New bottle of old wine, nothing new

Garry 2022-04-20 09:01:25

Old-fashioned movies, old-fashioned plots, old-fashioned actors.

If it weren't for the violent catharsis, the blood-sucking racing car, the deadly gunfight, and the attractive heroine, this film would have no features at all. It can be said that it is the mixture of many fierce materials that makes this film an action film with only viewing value.

The subject matter itself is not very flattering, and the handling method is not very flattering. It is estimated that the editing is too much, and many flaws in the plot are not very conspicuous against the backdrop of the scene, but in order to improve the realm of the film, these backgrounds and related interludes are essential. It's a pity that in "Death Speed", these things are all gone, and the rest is just to stimulate the adrenaline.

In addition to being blunt, this film loses its soul. Perhaps, the director himself did not intend to give it a soul. It's a pity that when I saw the genre, I instantly thought of "The Shawshank Redemption".

Aside from the new skin, this movie is nothing.

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Extended Reading
  • Candace 2022-03-22 09:01:27

    R-rated industrial violence aesthetics, smooth narration, cool camera shots, prison setting, Jason Statham's full body and deep accent, gay association (also machine gun joe), irony in the era of entertainment (life), the whole film is very manly, but Don't get bored.

  • Marcellus 2022-03-24 09:01:30

    After watching the "Fast and Furious" series and then looking back at Jason's classic a few years ago, it still feels like a "Dead Fly" classic! First of all, his plot is more exciting and full of tension. Although the racing car in the prison is not gorgeous at all, the design of its stunts and visual effects are perfect without bugs, and the various action scenes are more natural and coherent! In addition, Natalie Martinez is so beautiful, sexy and graceful~ It also adds a lot to the film!

Death Race quotes

  • Lists: [to Jensen] You've already met the local chapter of the Brotherhood. Their driver, Pachenko, has killed nine men on the track. Nobody knows how many off.

  • Lists: Travis Colt. Our local superstar. He used to race for Nascar...

    Gunner: Yeah, he was good too.

    Lists: ...until he fell asleep behind the wheel of his Mercedes with the help of a bottle of scotch and a handful of ludes. Wiped out the entire patio of Moscala, sent a dozen people to the hospital... and killed three of them.

    Coach: Technically, he's the best driver in here but a mean son of a bitch quitter.