Death Race
Terminal Island, New York: 2020. Overcrowding in the US penal system has reached a breaking point. Prisons have been turned over to a monolithic Weyland Corporation, which sees jails full of thugs as an opportunity for televised sport. Adrenalized inmates, a global audience hungry for violence and a spectacular, enclosed arena come together to form the 'Death Race', the biggest, most brutal event.
Critics Sentiment
Hennessey releases the Dreadnought tanker truck into the race
Jensen Ames is framed for murdering his wife Suzy
The film jumps from its lowest point during Jensen's predictable framing setup to increasingly exciting action sequences, with the biggest leap occurring when the Dreadnought enters the race.
Death Race delivers exactly what it promises as a mindless action spectacle, starting slowly with predictable setup but building to genuinely thrilling racing sequences. Critics consistently praised the Dreadnought sequence as a standout moment while appreciating Statham's performance and the film's honest approach to being pure entertainment. Despite weak plotting and characterization, the film succeeds as an adrenaline-fueled experience that knows its limitations and delivers solid spectacle within them.
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Jason Statham
Jensen Ames
Joan Allen
Warden Hennessey
Ian McShane
Coach
Tyrese Gibson
Machine Gun Joe Mason
Natalie Martinez
Elizabeth Case
Max Ryan
Pachenko
Jason Clarke
Guard Ulrich
Frederick Koehler
Lists
Jacob Vargas
Gunner
Justin Mader
Travis Colt
Robert LaSardo
Hector Grimm
Robin Shou
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Benz Antoine
Joe's Navigator
Danny Blanco Hall
Joe's Navigator
Christian Paul
Joe's Navigator
Janaya Stephens
Suzy
John Fallon
Neo Nazi
Bruce McFee
Old Timer
Cory Fantie
Disgusted Worker
Russell Ferrier
Angry Worker
Crew
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