DRIVEN drove me...CRAZY!!

Rating: Null/10 (30 April 2001)

This is a RACING movie, pure & simple. It is NOT a SLY film, which disappointed me. He didn't have enough screen time! It took like 15 minutes or so for him to 'debut' as Joe "The Hummer" Tanto. You'd think Kip Pardue ("Jimmy Blye") & Til Schewiger ("Beau Brandenburg") were the stars!

Burt Reynolds as owner in a wheelchair also doesn't get enough screen time. He's a veteran actor & deserves it but he doesn't get it. People comment about his toupee. It looks fine! It's his face that's been noticeably altered. If he smiles too broadly, which he's known for, it's gonna crack!
Gina Gershon had some of THE BEST lines in this film as Sly's ex-wife. She's gorgeous & resembles a younger Raquel Welsch here.
Estella 'the model' Warren does nothing but work those buck teeth & huge lips! OUCH!! And why didn't someone give her a haircut?!?
Sly's love interest/writer, Stacey Edwards was a poor choice,too. Her chin is too short & she's just too plain.
Christian de la Fuente needed more screen time, too. This guys' in great shape & has alot going for him - looks & accent combined! "A better, younger Sly"? Hmmmmm....I don't know....Maybe with a 'twist'?
The music was bumpin' but there was just too much going on so fast that you could'nt take it all in. There wasn't time to allow the characters to develop so there wasn't enough drama in it. Like I said, this is a RACING movie, pure & simple. See it if you like CART, but I prefer drag racing.