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Remake of the old Roger Corman 1975 cult Death Race 2000 that starred David Carradine and Sylvester Stallone. This one is being directed by everyone's favourite director Paul W.S. Anderson and stars Jason Statham.
So we've come full circle: Hollywood is now ripping off Roger Corman movies for a quick buck instead of Roger Corman ripping off Hollywood movies for a quick buck.
Hollywood has always ripped off Roger Corman so this is nothing new. Films like JAWS, STAR WARS and the summer blockbuster owe just about everything to Corman.
Much as I am fed up with almost all modernized remakes, this one doesn't bug me so much, as the 1975 film wasn't very good, is not a personal favorite, and there's room for an update on this subject.
Much as I am fed up with almost all modernized remakes, this one doesn't bug me so much, as the 1975 film wasn't very good, is not a personal favorite, and there's room for an update on this subject.
I enjoy the movie for what it is but I do agree that something could be done with the project. If they go with the R-rating. A watered down, PG-13, politically correct film is something I don't want. If they go all out then it could work but we shall see.
A PG-13 Death Race? I wouldn't put it past them but wouldn't they then have to re-title it Wound Race?
What a remake of Death Race 2000 needs is an action director who is also skilled at handling the story's satiric aspects. Instead, it's being directed by Paul WS Anderson who has yet to display a flair for either action or satire.
Perhaps this will be the movie where Anderson finally reveals himself to be a great director and will put all the haters and naysayers in their places but I'm not going to hold my breath on that one.
Noooo not Statham! Surely a b-movie in the works then.. Really don´t like the guy. Crank was very very overrated imo..
Death Race 2000 is a personal cult favorite but now with Statham starring.. Gnggh.
I remember Anderson saying he wanted to remake this film so there was more emphasis on the actual racing and less on the pedestrian killing and satire. So, yeah, this movie is really going to suck.
I remember Anderson saying he wanted to remake this film so there was more emphasis on the actual racing and less on the pedestrian killing and satire. So, yeah, this movie is really going to suck.
That would certainly be really stupid. I remember when Tom Cruise was attached to the project he stated that he wanted it to be more violent and bloody than the original. I guess it's too bad he dropped out.
Surely a b-movie in the works then.. Really don´t like the guy. Crank was very very overrated imo..