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Written August 22, 2008
Death Race...Not a Disgrace!

by sweetivylyn

Wasn't sure what I was getting myself into, but decided to go to the 1st show at 10:00Am; there were 5 people total including myself; for some reason a man and a woman who had come in together left after 20 minutes; no clue why since the action hadn't really started yet;
The thing I liked most about this film were the stunts! It's been a while since a halfway decent action flick has been out and if action is what you're looking for, then by all means go see it!
The premise is it's now 2012 and all the prison systems are under private control; the goal is to make as much money as they can by televising "Death Races"; by kicking it up a notch after each race, they're making tons of money;
Won't give away anything else except that it's pretty much a guy movie, there are some truly spectacular stunts and there are at least 2 instances where I was slightly horrified;
The acting is OK, but nothing to write home about but I was satisfied and didn't feel like I was ripped off;
- 23 out of 27 found this review helpful.
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Written August 27, 2008
Jason was grest

by mabandit

Statham was good and Gibson was a fitting supporting actor. Id had action and had a good storyline to go with it. I would recommend seeing this movie.
- 9 out of 10 found this review helpful.
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Written August 25, 2008
Very GOOD!!!

by SADDY82

I went to go see this movie with my husband, I really didn't want to go see it, but I was wrong the movie was great. It was action packed, with a little bit of comedy which made up for us not seeing "The House Bunny" lol! Jason Statham as always great acting the other actors were good as well. I liked Joan Allen as a villan very interesting...Tyrese it was just like watching him in 2 fast 2 furious again...
- 14 out of 20 found this review helpful.
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Written October 9, 2008
Love, Love, Loved It

by Missmeg381

Fantastic movie and a must see if you are into action films. I like that it isn't a story that has been told over and over agin. If you liked The Fast and the Furious movies you'll love Death Race too. Stratham gives and excellent performance.
- 16 out of 26 found this review helpful.
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Written September 20, 2008
Will make you race your car after watching ..

by KenRmaster

Jason Statham does his thing in this joint .. the action is fast pace and starts from the credits so I was hooked ... Tyreese does a good job in this one too he doesn't come off fake or wack like he might sometimes and both of they're characters mend well and gives the movie a great rivalry ..... all I got to say is the action was crazy hot and this movie is for people who love Blood & Violence ( like do ) so go if you want some serious action and it might be something you saw before but now like this .... not at all .. enjoy ...
- 10 out of 14 found this review helpful.
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Written August 28, 2008
Death race

by ef9boy88

Excelent movie, if you liked Jason Stathem's other movies you will deffenitely love this one. It is fast pased, and full of action, brings back memories of Twisted Metal games from Playstation. Fast cars Beautiful women and lots of destruction and Mayhem. Movie is a bit gory, but entertaining none the less.
- 8 out of 11 found this review helpful.
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Written October 4, 2008
Death Race....

by my_bologna2

I did not want to go see this movie it looked so stupid, but my boyfriend made me. I loved it. I dont know why it was just great and I want to buy it now! I recommend it!!!
- 17 out of 29 found this review helpful.
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Written August 24, 2008
AWESOME ACTION MOVIE!!

by movie_fanatic10

Death Race is absolutely GREAT!!! i loved every minute of it. there wasn't a moment in this movie that i thought was boring. Every cast member did a great performance. I though Natalie Martinez was HOT!! =]
It had a lot of action from beginning to end!
- 10 out of 15 found this review helpful.
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So-so
Written August 24, 2008
Well, It Ain't the Indy 500

by amamoviecritic

This turned out to be a fairly predictable action-thriller flick. As you watch you begin to get confused over similarities to other such movies in recent years; even the theme of gladiatorial fights to amuse the crowds is old hat. There really isn?t any serious plot, no depth in acting, inadequate character development beyond surface appearances, and very little originality in special effects, but the violence is palatable and edgy. Jason Stratham thrives in this venue, but frankly did a much better job in The Bank Job. It was fun to see Ian McShane in a much more muted role where his raw and rustic wise Grandpa role could shine without obscenity being the keystone of his expressions. Joan Allen, from the Bourne series, heightened her role as caustic, controlling, demanding, and otherwise ****** character to a new level. Tyrese Gibson as Machine Gun Joe, the rival, and Natalie Martinez playing Case the navigator, did add strength to storyline.
- 7 out of 10 found this review helpful.
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Written September 4, 2008
A great thrill ride

by saturnaa3

I fondly remember "Death Race 2000" so I was looking forward to this loose re-make.. then was over the moon when I saw JasonStathan was playing the lead. It is action packed, very entertaining and doesn't disappoint.. I'm def. going to see this one again. *NOT for little kids, so parents.. leave the little ones @ home*
- 5 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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Written September 21, 2008
Death Race

by opkcoqui3

Pure action from start to finish ...I like it a lot
- 7 out of 10 found this review helpful.
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Written September 4, 2008
Friggin awesome!

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If you are an action/adventure buff, you MUST SEE this flick. Loved it.
- 9 out of 14 found this review helpful.
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Written August 31, 2008
Great movie!

by Irishsweethrt17

I thought this movie was very very good. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time! Well worth the money. Awesome movie! Is rated R for a reason though.
- 6 out of 8 found this review helpful.
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So-so
Written September 1, 2008
Not bad

by Skullbiter

Death Race wasn't THAT bad. If you're a Jason Statham fan, it's probably worth seeing. HOWEVER, I thought the plot was rather weak. The action sequences WERE pretty cool, especially ones with the Dreadnought. There are other movies out that are better.
- 7 out of 10 found this review helpful.
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Written September 5, 2008
Jason Statham strikes again

by mttank

I had confidence going in to see this movie due to two words: Jason Statham... and I was right. The other actors were well chosen also, it all seemed to fit perfectly. There were a few minor plot holes and a few things could have been better in regards to explinations and practicality, but all in all it's hard to notice those things when the fierce action of a warzone racetrack free for all is in your face. Even the tension between characters was kept interesting, and Jason kicked butt through it all, as usual. Along with the other main characters. I'd give more than two thumbs up if I had them.
- 5 out of 7 found this review helpful.
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