A massive departure from the original, _Death Race_ keeps the cars and kills and forgoes virtually everything else from _2000_. Fun in a very different manner, but still fun, and that's what counts. _Final rating:★★★ - I personally recommend you give it a go._
Get ready for a killer ride.
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.
Top Cast
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
14K
Benz Antoine
Joe's Navigator
Danny Blanco Hall
Joe's Navigator
Christian Paul
Joe's Navigator
Janaya Stephens
Suzy
Reviews
Loud and brash but ultimately entertaining thanks mostly to Jason Statham and some decent racing sequences (well, when the camera wasn't jittery or quick edits). Also some love for Joan Allen making for a fine villain and never a bad thing with Ian McShane even in a supporting role. Nothing great but pretty much well within Paul W.S. Anderson's wheelhouse. **3.5/5**
FAQ about Death Race
What is Death Race about?
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…
When was Death Race released?
Death Race was released in 2008.
What genres does Death Race belong to?
Death Race is categorised as Action, Thriller, Science Fiction.
Who stars in Death Race?
The cast of Death Race includes Jason Statham, Joan Allen, Ian McShane, Tyrese Gibson, Natalie Martinez.