on March 14, 2014, in 3D, IMAX 3D, and conventional theaters. After its release, the film received generally negative reviews, criticized for its direction, nonsensical story, and acting of the supporting cast, though some praise for Paul's acting. The movie grossed $203 million worldwide. Plot Tobey Marshall is a former race car driver who owns his late father's garage, Marshall Performance Motors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scott Waugh
Scott Waugh (born 1970 or 1971) is an American film director, producer, and former stunt performer, best known for directing the 2012 war film ''Act of Valor'' with Mike McCoy. He also directed the ''Need for Speed'' film adaptation. He won the "10 Directors to Watch" award at the 2012 Palm Springs International Film Festival. He is the younger brother of Ric Roman Waugh Ric Roman Waugh (born February 20, 1968) is an American film director, writer, producer, actor, and former stuntman. He is known for his work in ''Felon'' (2008), ''Snitch'' (2013), and '' Shot Caller'' (2017). He wrote and directed '' Angel Has .... Filmography References External links * Scott Waugh biography 1970s births Living people American film directors American film producers American stunt performers {{US-film-director-1970s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |