'DEATH RACE 3: INFERNO': Three Stars (Out of Five)
Another direct to video prequel which almost leads up to the beginning of the original 2008 remake (of the 1975 cult classic Roger Corman film 'DEATH RACE 2000'). In the original remake Jason Statham played a framed ex-con who's forced to participate in a deadly prison sport in which inmates race against each other while trying to kill one another. He replaced the original star driver 'Frankenstein' (since he's just a man in a mask) who was killed trying to win his final race for freedom. 2011's sequel told of the origins of the original 'Frankenstein', Carl 'Luke' Lucas (played by Luke Goss). This second prequel continues to tell his origin story.
In the film Carl Lucas (Goss) is one victory away from winning his fifth race in the popular 'Death Race' prison tournament. If a driver wins five races they're supposed to be granted their freedom but Death Race's new owner, Niles York (Dougray Scott), wants the show to expand and make more money, so he makes Lucas promise not to win another race (if he does he'll kill him). Lucas and his pit crew are forced to participate in a new tournament in Africa where Lucas at first appears to be compliant with the new owner but things aren't quite as they seem. Death and carnage ensues as the races are once again a violent bloody spectacle.
The film is directed by Roel Reine (who also directed the second movie). It's written by Tony Giglio (who also co-wrote the second film) and Paul W.S. Anderson (who wrote and directed the 2008 remake). Danny Trejo, Ving Rhames, Fred Koehler, Tanit Phoenix and Robin Shou all reprise their roles from 'DEATH RACE 2'. My expectations are always low for these direct to video sequels and because of my low expectations I'm always pleasantly surprised. This movie (like the second one) has a lot of cool action, car chases and hot chicks. It of course completely lacks any originality or depth but it is entertaining. That's all you can really ask of a movie like this and it does it's job well. I'd say it's just as good as the second film if not even a little better. Fans of the series should be pleased.
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Another direct to video prequel which almost leads up to the beginning of the original 2008 remake (of the 1975 cult classic Roger Corman film 'DEATH RACE 2000'). In the original remake Jason Statham played a framed ex-con who's forced to participate in a deadly prison sport in which inmates race against each other while trying to kill one another. He replaced the original star driver 'Frankenstein' (since he's just a man in a mask) who was killed trying to win his final race for freedom. 2011's sequel told of the origins of the original 'Frankenstein', Carl 'Luke' Lucas (played by Luke Goss). This second prequel continues to tell his origin story.
In the film Carl Lucas (Goss) is one victory away from winning his fifth race in the popular 'Death Race' prison tournament. If a driver wins five races they're supposed to be granted their freedom but Death Race's new owner, Niles York (Dougray Scott), wants the show to expand and make more money, so he makes Lucas promise not to win another race (if he does he'll kill him). Lucas and his pit crew are forced to participate in a new tournament in Africa where Lucas at first appears to be compliant with the new owner but things aren't quite as they seem. Death and carnage ensues as the races are once again a violent bloody spectacle.
The film is directed by Roel Reine (who also directed the second movie). It's written by Tony Giglio (who also co-wrote the second film) and Paul W.S. Anderson (who wrote and directed the 2008 remake). Danny Trejo, Ving Rhames, Fred Koehler, Tanit Phoenix and Robin Shou all reprise their roles from 'DEATH RACE 2'. My expectations are always low for these direct to video sequels and because of my low expectations I'm always pleasantly surprised. This movie (like the second one) has a lot of cool action, car chases and hot chicks. It of course completely lacks any originality or depth but it is entertaining. That's all you can really ask of a movie like this and it does it's job well. I'd say it's just as good as the second film if not even a little better. Fans of the series should be pleased.
Watch our movie review show 'MOVIE TALK' at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEPQxhCbOms