Tasty film of often poorly done subject...

Rating: 9/10 (27 June 2001)

Quite a wild ride, overall with expected human character shortcomings however the real stars of the film are the vehicles.
No, it's NOT another Casablanca, nor does it pretend to be and aside from a few minor (and pretty well announced) plot devices to keep things interesting, it is a straight up no chaser Grade 1 automotive action adventure with a fairly rightous soundtrack to boot... something like "Gone in 60 Seconds" - the newest one - with much better bad guys and FAR more interesting cars or "Gone in 60 Seconds" - the original - without the disco clothes and dated dialog.
There are some technical complaints from folks (like myself) who can see automotive shenanigans at two blocks away but they are not so serious as to distract from the overall appeal of this fast paced and passably acted work.