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Luke Goss plays a washed-up finance bro who bets his life on drug money. What could go wrong? EVERYTHING.
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Rotten Tomatoes
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Audience Score
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Pressed (2011)

desperation-corestraight-to-DVD energytoxic masculinity cautionary tale

Overview

ThrillerCrime

Brian, (Luke Goss, DEATH RACE 2, HELLBOY II) is desperately trying to seek a "quick fix" business deal that will put him back on top financially after being let go from his executive position at one of the top investment firms. Brian decides to go "all in", investing the rest of his savings into a short-term drug deal that would allow him to preserve his high-end life style. When two recluse teenagers unknowingly intercept the illicit drug money hidden in the back seat of a car, Brian’s deal is botched. He soon finds himself in a desperate situation as he owes a merciless drug lord the missing money. At the same time the teenagers learn that they've stolen from the wrong people. What follows is a twisted tale of greed, deceit, murder and wealth. In this Crime-thriller, three relationships collide in a fantastic saga where only one will get out alive.

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Content warning
the illusion of easy wealthgenerational economic anxietymoral decay of the middle classconsequences of ego-driven decisions

Standout Aspects

Acting

Michael Eklund's unhinged drug lord steals every scene he's in.

Writing

The teen subplot is actually more compelling than the adult drama.

Best for:Solo: When you want to feel better about your own bad decisions.·Background: Fold laundry to this. You'll still follow the plot.·Streaming: Late-night cable energy without the cable bill.
Heads up:Violence: Several brutal beatings and one particularly nasty garage scene.
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Director

Justin Donnelly

ReleasedFeb 18, 2011
Runtime1h 45m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonedark
Feelmedium
QubeFilm

Top Cast

Luke Goss

Luke Goss

Brian

Tyler Johnston

Tyler Johnston

Jesse

Michael Eklund

Michael Eklund

Jimmy

Jeffrey Ballard

Jeffrey Ballard

Sam

Erica Carroll

Erica Carroll

Leanne

Andrew Hedge

Andrew Hedge

Officer Black

Craig Stanghetta

Craig Stanghetta

Joey 'The Boss'

Tanya Champoux

Tanya Champoux

Brian's Mom

Michelle Brezinski

Michelle Brezinski

Lynn - Jesse's mom

Chris Ippolito

Chris Ippolito

Gus

Andrew Zachar

Andrew Zachar

Man in car

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

This was shot in Vancouver on a micro-budget, with Luke Goss doing his own stunts after his Death Race 2 training. The car chase finale used borrowed vehicles from a local dealership.

Cultural

Released in 2011, this captures peak 'recession revenge' cinema—white-collar guys turning to crime after the 2008 crash made their MBAs worthless. Brian's desperation hits different post-2008.

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