"Death Race 2000", though somewhat dated now, is a raucous stab at modern cultural trends and social mores. The premise -- a new national pastime, in which select contestants race their specially-modified killing vehicles from coast to coast, scoring as many points (i.e. killing as many people) along the way as possible, is a powerful social commentary. Sylvester Stallone plays a fabulous underdog to the favorite, Mr. Frankenstein (played by David Carradine). The other racers are a hoot, as are the television reporters, who keep the viewer up to date on the action. The people's hero, Mr. Frankenstein, is even attacked by the "Treacherous French", a bit of propaganda which always struck me as hilarious. This film has many memorable moments. While it will never win any awards for acting or cinematography, its campy charm will seduce all but the most jaded film viewer. If you don't get a chuckle out of this, you're burned out!
Review of Death Race 2000
