An exhilarating, fast-passed, mind-blowing trip. Death Race takes action movies to whole new heights of insanity. rating: A-
stars: Jason Statham, Joan Allen, Tyrese Gibson, Ian McShane
genre: action
year released: 2008
The film is about a man named Frankenstein (Jason Statham of Transporter and other action-packed films) who is racing for his freedom. In a bizarre story that sends prisons into races for their freedom. If they win five they are free, but the warden of the prison (Joan Allen) won’t let anyone out. All the races are fixed to her liking so that it can bring in an internet audience. She broadcasts the death races live on the internet. Frankenstein’s top competition and future partner is Machine Gun Joe (Tyrese Gibson). It’s all about ratings, so when Frankenstein figures it out he puts together a plan to escape. The film is extremely bold with its fast-passed, gory, and intense action. The movie relies on its visual effects, but is backed up with a sold storyline.
I just saw the film after it was released on to DVD. I really wanted to go to the theatre to see it but couldn’t make it there in time. The film has outstanding visual effects that put you right in the action. The action never stops. Statham is one of my favorite actors. He does another wonderful job of being the hero in the film, with his unique personality and great performance in these fast-passed scenes. The casting was perfect with the other actors falling right into their roles. This film was really well put together. The only reason not to see this film is if you absolutely hate action movies, otherwise you better at least check it out once. It’s loud, fast, and tons of fun to watch.
I don't HATE action movies per se, but they tend to put me to sleep. It's the strangest thing - all that hub bub and fighting and car racing and I'm snoring. Example: I've tried to watch The Mummy at least five times - puts me to sleep every time . . . maybe it's just The Mummy?
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