pretty good, and not as dumb as you think

Rating: Null/10 (20 March 2003)

It would be easy to dismiss this movie. But the easy choice isn't always the right one, and it isn't here, either. Yes, there are similarities to Point Break (a good movie). But many good movies have borrowed from other movies (check out 1980's The In-Laws and compare it to Meet The Parents if you want to see major imitation). Lots of the characters here--but not all--seem kind of stupid, but I don't think they were trying to present rocket scientist car racers. I think the dialogue and acting and writing actually rings true, if you pay attention. It is nice to have an action movie that at least allows you to pay attention without feeling ridiculous for having done so (contrary to XXX, where you know from frame 1 that thinking is not welcome). The action scenes, while not plentiful enough, are also good. Don't let the hoard steer you away from this movie because it is "dumb". Their reviews read sort of like the pot calling the kettle black.