I know I'm not the only one who thought this movie was going to be a flop. I mean, not only is it a high-speed street racing movie, but it's also a videogame movie. Still, I gave it a shot, but mostly for the D-Box experience.
Even with the earnings from winning illegal street races, Tobey Marshall (Aaron Paul) is still unable to keep his auto repair shop from his father open. For a chance to get $500,000, Tobey takes an offer from his street racing rival and successful car dealer Dino Brewster (Domonic Cooper) to finish building the Ford Mustang that Caroll Shelby was working on when he died. After building the car and selling it without Dino's consent, Dino challenges Tobey and Tobey's friend, Pete, to a street race for the money. Nearing the end of the race, desperate for revenge, Dino pushes Pete over a bridge and drives away, leaving Tobey to be blamed for vehicular manslaughter. Two years later, fresh out of prison, Tobey seeks out to knock Dino off his pedestal and clear his name.
Even if I didn't have low expectations, I still would've been surprised on how good the movie was. The car scenes were 100% real, no VFX added. They were very well executed and built suspense perfectly. I was also surprised by the story, making the movie just as enjoyable with or without cars. The acting was also top notch, including the amazing chemistry between Aaron Paul and Imogen Poots.
I'm not even a car person, but my friend who I watched it with is, and he also enjoyed the movie (probably more than I did). We also watched it in the D-Box motion seats, and that was an amazing experience as well.
4/5 Stars
Yet again, we have another good video game, adapted to become a terribly-made movie. Good review.
ReplyDeleteThanks! As far as this being a terribly-made movie, I actually have to disagree with you. This movie could have been MUCH worse!
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