DEATH RACE (Death Race (DVD))

Member Name: tuttgarm

Product:	Death Race (DVD)
Date:	25/08/09 (12 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: GREAT ACTION

Disadvantages: TERRIBLE DIALOGUE

Paul Anderson directs this action movie DEATH RACE.

The movie focuses on the DEATH RACE a reality television race where you win by surviving. A man named Frankenstein was legendary at this event, but is killed in a race.
Jason Statham plays Jensen Ames framed for the murder of his wife. On entering prison Ames get's the chance to enter the Death Race in Frankenstein's old car. This doesn't go down well with the brotherhood gang who want revenge. There are three stages to the Death Race all are about staying alive. With women, fast cars and Ian McShane as the mechanic can Statham survive and prove his innocence.

Jason Statham is the king of C list movies and this is no different. He is great in the role as a driver with attitude and destroys anything in his way. His language is vulgar so not for those who are easily offended.

The plot is over the top with women in leather and lots of killing giving it that extra edge and entertainment. There is a great soundtrack with songs full of energy.

The dialogue is terrible and the plot is simple though that's what you expect from Statham movies. The idea of a reality television show where you have to kill people has been done before and more successfully. The special effects and constant action make up for those negatives. I was dissapointed with the ending though as it didn't fit in with the rest of the film.

The DVD extras include a commentary, deleted scenes, behind the scenes and interviews.

Lasting 90 minutes with a 15 viewing certificate, this is a movie where you don't need to think.

Summary: DEATH RACE MINDLESS FUN.