Death Race (US - DVD R1 | BD RA)
Universal has now revealed highres art as well as further details on disc specs
Title: Death Race
Starring: Jason Statham
Released: 23rd December 2008
SRP: $29.98 (DVD)
Further Details:
Universal Home Video has announced DVD ($29.98) and Blu-ray ($39.98) releases of Death Race which stars Jason Statham, Tyrese Gibson, and Ian McShane. Each will be available to own from the 23rd December. The DVD will include both theatrical and unrated versions of the film, along with a commentary with director Paul W.S. Anderson and producer Jeremy Bolt, and 2 featurettes (Start Your Engines: Making a Death Race, Behind the Wheel: Dissecting the Stunts). The Blu-ray release will also all that along with additional U Control (Picture in Picture, Tech Specs) and BD Live features (My Movie Commentary, My Chat, My Scenes Sharing, Exclusive Content). We've attached the official package artwork below:
Quote: Terminal Island: The very near future. The world’s hunger for extreme sports and reality competitions has grown into reality TV bloodlust. Now, the most extreme racing competition has emerged and its contestants are murderous prisoners. Tricked-out cars, caged thugs and smoking-hot navigators combine to create a juggernaut series with bigger ratings than the Super Bowl. The rules of the Death Race are simple: Win five events, and you’re set free. Lose and you’re road kill splashed across the Internet. International action star Jason Statham leads the action-thriller’s cast as three-time speedway champion Jensen Ames, an ex-con framed for the murder of his wife. Forced to don the mask of the mythical driver Frankenstein, a Death Race crowd favorite who seems impossible to kill, Ames is given an easy choice by Terminal Island’s ruthless Warden Hennessey (Joan Allen): Suit up and drive or never see his little girl again. His face hidden by a hideous mask, he must win the insane three-day challenge in order to gain freedom. But to claim the prize, Ames must survive a gauntlet of the most vicious criminals—including nemesis Machine Gun Joe (Tyrese Gibson)—in the country’s toughest prison. Trained by his coach (Ian McShane) to drive a monster Mustang V8 Fastback outfitted with 2 mounted mini-guns, flamethrowers
News by Tom Woodward
Starring: Jason Statham
Released: 23rd December 2008
SRP: $29.98 (DVD)
Further Details:
Universal Home Video has announced DVD ($29.98) and Blu-ray ($39.98) releases of Death Race which stars Jason Statham, Tyrese Gibson, and Ian McShane. Each will be available to own from the 23rd December. The DVD will include both theatrical and unrated versions of the film, along with a commentary with director Paul W.S. Anderson and producer Jeremy Bolt, and 2 featurettes (Start Your Engines: Making a Death Race, Behind the Wheel: Dissecting the Stunts). The Blu-ray release will also all that along with additional U Control (Picture in Picture, Tech Specs) and BD Live features (My Movie Commentary, My Chat, My Scenes Sharing, Exclusive Content). We've attached the official package artwork below:
Synopsis
Quote: Terminal Island: The very near future. The world’s hunger for extreme sports and reality competitions has grown into reality TV bloodlust. Now, the most extreme racing competition has emerged and its contestants are murderous prisoners. Tricked-out cars, caged thugs and smoking-hot navigators combine to create a juggernaut series with bigger ratings than the Super Bowl. The rules of the Death Race are simple: Win five events, and you’re set free. Lose and you’re road kill splashed across the Internet. International action star Jason Statham leads the action-thriller’s cast as three-time speedway champion Jensen Ames, an ex-con framed for the murder of his wife. Forced to don the mask of the mythical driver Frankenstein, a Death Race crowd favorite who seems impossible to kill, Ames is given an easy choice by Terminal Island’s ruthless Warden Hennessey (Joan Allen): Suit up and drive or never see his little girl again. His face hidden by a hideous mask, he must win the insane three-day challenge in order to gain freedom. But to claim the prize, Ames must survive a gauntlet of the most vicious criminals—including nemesis Machine Gun Joe (Tyrese Gibson)—in the country’s toughest prison. Trained by his coach (Ian McShane) to drive a monster Mustang V8 Fastback outfitted with 2 mounted mini-guns, flamethrowers
News by Tom Woodward
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the chick in the photo doesnt even look like the girl in the movie. that pessenger to jason statham
I was really suprised how much I enjoyed this.
Paul Andersons best movie since Event Horizon, but that's not saying much! :D
Paul Andersons best movie since Event Horizon, but that's not saying much! :D
"How can we best visually sell the idea of a DEATH RACE?! You know, fast cars, massive destruction, crazy action!"
"I got it! Two people, just standing there, with neither showing any emotion whatsoever. I guess we could put a car on the cover if there's room."
"Do it."
"I got it! Two people, just standing there, with neither showing any emotion whatsoever. I guess we could put a car on the cover if there's room."
"Do it."
watched this the other night and thought it was fun. not sure why people get so worked up about it. you can tell by the films title if its for you or not, but you get people who will see if knowing they arnt going to like it, then b***h about it later.
I couldn't sit through the original, so no way I could sit through this. Plus the trailer for looked like any other action movie starring Jason Statham. Empty story, explosions and stupid one liners. He really needs to go back to making English films. At least Guy Ritchie has a Double Decker Red Bus full of style.
Never saw this but might rent. The artwork would have looked great if they made the car larger and took the characters off.
Supplemental features include the previously revealed create-a-video feature, now called Create Your Own Race. The Complete list is as follows.
U Control - Picture in Picture (Unrated Version Only)
U Control - Tech Specs (Unrated Version Only)
My Scenes
Create Your Own Race
Start Your Engines: Making a Death Race
Behind the Wheel: Dissecting the Stunts
Feature Commentary with Director Paul W.S. Anderson and Producer Jeremy Bolt (Unrated Version Only)
D-BOX
BD Live - My Commentary
BD Live - My Chat
BD Live - My Scenes Sharing
BD Live - Exclusive Content
Digital Copy on Disc Two
U Control - Picture in Picture (Unrated Version Only)
U Control - Tech Specs (Unrated Version Only)
My Scenes
Create Your Own Race
Start Your Engines: Making a Death Race
Behind the Wheel: Dissecting the Stunts
Feature Commentary with Director Paul W.S. Anderson and Producer Jeremy Bolt (Unrated Version Only)
D-BOX
BD Live - My Commentary
BD Live - My Chat
BD Live - My Scenes Sharing
BD Live - Exclusive Content
Digital Copy on Disc Two
Rob Clark wrote: Worst Nightmare wrote: Terrible script but pure B popcorn movie - I liked it!
Hey, compared to the "Transporter 2" script, this was Oscar winning material
He he! So true!
Hey, compared to the "Transporter 2" script, this was Oscar winning material
He he! So true!
Lame cover art
Worst Nightmare wrote: Terrible script but pure B popcorn movie - I liked it!
Hey, compared to the "Transporter 2" script, this was Oscar winning material
Hey, compared to the "Transporter 2" script, this was Oscar winning material
Terrible script but pure B popcorn movie - I liked it!
Gildia wrote:
I disagree. I would say that Paul W.S. Anderson's best film is Event Horizon hands down. I initially had little interest in this film, but a remake of a 70's David Carradine/Sly Stallone/Roger Corman flick has got to be at least a little good. Also, an unrated cut was a no-brainer. I hate how Universal has been putting the "two versions of the movie" "sticker" on covers recently. Doomsday, The Strangers, now this. It is so annoying because it is not actually a sticker, it is permanent.
I have never seen "Event Horizon" but I have heard it is his best, so maybe one day I will check it out, but having not seen that film, "Death Race" remains his best to me.
Cheddar J. Cheese wrote: I'm surprised this isn't getting the Digital Copy treatment...
In the ad it says, digital copy, in the little Blu-ray blurb on the bottom left.
I disagree. I would say that Paul W.S. Anderson's best film is Event Horizon hands down. I initially had little interest in this film, but a remake of a 70's David Carradine/Sly Stallone/Roger Corman flick has got to be at least a little good. Also, an unrated cut was a no-brainer. I hate how Universal has been putting the "two versions of the movie" "sticker" on covers recently. Doomsday, The Strangers, now this. It is so annoying because it is not actually a sticker, it is permanent.
I have never seen "Event Horizon" but I have heard it is his best, so maybe one day I will check it out, but having not seen that film, "Death Race" remains his best to me.
Cheddar J. Cheese wrote: I'm surprised this isn't getting the Digital Copy treatment...
In the ad it says, digital copy, in the little Blu-ray blurb on the bottom left.
Edgeman05 wrote: I thought this was pretty entertaining. Blu buy for me.
Me too.
Me too.
mrazrockit wrote: poor joan allen.She is the best part of this movie, hands down.
BrandonHalim wrote: Pretty good movie. Terrible artwork though.
The artwork is from an international movie poster.
The artwork is from an international movie poster.
I thought this was pretty entertaining. Blu buy for me.
I'm surprised this isn't getting the Digital Copy treatment...
I enjoyed this movie a lot. This isn't a cinematic masterpiece, and I went in expecting absolutely nothing, but came out having really enjoyed myself. Not every movie has to be a deep, thought provoking, critic's top ten list, art film. This was just fun, and I'm very much considering a purchase when this is released.
Artwork is pretty bad though, they should've used the poster (as usual).
I enjoyed this movie a lot. This isn't a cinematic masterpiece, and I went in expecting absolutely nothing, but came out having really enjoyed myself. Not every movie has to be a deep, thought provoking, critic's top ten list, art film. This was just fun, and I'm very much considering a purchase when this is released.
Artwork is pretty bad though, they should've used the poster (as usual).
Looks alright. My only interest in wanting to watch this is Jason Statham.
And yeah, that cover sucks.
And yeah, that cover sucks.
Pretty good movie. Terrible artwork though.
I have been dying to see this ever since it was in theaters. Definite rental.
Well, since it's Unrated, then sure I'll definitely probably look into maybe buying it. I wonder what David Carradine thinks of this updated version of the classic Deathrace 3K?
definate Blu-ray buy for me, i thought this movie was great
I can't wait for Death Race on Blu-ray. Natalie Martinez, the girl who played Jason Statham's navigator in the movie, is so HOT!!
I had a blast watching this blissfully retarded movie on the big screen. Can't wait to see the unrated cut on Blu!
Billy Gates wrote: Saw it at an advanced screening with a friend, just to kill the night and it was stupid mindless entertainment. Just wish I had some popcorn and candy to go with it because this is the kind of movie you get those items for. I will only watch the unrated version if Natalie Martinez gets naked, because sadly that was one thing that could have made the movie better. Hell, I'll take some Joan Allen nudity. Hahaha.
This was probably Paul W.S. Anderson's best movie though, even though that's not saying much at all, it was miles better than Alien vs. Predator.
I disagree. I would say that Paul W.S. Anderson's best film is Event Horizon hands down. I initially had little interest in this film, but a remake of a 70's David Carradine/Sly Stallone/Roger Corman flick has got to be at least a little good. Also, an unrated cut was a no-brainer. I hate how Universal has been putting the "two versions of the movie" "sticker" on covers recently. Doomsday, The Strangers, now this. It is so annoying because it is not actually a sticker, it is permanent.
This was probably Paul W.S. Anderson's best movie though, even though that's not saying much at all, it was miles better than Alien vs. Predator.
I disagree. I would say that Paul W.S. Anderson's best film is Event Horizon hands down. I initially had little interest in this film, but a remake of a 70's David Carradine/Sly Stallone/Roger Corman flick has got to be at least a little good. Also, an unrated cut was a no-brainer. I hate how Universal has been putting the "two versions of the movie" "sticker" on covers recently. Doomsday, The Strangers, now this. It is so annoying because it is not actually a sticker, it is permanent.
What can I say... Paul W.S. Anderson's masterpiece to date. I know that's not saying much, but it was very entertaining.
wanted to catch this in theaters. Heard it was cheesy but the action was awesome. Ill rent it and if I like it Ill buy it previously viewed
Saw it at an advanced screening with a friend, just to kill the night and it was stupid mindless entertainment. Just wish I had some popcorn and candy to go with it because this is the kind of movie you get those items for. I will only watch the unrated version if Natalie Martinez gets naked, because sadly that was one thing that could have made the movie better. Hell, I'll take some Joan Allen nudity. Hahaha.
This was probably Paul W.S. Anderson's best movie though, even though that's not saying much at all, it was miles better than Alien vs. Predator.
This was probably Paul W.S. Anderson's best movie though, even though that's not saying much at all, it was miles better than Alien vs. Predator.
Looked absolutely HORRID! I will pass.
next to "Dark Knight" this was the 2nd best time I had in the theaters. predictable and very fun
One of the my favorite guilty pleasures from this past summer at the movies. A very fun action-packed movie all around. I am definitely purchasing it.
Cool, this isn't really the movie with a deep story and epic feel to be honest, this is more the cool action movie with a backstory but with the action as it's selling point, wich to me is good for once in a while. Definit purchase for me.
poor joan allen.
Unrated... how did I know?
nefilim wrote: Rhyl Donnelly wrote: Jonny "Me You" wrote: Unrated? didn't see that one coming.
Haha, no kidding. So how long until people stop going to theatres entirely since now we can see longer versions of movies on DVD?
How long until people stop going to see this kind of c**p in theaters and start to support quality films like Traitor. which only got very limited release - almost straight to dvd/BR ?
Blame the studio for poorly promoting "Traitor". And not the people who go see "Death Race". Personally, I watch all types of films if they appeal to me. I will admit I prefer low budget and indie films. But I like Jason Statham so I caught "Death Race" at a matinee and enjoyed it for what it was. I wanted to see "Traitor" as well. But the damn thing was in and out of the theaters so fast. I didn't even know it was released yet.
Haha, no kidding. So how long until people stop going to theatres entirely since now we can see longer versions of movies on DVD?
How long until people stop going to see this kind of c**p in theaters and start to support quality films like Traitor. which only got very limited release - almost straight to dvd/BR ?
Blame the studio for poorly promoting "Traitor". And not the people who go see "Death Race". Personally, I watch all types of films if they appeal to me. I will admit I prefer low budget and indie films. But I like Jason Statham so I caught "Death Race" at a matinee and enjoyed it for what it was. I wanted to see "Traitor" as well. But the damn thing was in and out of the theaters so fast. I didn't even know it was released yet.
Tyler Foster wrote: Just because Death Race is trash doesn't mean that's bad, or that it's a bad thing to enjoy. That's all it's intended to do, be enjoyable.
I myself don't enjoy watching trash. But that's just me.
I myself don't enjoy watching trash. But that's just me.
nefilim wrote: Rhyl Donnelly wrote: Jonny "Me You" wrote: Unrated? didn't see that one coming.
Haha, no kidding. So how long until people stop going to theatres entirely since now we can see longer versions of movies on DVD?
How long until people stop going to see this kind of c**p in theaters and start to support quality films like Traitor. which only got very limited release - almost straight to dvd/BR ?This exactly the kind of poor attitude that will prevent people from seeing the smaller movies on others' recommendations. Just because Traitor may be a better movie doesn't make it necessary to bash Death Race, whether or not you feel it's justified. I didn't like Death Race either (except for Joan Allen), but in recommending something like The Signal or In Bruges I feel no need to step on the films that other people enjoy. Just because Death Race is trash doesn't mean that's bad, or that it's a bad thing to enjoy. That's all it's intended to do, be enjoyable.
Haha, no kidding. So how long until people stop going to theatres entirely since now we can see longer versions of movies on DVD?
How long until people stop going to see this kind of c**p in theaters and start to support quality films like Traitor. which only got very limited release - almost straight to dvd/BR ?This exactly the kind of poor attitude that will prevent people from seeing the smaller movies on others' recommendations. Just because Traitor may be a better movie doesn't make it necessary to bash Death Race, whether or not you feel it's justified. I didn't like Death Race either (except for Joan Allen), but in recommending something like The Signal or In Bruges I feel no need to step on the films that other people enjoy. Just because Death Race is trash doesn't mean that's bad, or that it's a bad thing to enjoy. That's all it's intended to do, be enjoyable.
Rhyl Donnelly wrote: Jonny "Me You" wrote: Unrated? didn't see that one coming.
Haha, no kidding. So how long until people stop going to theatres entirely since now we can see longer versions of movies on DVD?
How long until people stop going to see this kind of c**p in theaters and start to support quality films like Traitor. which only got very limited release - almost straight to dvd/BR ?
Haha, no kidding. So how long until people stop going to theatres entirely since now we can see longer versions of movies on DVD?
How long until people stop going to see this kind of c**p in theaters and start to support quality films like Traitor. which only got very limited release - almost straight to dvd/BR ?
Jonny "Me You" wrote: Unrated? didn't see that one coming.
Haha, no kidding. So how long until people stop going to theatres entirely since now we can see longer versions of movies on DVD?
Haha, no kidding. So how long until people stop going to theatres entirely since now we can see longer versions of movies on DVD?
Unrated? didn't see that one coming.
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