I hadn't heard of this movie, maybe because I've been in Mexico for 2 years and the trailers probably didn't get as much airtime as most big budget flicks. Apparently it is a remake of a cult-classic called "Death Race 2000" from 1975. It has the guy from "Transporter" and I can't remember his name and don't want to pretend like I know it. He gives a good performance with the usual ass-kicking but always leaving me with a mystifying question, "how did his character learn to kick so much ass?" It also has the guy that plays Al Swearengen in the tv series Deadwood. I think that might be part of the reason I liked this movie. Anyway, it reminds me of most other movies about criminals in the future (but this one ironically close to us, taking place in 2012.) Not really a waste of time, I think it would be great for a Sunday night with a little chips n cheese.

Fell asleep: no
Overall? pretty awesome
Would I recommend? if you like futuristic convict fiction-like movies
Would I watch it again? sure

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