Review: "Death Race"
Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 7:40PM | By Franck Tabouring 
Seen on: August 22, 2008
The players:
Director: Paul W.S. Anderson, Writer: Paul W.S. Anderson,
Cast: Jason Statham, Joan Allen, Ian McShane, Tyrese Gibson, Natalie Martinez
Facts of interest: Based on 1975's "Death Race 2000."
The plot: A man (Statham) is framed for his wife's murder and forced to participate in a brutal car race in which drivers must kill each other on the road to victory.
Our quick thoughts: For the most part, Paul W.S. Anderson’s “Death Race” offers you exactly what the trailer and TV spots promised: brutal, fast-paced car racing. That’s what you should expect if you plan to see the flick, because that’s all you get for the price of admission. Surprisingly, “Race” is not that bad of a big-screen experience. It’s utterly brainless, sure, but it’s also efficient enough to offer some of you a darn good time.
