A kick ass, noisy racing stock- car movie

Rating: 9/10 (1 December 2008)

I saw this when as a teenager and was blown away. Lately I picked up a DVD copy from a store and man was I happy. It still works. The script is wonderful from a legend - Towne. Cruise at his very best in those kinda roles. The car noise and thumping music add such a wonderful atmosphere to this genre. And to see Duval( sheer talent) talk about the dog and what a dog can do and can't do. Still rocks.To see kidman in her early years opposite cruise as the love interest is still a hoot. Also Michael Rooker is seriously good as Rowdy. Then Randy Quaid turning in as he does a greedy race team owner who will do all he can to up his game. Just reminds me of a used car salesman in a cheap, grimy suit. Yep I could watch this movie many time for its pace and entertainment value over so many Oscar movies that just loose their color once the voting is done.