- Release Date: 2008
- Runtime: 105 min
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller
- Starring: Jason Statham, Joan Allen, Ian McShane, Tyrese Gibson ... see all
- Director: Paul W.S. Anderson
- Plot: In 2012, amid economic chaos and high unemployment, Americans by the millions watch criminals with life sentences race armored cars on Terminal Island. Two-thirds of the combatants die but the... Read more
User Reviews
Good Effort
Jan 23, 2009
crickinneck - yahoo.com
Jan 23, 2009crickinneck - yahoo.com
Jason Statham is the British version of a young Clint Eastwood, with the steely stare. He has more than just 6-guns, with guns for arms and martial arts brutal skills. If he wasn't going totally bald, he could do it all.... Full review
great movie!
Jan 22, 2009
jordanyeh88 - yahoo.com
Jan 22, 2009jordanyeh88 - yahoo.com
This movie was so exciting. It kept me on the edge of the seat. I'm sick of those stupid critics that are so harsh towards movies. Well at least for me, a good movie is basically one I can enjoy watching... Full review
It's better than Fast and the Furious!!
Jan 21, 2009
vasquez3987 - yahoo.com
Jan 21, 2009vasquez3987 - yahoo.com
Jason S. Is the Bruce Willis of this generation. He is really good in most of his films. If you seen his films you would understand what I am talking about. The racing scenes were amazing the supporting cast wasn't bad... Full review
Pretty Awesome...
Jan 20, 2009
solidstatefan2006 - yahoo.com
Jan 20, 2009solidstatefan2006 - yahoo.com
This movie was awesome. Great cast and Great story. This is Original at it's "T". Statham is by far one of the greatest action Heros!!! Wish he would of done the Bond Part. That would of been cool. But This movie... Full review
Entertaining but just that
Jan 14, 2009
det_clouseau - yahoo.com
Jan 14, 2009det_clouseau - yahoo.com
The special effects were dark. When watched in HD you could tell the animation. The story line is a little too far fetched I mean giving convicted murderers loaded machine guns?... Full review
This is good
Jan 12, 2009
bmaster4616 - yahoo.com
Jan 12, 2009bmaster4616 - yahoo.com
I loved this movie. There is alot of actiion throughout the movie. The camra was shaky but it still was good.... Full review
Great action movie!
Jan 10, 2009
HondaMan777 - yahoo.com
Jan 10, 2009HondaMan777 - yahoo.com
Yeah, its violent but it's entertaining! It paints a picture that is also entirely possible in 2012 given our current financial crisis coupled with the so-called "change" we will be getting soon. Any ways, Jason Statham is one of the best... Full review
Pretty Cool Flick
Jan 06, 2009
lunarluau - yahoo.com
Jan 06, 2009lunarluau - yahoo.com
Although the story is different than the original Death Race 2000, it still sticks to the original concept and provides a lot of entertainment and action. This movie is action packed from the very first scene. NObody is going to win... Full review
Movie is better than OK
Jan 06, 2009
gmcclurejr - yahoo.com
Jan 06, 2009gmcclurejr - yahoo.com
Well the movie was not to bad , I wanted to kill that B***ch warden . Anyway better than a typical race or prison movie . But it still wasnt great . I just cant think of too many good or... Full review
Great Movie
Jan 04, 2009
alzeiber - yahoo.com
Jan 04, 2009alzeiber - yahoo.com
This movie may have been bashed by critics, but then I don't usually agree with them anyway. This movie was great... why does a movie always have to make you think to be good? The movie may have been implausible, but... Full review
Critics Reviews
| Feb 18, 2009Telegraph, UK
Making the assumption that no one is going to watch Death Race expecting high art, there really is a lot to like about this film.....and find Gibson a little bland....Characterisation, motivation and plot are all weak points (really what did you expect) but dialogue is alternatively brilliantly funny and hilariously bad.....The cast really is quite impressive, even....as ever we love Statham.... ... Full Review
| Jan 29, 2009Urban Cinefile
Jason Statham looks as though he could play the role of Jensen Ames in his sleep and all credit goes to Statham for making him as interesting as he does.
When three-time speedway champion Jensen Ames (Jason Statham) is framed for murdering his wife, he is sent to Terminal Island, where the country's worst criminals are imprisoned.
... Full Review
| Jan 15, 2009DVD Town
Death Race" is an enjoyable film.....While this is another very good looking release of "Death Race," the desaturated palette hinders the film....The film was cheesy, but it was fun....the visuals of the film have been twisted and contorted by Director of Photography Scott Kevan to create a visual world where colors are muted....This is easily my favorite Paul W.S. Anderson picture and one of only two films directed by the filmmaker.... ... Full Review
| Jan 14, 2009Film.com
On DVD: Death Race Is Stupid Exploitation Fun, Just Like The Original
Death Race is one of my favorite movies from last year.
Death Race , as it turns out, is one of my very favorite things to come out last year.
... Full Review
| Jan 11, 2009DVD Town
I have always enjoyed claiming that W.S. stands for ´Weasel Shyte,´ and I´ll surprise you right now by saying that "Death Race" is an enjoyable film.
The film was cheesy
There is a certain bad-assed element that makes "Death Race
... Full Review
News
Details On The Paul W.S. Anderson Produced DEATH RACE: FRANKENSTEIN LIVES!!
aintitcool.com –
2009-11-13
SpoilerTV has a breakdown of casting & plot details for DEATH RACE: FRANKENSTEIN LIVES. Written by Tony Giglio, the film will be produced by Paul W.S. ... Full Article
Rumor Mill Roundup: Megan Fox Nudity, 'Riddick 3,' 'Death Race' Prequel and More
ropeofsilicon.com –
2009-08-12
Death Race Prequel On The Way
screenrant.com –
2009-08-12
Death Race Movie Review
associatedcontent.com –
2009-03-24
I Might Surprise You"Jensen Ames is a hardworking, average joe who has a wife and a baby girl. He just lost his job as a steel worker due to economic crisis.In an unexpected turn of events Jensen's wife is killed... ... Full Article
The 2008 Flaming Hobbit Award
cinemablend.com –
2009-01-01
The Flaming Hobbit is presented each year or so (unreliability is the sheer essence of the FH) to the best bad movie of the year. ... Full Article

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