Solid with crybaby flaws...(spoilers?)

Rating: 8/10 (18 May 2002)

I didn't rent this because Sly Stallone has made some stinkers over the years and I just couldn't stomache another. I'm a bit of a movie snob myself though, and after reading a review here (as I often do to pick which of half a dozen to see on the satellite), I decided I'd give it a look.
I have to totally agree that I think this is a lot of glam and within the whole scheme of things, how could you fit all the story lines...but this film got unnecessarily dogged. Granted there were a couple unrealistic plot points like when the racers stopped and saved another driver. I think he would have died for sure in real life, but this is hollywood. Most of the special effects are unnoticable until a couple over the top scenes toward the end, but I liked this film.
If you've ever stood along side the track as a formula one car or an Indy racer blows by at 200 mph, you should dig this movie. If you're looking for something profound in manner however, cut Stallone and this movie's producers some slack and just enjoy it for what it is.
It's not meant to be the explanation of the meaning of life, just a simple story with a little flash. Good job Sly. Good job.