3, 2, 1, Go!!!

Rating: 5/10 (2 January 2005)

A wide variety of race competitors participate in a wild and illegal cross-country car race, one of the best of the all-star comedy chase movies. The drive they make is 3000 miles going from New Jersey to California and the cops are waiting to bust the "Cannonballers" at every turn. Let The Race Begin! All scores are out of a possible 10: Story: 6 - Its several stories with no real background, but very fun concept of everyone meeting up.
Acting: 5 - Everyone is way over confident, yet slick and cool about why they're here for the race. Some shining moments have to be Roger Moore playing his James Bond part perfectly, regardless that its a totally different movie.
Music: 3 - Nothing real catchy, but there is a funny Japanese jingle whenever Jackie Chan's scenes come up.
Sound Mix: 3- Also not too impressive. The crazy doctor appearing gives a quick pipe organ sound whenever he appears, and all of the cars are revving with speed in it.
Camera-work / Lighting: 5 - Chase scenes get pretty intense though you can predict what will happen. Some good aerial shots showing how close the cars get and long jumps over obstacles take place.
Editing: 6 - Pretty easy to follow along with each character's scenario, but again there's a LOT of main characters so it gets a bit confusing on who's winning the race.
Uniqueness: 7 - Rat Race, Cannonball Run 2, and others... this WAS the original so it was fine at its time. Now its just overdone.
Worth: 7 - Definitely worth watching. its an all time classic. its just two decades old.
Overall Score (Not an average): 7 - Worth watching. The sheer amount of 70's/ Early 80's stars makes it likable for anyone really. Its got a lot of quick funny bits and who doesn't love Burt Reynolds?! Reviewer's Insight (Including bias): This event actually takes place in Europe! I really liked the way that every actor meets up with one another and everyone gets involved. Jackie Chan has a decent role in here too, with Fight Scene!