Think 'Point Break' crossed with 'Gran Turismo'.

Rating: 7/10 (9 January 2002)

This was an entertaining movie despite being unoriginal. The characters are suprisingly well-developed, and the cars are pretty cool- though, being from the Detroit area, I was hoping for a bigger dose of Motor City muscle. But, it's true to its So-Cal setting and mindset. Unfortunately the story has already been done- replace the racers with surfers, the trucks with banks, Vin Diesel with Patrick Swayze and voila, you have Point Break. Still, it's a joyride to be sure, with awesome (albeit being obviously staged) car stunts and a 'furious' pace. If you like fast cars and drag-racing, you'll enjoy this movie.