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Summary: All I can say is WOW!!!
Review: Well, the first thing anyone that has even watched a Winston Cup race could tell how ridiculous the racing scenes can be. Although the intensity and action is there, you will NEVER see actual drivers 'rubbin' on a real racetrack. But please don't let my previous comments discourage you from watching this film. It is still one of my favorites in my video library. The story follows young open-wheel driver Cole Trickle(Tom Cruise) through his quest to become a Winston Cup legend. Owned by a local car dealer named Tim Daland(Randy Quaid) and having his pit ran by the legendary, and recently retired crew chief Harry Hogge(Robert Duvall). But after a tragic crash during the Firecracker 400 sent him to the hospital, possibly ending his career. Then it follows his journey of finding love with his doctor, Dr. Claire Lewicki(Nicole Kidman)and his painstaking return to win the Daytona 500.
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Summary: One of Tom Cruise's better action films
Review: For this longtime Nascar Fan, many parts of the Days of Thunder movie was ridiculous. There were many things that happened in this film that just doenst happen in the true sport of stock car racing.Aside from these inaccuracies, Days of Thunder is a pretty entertaining film, with a likeable cast and just enough drama, action and humor to round it out nicely. The DVD is far more enjoyable than the VHS version. The video is crisp, and the sound is phenomenal. If you want to show off your new DVD player, play this movie for your friends, they will be amazed at how great it sounds. When the engines are first fired up, your living room will explode with loud rumbling engines. This is what DVD is meant for. The DVD is lacking on extras. It has scene selections and the movie trailer and thats about it, but the video and sound really make this DVD worth buying without needing all of those extras. Bottomline, Days of Thunder is a good movie, and a better DVD!! Its well worth buying! Recommended!!
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Summary: Unrealistic Yet Somewhat Entertaining
Review: First of all, the Amazon.com reviewer must not know anything about racing, as this film has nothing to do with the Indy 500, and neither does NASCAR (except for racing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the annual Brickyard 400). That said, the movie, though it features lots of unrealistic driving (err, crashing) scenes and less-than-stunning acting, still isn't the worst way to spend a couple hours if you've got the racing bug. As pointed out by other reviewers, Robert Duvall gives a great performance as Tom Cruise's crew chief who comes out of retirement to bring Cole Trickle (Cruise's character) to the top of the NASCAR ranks. Cruise's own performance is sufficient, given the character, as is Randy Quaid's. Nicole Kidman seemed to be trying too hard to be emotionless in this movie. Maybe the writers/directors told her to, I don't know. The racing scenes where the drivers aren't running each other into the wall are decent enough, and the car sounds are pretty good. If you want a great racing movie, try "LeMans" or (when it comes out on DVD) "Grand Prix." I really wish we had a truly great modern racing movie, especially about Formula One or CART/Indy car racing ("Driven" doesn't count--it sucked). Maybe someday...
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Summary: A Great Tom Cruise Movie!
Review: Days of Thunder is a great movie! To sum it up, Cole Trickle(played by Tom Cruise), is a sprint driver who is looking to make it big in Nascar. He is discovered by businessman Tim Daland(played by Randy Quaid)who pairs Cole with legendary crew chief(not to mention car builder)Harry Hogge to race for the Winston Cup at the Daytona 500. While Cole is racing, he ends up in a near fatal car accident and is rushed to the hospital where he meets(and falls for)Dr. Claire Lewicki(played by Nicole Kidman). In the end he must turn to her to regain his courage to race, live, and win again.
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Summary: An entertaining race car drama, which is actually good.
Review: When a businessman by the name of Tim Daland (Randy Quaid) needs a new driver for the chance to win the Winston Cup at the Daytona 500. Tim is recruiting his old partner-Chef Crew and Car Builder Harry Hogge (Oscar-Winner:Robert Duvall) to train, young ambitious race driver Cole Trickle (Tom Cruise)-who has the talent for and his burning need to win for his life on the race. When one race, Cole's has survived for a fiery crash, a young brillant doctor (Nicole Kidman), who saved his life. When Cole actually falls in love with the Doctor. Then he puts all his energy, heart and soul to prove himself that he's a winner. Directed by Tony Scott (Top Gun, Enemy of the State, Spy Game) actually made a fun (If at times-slow moving) flick. From a story by Oscar-Winner:Robert Towne and Cruise. Towne wrote the screenplay, which he acutally avoid most the chichés but it's quite flawed because of Cruise's one-note performance. It's the Performances from the Supportive Cast and Action Race Sequences outshines Cruise's Role, which is actually a good thing. Duvall is Solid as Usual and also Micheal Rooker as One of Cruise's race buddies are the stand-outs in this. Cary Elwes, Fred Dalton Thompson and a young John C. Reilly are in small roles in this one. This was a Box-Office Hit in the Summer of 1990. This is not, one of Cruise's Best films but is one of the few Stand-Out films from Scott. Watch for the late:Don Simpson (which he also produced this film in a cameo). Panavision. Grade:B+.
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Summary: tommy BOY, you're just a pretty boy.
Review: the third in the ' i am sooooo hot and shallow gals ' tom cruise trilogy (top gun and cocktails being 1 and 2 ).
this thing made millions of course. no wonder europeans think us so stupid.
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Summary: Yeah
Review: Dude I have never seen this movie but what i will say is this. The Editor who said Top Gun was a US Air Force movie is an idiot. You obviously did not watch Top Gun because then you would have realized it was a Navy movie. In my book you have lost all credibility, and should lose your job.
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Summary: Sweet racing action
Review: If you don't even think about all the technical errors made its a great movie. They have real drivers in it like Richard Petty. They created a great version of a hot young driver trying to become the best driver. Cole also seems to resemble Tony Stewart being a hotshot rookie. Its obvious Cole wasn't based on Jeff Gordon but a hot young rookie which Jeff Gordon resembled. People can compare him to Jeff and other hot rookies like Jimmie Johnson. If you love NASCAR you'll love this movie. Memorable parts and quotes.
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Summary: Where there's thunder....nevermind....this movie Sucks!!!!!
Review: Man oh man. Where do I start? How about with the script? Now that that's taken care of how about the acting? The acting was absolutely atrocious. I believed that Tom Cruise was a Nascar driver for about a tenth of a nano-second. He sounds nothing like a Nascar driver, he doesn't plug sponsors like crazy, and he sure as hell doesn't look tough and weathered from racing. Nicole Kidman breaks out an unforgettable performance, but this movie did come after "Far and Away" so she had no where to go but up. Robert Duvall is far from the days of Lt. Col. Kilgore and it really saddens me. The man was such a hard ass in "Apocolypse Now" and now he loves the smell of pit fumes while eating Crunch bars while his flamboyant driver makes left turns all day. Who can forget John C. Reilley in this one. This was long before the days of "Boogie Nights" and Reed Rothchild. The plot. Um....let's see. Nope....not here. I'm tired of ranting about this movie. This movie sucked. Tony Scott sucks. Top Gun sucked. Tom Cruise sucks....most of the time (except for Minority Report and Jerry Maguire and Vanilla Sky). Carey Elwes is just hilarious. He tries to hide the British accent, but he just can't do it. Bottom line: This movie comes near me I'm going to put it into the wall. Later, Harry Houdini
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Summary: Dull movie
Review: Being a NASCAR fan I found this movie boring. The racing parts were dull and unrealistic. All this movie is is Top Gun in race cars.
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