First Pic From "Death Race" Remake

*cqb101* · 12-28-2007, 10:18 AM

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Genre: Action-Thriller
Cast: Jason Statham, Joan Allen, Tyrese Gibson, Ian McShane
Directed by: Paul W.S. Anderson
Screenplay by: Paul W.S. Anderson
Producers: Jeremy Bolt, Paul W.S. Anderson, Paula Wagner
Executive Producers: Roger Corman, Dennis E. Jones

Jason Statham leads the cast of an action-thriller set in the post-industrial wasteland of tomorrow, with the world’s most brutal sporting event as its backdrop. A penitentiary full of felons has inspired the jailers to create a grisly pastime ripe for lucrative kickbacks. Now, adrenalized inmates, a global audience hungry for televised violence and a spectacular arena come together to form the Death Race.

Three-time speedway champion Jensen Ames (Statham) is an expert at survival in the harsh landscape that has become our country. Just as he thinks he has turned his life around, the ex-con is framed for a gruesome murder he didn’t commit. Forced to don the mask of the mythical driver Frankenstein—a crowd favorite who seems impossible to kill—Ames is given an easy choice by Terminal Island’s warden (Joan Allen): suit up or rot away in a cell.

His face hidden by a metallic mask, one convict will be put through an insane three-day challenge. Ames must survive a gauntlet of the most vicious criminals in the country’s toughest prison to claim the prize of freedom. Driving a monster car outfitted with machine guns, flamethrowers and grenade launchers, one desperate man will destroy anything in his path to win the most twisted spectator sport on Earth.

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Normally I hate Paul WS Anderson, but I think this might be the one movie he's made to direct. This could be pretty fun.

Fugitoid Jones · 12-31-2007, 03:03 AM

I'm usually against remakes, but sometimes remaking an obscure flick from a few decades ago isn't really that bad an idea. This one might not be too bad.

*jeff the cheff* · 01-14-2008, 01:52 PM

I haven't seen the original yet, except for the first 20 minutes, but I recorded it and plan on watching it soon. So far it seems really funny. The remake seems weird right now because the fact that its an obscure movie from a few decades a go makes it part of what it is, but I'm a huge Jason Statham fan so I think I'll like this one.

Is there a trailer or anything out yet?

12-31-2007, 03:03 AM	#2
Fugitoid Jones Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: D'hoonib, VT Posts: 886	I'm usually against remakes, but sometimes remaking an obscure flick from a few decades ago isn't really that bad an idea. This one might not be too bad. __________________ "You are right, I have always known about man. From the evidence, I believe his wisdom must walk hand and hand with his idiocy. His emotions must rule his brain. He must be a warlike creature who gives battle to everything around him, even himself." -Dr. Zaius

01-14-2008, 01:52 PM	#3
jeff the cheff Mad Scientist Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 122 and an eighth Posts: 2,129	I haven't seen the original yet, except for the first 20 minutes, but I recorded it and plan on watching it soon. So far it seems really funny. The remake seems weird right now because the fact that its an obscure movie from a few decades a go makes it part of what it is, but I'm a huge Jason Statham fan so I think I'll like this one. Is there a trailer or anything out yet?