Momentum (2015)

Momentum is the kind of lean, propulsive thriller that doesn’t waste your time: it grabs you early, keeps tightening the screws, and delivers a steady rhythm of chases, fights, and close calls that feel built for a Friday-night watch. Olga Kurylenko sells the movie’s appeal with a capable, physical presence, while James Purefoy brings a cool, predatory edge that turns the cat-and-mouse into something deliciously tense. The vibe is slick and punchy rather than deep and brooding, with enough conspiracy flavor to keep the stakes simmering between bursts of action. It’s not for viewers hunting airtight plotting or prestige drama, but if you want a fast, watchable crime-action ride that’s more fun than it has any right to be, this one delivers.

Momentum is clearly aiming for slick, Bourne-lite cat-and-mouse thrills with a capable heroine, fast chases, and a shadowy conspiracy driving the urgency. The problem is the story feels thin and oddly weightless, so the twists and “big” reveals land like placeholders rather than punches, and the tension never really earns its stakes. Action fans who just want clean, no-frills momentum and don’t mind plot logic taking a back seat may get a serviceable 90 minutes, helped by a committed lead and a few decent set pieces. If you need sharp writing, believable motivations, or a thriller that builds real suspense instead of just moving from beat to beat, this one will likely feel generic and forgettable.