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Summary: DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME!
Review: I was really looking foward to this movie and unfortunately I saw it. For two hours I was in utter disgust. Not only is this the worst racing movie ever made it's the worst movie of all time. The story is pathetic the actors are all Gay and Stallone doesn't know S*** about racing. Not to mention the cartoonish video game quality racing scenes (oops I meant CGI). If you want the real deal go watch Grand Prix or the best racing film ever Le Mans starring Steve Mcqueen. I just pray that Stallone hasn't f***ed it up for future racing films to be made.
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Summary: The most realistic driving movie you'll see
Review: Its been a long time since someone has made a movie about this type of racing. I really enjoyed the V10 1000hp racing action. The only drawback of going to the showing was that I had to sit through the trailer for The Fast and the Furious which should be targeted for the exact opposite type of audience since the cars in Driven are truly fast, and those in The Fast and the Furious are not. Besides that, the movie features state-of-the-art special effects and the sound is incredible in the surround sound Dolby Digital Theater. I am definitely going to buy the DVD. The story-line was a bit corny or clichéd at some points, but it's not enough to decrease the intensity of the movie.
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Summary: driven to sucess
Review: This is a top movie, Not the average Stallone tough guy role but nice guy. When i first saw Driven I thought it was another days of thunder but no, its much better than that. Stallone is excellant in it and plays his role so well in it , and even if he's not the main hero in it, but I think he really is in a way. If you see it you will understand.
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Summary: Sly as the Underdog is the Sly we all Love.
Review: Either I am a Psychic, or this film is Very Predictable. I was virtually Reciting the lines that hadn't even been Said yet, but I Didn't See "Driven" for Ground-breaking Dialogue or Oscar-worthy Performances. I saw it for High Powered Car Races, Fast pace Thrills and to See Sylvester Stallone Back on Top. I got Everything I was Expecting.Sly plays Joe Tanto, a Washed-up Formula One racer who is brought back by his friend Carl Henry (Burt Reynolds) to Befriend and Help out his Troubled Hotshot Driver Jimmy Blu (Kip Pardue), who is Talented, Fast and Professional, but he's also Reckless, Young and in a bit of a Slump. He has lost the Love of racing because of all the Pressure that is on him to Win. His Manager Brother (Robert Sean Leonard) and his On-Off Girlfriend (Estella Warren) don't help his Stress Factor. Sly believes if Jimmy pulls together Off the track, he'll come together On it, so Sly has to Earn Jimmy's Trust and remind him why he began racing in the First place, for the Love of the Race. Yep, that about Sum's it all Up. The Best Scenes include a Wild Joyride involving Two Prototype Formula One Cars and Downtown Chicago, a Car Flying through the air in Super Slow Motion, and of course, the Final Race. While a lot of the film concentrates on the Behind the Scenes stuff Formula One fans don't See, (like Handling the Pressure, how Easy it is for your Racing Career to Slip away, Relationships) Race fans are Still Treated to some of the Best Formula One Racing Ever captured on Camera, the Crashes, the Casualties, the Fear, the Sound... My god, the Sound. The Sound is actually the most Memorable part of the film, both the Sound Effects and the Soundtrack are Mind-blowing. Renny Harlin Obviously knows how to use Music, and Every Race has a Different song that suits the Mood, even some of the Dialogue fits the scenes. (eg. Filter's "The Best Things" in the Chase through the Streets of Chicago scene) Overall, "Driven" is a film for Fans of Speed. Critics have attacked it's Rapid fire Editing and Lack of Development, but to Please the Masses, sometimes luxuries like Story, Dialogue and Development have to take a Backseat to Flashiness, Style and Sound. "Driven" is such a film, and I Loved it.
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Summary: Stallone & Reynolds give satisfactory performances here
Review: "Driven" is one of those movies particularly designed with the sports fan in mind, especially those who are into the automobile circuit. Sylvester Stallone, although not quite in top form here, gives an above average performance as a has been, apparantly washed-up racer, who ends up coaching and mentoring an up and coming young star racer. Burt Reynolds also gives a fine performance as an injured former racer, who at first has a hard time coming to terms with Stallone's attempted comeback onto the racing circuit, but agrees to be an advisor of sorts to Sly's character. This movie provides many action-packed, fast paced scenes throughout various parts. So, before you plan on watching this semi-intense motion picture, it's always nice to have a large bucket of popcorn, an ice cold soda and some candy nearby. So, from a sports fan's point of view, I recommend you go and see this movie, because you may want to add the video or DVD to your library, which would be nice for any racing and/or generalized sports fan to have in their collection.
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Summary: DRIVEN IS AWESOME PERIOD!
Review: I dont care what the critics say this movie was awesome. I couldnt get enough of this movie i loved it. Im gonna go see it again thats how good it was. People are saying there is no story well are they blind because the story is plain and clear. All and all this movie was amazing and should be considered onew of the best films of this year so far.
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Summary: If you like racing movies...
Review: you might like this one. This movie is loaded with enough racing scenes to satisfy most racing fans. The plot though it's not important deals with Stallone who is retired. He comes back because Burt Reynolds wants him to work with a new driver played by Kip Pardue. Kip is confused and he is starting to do badly in his races. His brother who manages him is pulling him in an opposite direction that he wants to go. He wants to beat Til Schweiger in a race. Kip ends up falling for Til's estranged girlfriend played by Estella Warren. Estella is cute in her first screen role. There's even a scene where she's in a pool and uses techniques she learned while being on the Canadian Swim Team (from real life). Stallone ends up taking the place of Kip's driving partner who is now married to his bitter ex-wife played by Gina Gershon. Got that? No problem if you don't. The first half an hour, I had no clue what was going on plot wise. But soon, it all fits together even if I was able to predict plot turns a mile ahead. Don't go expecting Shakespeare or you'll be disappointed. Just grab some popcorn, sit back, enjoy the show and you'll have a good time.
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Summary: Sly is great...
Review: Sly plays down on his luck race car driver trying to make a comeback. This part fits his life at the moment. Don't miss the scene where he drives through the streets of Las Vegas in a Formula 1 racecar. Very interesting.
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Summary: 5 stars for ACTION
Review: Let me say right a way... The plot stunk! But that's not why we we give our money to Stallone, now is it? The racing sequences and sound track were ON! Putting me in the driver's seat and giving me some insight into what it's like to race in these events is what made me reach into my wallet. Stallone did a wonderful job in capturing vivid driver sequences with intimate perspective camera shots and special effects. My hat goes off to you, Sly, for having the courage to stick to your guns. It works and you're going to make a lotta money, regardless of what your critics say. We, your fans, make you and will keep you on top. There is no doubt that I am buying the DVD (as long as its Dolby 5.1). WAY TO GO SLY !!
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Summary: Terrible writing!
Review: I was looking forward to this movie, but the writing was trite and the action predictable. Save yourself the (money) and wait for the video!
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