MTV on wheels-- take that how you want to

Rating: Null/10 (30 April 2001)

Its Rocky meets Days of Thunder, but not bad all in all. I went in not expecting much and was pleasantly surprised. First the keys are fast cars (especially in downtown Chicago), fun music, good (though over-the-top) special effects, and Estella Warren. Though from this part I'm not sure whether the latter is a great actress, she's so aesthetically pleasing it may be illegal in 5 states. These were expected going in.
Going further the character development wasn't half bad, with many characters whom you can't decide whether or not to like. Its a sports movie where romance doesn't go as planned and where there is no clear bad guy (i.e. no Russ Wheeler). This alone gets originality points. Sly has also shown that while his days as a top draw may be over, he might not be. Go tell Schwarzenegger, Segal and Van Damme.
So in conclusion, its not really art but more than meets the teaser. Go for a good time and you'll probably leave with more than expected.