 Phenomenal portrayal of racing |
| Review Date: September 19, 2001 |
| Reviewer: S. Terrell, Santa Rosa, CA |
| After just viewing the film for the first time, I must say I came out of it thinking that I was extremely impressed. I've been waiting for another film to be made on the world of auto racing, utilizing the technology we have today to add some incredible special effects into the film. Over a decade has passed since Days of Thunder, so how did they do this time with Indy Cars? Very well. As far as the actual basis for the film's plot, it doesn't draw quite as well as Days of Thunder's did. But the acting by both Kip Pardue and Til Schweiger, and the way the plot was acted out and presented really made the film have an unexpected impact. While neither Sly or Burt could come close to matching Robert Duvall, their performances were respectable and didn't lack much. The special effects, while a little much at times in terms of reality, were still awesome and presented very well. The filming techniques such as slo-mo and POV shots were used perfectly, and in extremely good form. As far as the DVD is concerned, the Picture and Sound quality are exceptional and the Extra's are all there, from director commentary to deleted scenes with Sly's commentary. Impressive enough to get me to go out and buy the DVD after renting it, so it's certainly worth a viewing. If anything, it'll give you a new respect for Auto Racing. |
DRIVEN IS AWESOME PERIOD!
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| Review Date: May 23, 2001 |
| Reviewer: jc morrison, Lyons, NY USA |
| I dont care what the critics say this movie was awesome. I couldnt get enough of this movie i loved it. Im gonna go see it again thats how good it was. People are saying there is no story well are they blind because the story is plain and clear. All and all this movie was amazing and should be considered onew of the best films of this year so far. |
"Driven"...better than "Days of Thunder"!!
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| Review Date: September 25, 2001 |
| Reviewer: Nicholas Williams, Memphis, TN United States |
| Do I love this movie or what?! When I saw Driven 4 times in a row at the theater 3 months ago, it kept my adrenaline pumping from start to finish! I loved the different racing locations such as Toronto, Chicago, Japan, and Detroit. Yet, "Driven" puts you (the viewer) into the driver's seat and pushes you way, way past the edge of your seat. Now, as far as the acting should go, "Driven" calls the attention to Sylvester Stallone as a retired race car driver that has been called back into action by his long-time friend and crew chief (Burt Reynolds) to help a rookie driver named Jimmy Bly (Kip Pardue from "Remember The Titans"), who is slipping in the ratings due to the number of races that he lost, thanks to his nemesis, Beau Brandenburg (Til Schweiger), who also has a very, very, very hot girlfriend (Estella Warren). The features on the DVD were extraordinary, like the deleted scenes with Stallone commentary, the behind-the-scenes look at the making of "Driven", and the trailer for the film. But all I have to say is that if you liked "Days of Thunder" from 11 years ago, then you'll definitely love "Driven"! |
A 'Driven' Goal To Be Immortal
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| Review Date: June 5, 2002 |
| Reviewer: Timotee, Torrance, CA USA |
| For some reason this movie didn't make any sense. Sylvester Stallone who was once the student, but is now the teacher? How is that so? Joe Tanto (Stallone) is a retired racer who has been brought back by his old circuit to teach the next best thing. Jimmy Bly is supposed to be the next best racer and he doesn't approve of Tanto's efforts to help him win. Balogna! That kid doesn't know who he's messing with. Obviously he didn't watch the Rambo trilogy or the Rocky movies. You don't mess with that deity! Tanto ran into some of his old friends and his bitter ex-wife played by Gina Gershon. This movie should have been about Stallone and Gershon. Forget the children. If the two hotshot racers want to fight over the swimming chick, then let them! Revile! I want salvation from the deity, but no, he gets disrespected by two boys. They should know that their personal problems aren't going to help them to win the championship. Back and forth they go and in the second-to-last race they both show their true colors and save a fellow driver from dying. That was estimable of them, but in the final race, Tanto could have taken the championship from both of them. He should have! Oh well, everybody lives happily ever after and I was disappointed that the immortal didn't come out on top like he always did. |
Incredible Movie!
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| Review Date: November 21, 2002 |
| Reviewer: , Missouri |
| I was already a racing fan, but seeing this movie really was incredible, from both a racing standpoint, and an acting standpoint. The story was a little flat, but the special effects more than made up for it. Gina Gershon is an INCREDIBLE actress, and plays the role of Cathy very VERY well... And with the DVD, you get to see a little more of the actress thanks to the added scenes. Only on DVD ^_^ |
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