Weekly Movie Review: Death Race
Alright kiddies, it’s time for another one of my movie reviews. This just happens to be over one of the better action movies i’ve seen recently: Death Race. Death Race is directed by Paul W.S. Anderson, who is known for making movies based off games (good movies, not Uwe Boll shit). So far he’s tackled Mortal Kombat and Resident Evil, but this time around, he’s made a remake. The original Death Race was made back in the 70’s, and it had the same premise: convicts on Terminal Island take part in a race called Death Race. The cars are testosterone-infused beasts, complete with machine guns, armor, and rocket launchers. This iteration stars Jason Statham, an ex-con and ex-race car driver who is wrongly imprisoned. While in jail, the warden tells him that he could win his freedom, but only if he takes part in the Death Race. She explains that whoever wins Death Race 5 times wins their freedom, and she wants him to take on the persona of Frankenstein, a popular driver who is loved by the fans (Death Race is a pay-per-view event). Frankstein has won 4 times, and Jason Statham must win just one more time, and he will gain his freedom. Of course, there is more to her plot, and it is eventually unraveled in the film, but I tend to not give out too many details. The film is full of blood, language, and violence, which is perfect for any guy looking for a good action flick. The acting is a bit stale at times, but then again, the acting isn’t the main focus. Instead, the movie is focused more on badass action pieces and humorous dialogue, along with Jason Statham’s Transporter-esque ass-kickery. Movie rated R for violence and language. My rating: 7.5/10
