Before there was Statham...
The Story:
The Legend of Frankenstein continues! This sequel to Death Race 2 finishes the saga of Frankenstein, and sets up the 2008 remake starring Jason Statham of the 1970s Roger Corman cult classic.
Confused?
Don't be!
The rules are simple: Convicts in weaponized cars race around trying to kill each other. Win 5 races, you are pardoned! Frankenstein has 4 wins under his belt, but with a transaction that shifts ownership of the Death Race franchise to a new owner, it appears that Frankenstein needs to lose, if he wants to live!
Truth be told, I have to give two thumbs up to not only Death Race 2, but to Death Race (3): Inferno. While I am an admitted Jason Statham film fan, I would actually claim that these two tell a better, more coherent story than his did. Luke Goss does an admirable job as the main character as a cross between Statham and Stone Cold Steve Austin. Plus nearly any film that has Danny Trejo in it, gets an automatic pass for Trejo-ness!
But when you're talking about cars racing and shooting each other (Twisted Metal for the Playstation anyone?) you're not expecting cinematic genius.
Both of the prequels are available for streaming on Netflix as of this writing. Inferno actually isn't even available for purchase or rental until the 22nd of January, so this whole time travel thing is pretty cool!
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You want a great action flick where you can check your brain at the door and enjoy some explosions with your popcorn, look no further...
This is the franchise for you!
Final Grade: A Solid B for a great B Movie franchise!
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