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Death Race 2

  • Video
  • 2010
  • Accord parental
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
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Luke Goss and Lauren Cohan in Death Race 2 (2010)
Set in the very near future, the United States economy begins to decline and violent crime starts to spiral out of control. To contain the growing criminal population, a vast network  of for-profit, private prisons springs up, creating a lawless subculture ruled by gangs, cold-blooded killers and sociopaths. The worst of these prisons is Terminal Island, where inmates fight each other in a highly rated televised death match, where there are no rules, and the winner is the one who survives the gladiator-style, no-holds-barred competition. Convicted cop-killer Carl Lucas (Luke Goss) arrives on the Island to serve his life sentence just as ruthlessly ambitious television personality September Jones evolves the death match into the ultimate reality show – Death Race. A brutal prison yard demolition derby that pits prisoners against each other in steel reinforced, heavily armed vehicles, Death Race offers the winner the ultimate prize: freedom — if he can survive to enjoy it.
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Explores the origins of the first "Frankenstein" car driver, Carl "Luke" Lucas, who died in a race at the beginning of the first film.Explores the origins of the first "Frankenstein" car driver, Carl "Luke" Lucas, who died in a race at the beginning of the first film.Explores the origins of the first "Frankenstein" car driver, Carl "Luke" Lucas, who died in a race at the beginning of the first film.

  • Director
    • Roel Reiné
  • Writers
    • Tony Giglio
    • Paul W.S. Anderson
    • Robert Thom
  • Stars
    • Luke Goss
    • Lauren Cohan
    • Sean Bean
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.6/10
    36K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Roel Reiné
    • Writers
      • Tony Giglio
      • Paul W.S. Anderson
      • Robert Thom
    • Stars
      • Luke Goss
      • Lauren Cohan
      • Sean Bean
    • 91User reviews
    • 40Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Luke Goss
    Luke Goss
    • Carl 'Luke' Lucas
    Lauren Cohan
    Lauren Cohan
    • September Jones
    Sean Bean
    Sean Bean
    • Markus Kane
    Ving Rhames
    Ving Rhames
    • Weyland
    Tanit Phoenix
    Tanit Phoenix
    • Katrina Banks
    Patrick Lyster
    Patrick Lyster
    • Warden Medford Parks
    Deobia Oparei
    Deobia Oparei
    • Big Bill
    Frederick Koehler
    Frederick Koehler
    • Lists
    • (as Fred Koehler)
    Robin Shou
    Robin Shou
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    Danny Trejo
    Danny Trejo
    • Goldberg
    Joe Vaz
    • Rocco
    Danny Keogh
    Danny Keogh
    • Dr. Klein
    Hennie Bosman
    Hennie Bosman
    • Xander Grady
    Warrick Grier
    • Calin
    Sean Higgs
    Sean Higgs
    • Hillbilly Con
    Tanya van Graan
    Tanya van Graan
    • Holly
    Wayne Harrison
    • Sergeant Linus Drago
    Trayan Milenov-Troy
    Trayan Milenov-Troy
    • Scars
    • (as Traian Milenov)
    • Director
      • Roel Reiné
    • Writers
      • Tony Giglio
      • Paul W.S. Anderson
      • Robert Thom
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    User reviews91

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    9bobmichigan1

    Surprise Surprise

    If there is a straight to DVD movie that is good than this would be your cup of tea. Now i was not a huge fan of the first one it was just a fun action movie with lots of deadly car crashes. This one almost tops it and believe it or not the acting is not horrible for a direct to DVD smash up. If you are bored one night and just want to watch a fresh and fun movie go get this. This movie takes place before the original and how Frankenstein was invented. Don't expect academy awards won here, the action scenes are done very well and the racing was done just as well as the first if not better. If you are looking for popcorn fun than this would be it.
    6Floated2

    Great action sequences but fails in comparison to the original

    Being a fan of the previous Death Race (2008), I decided to check out Death Race 2 to see how well it is and because of the cast. Death Race 2 is pretty alright but it isn't as great as Death Race. Death Race 2 basically shows the life of Carl "Luke" Lucas (Luke Goss), how is sent to prison, racing in the death races and how he later became known as Frankenstein. The film has some good action sequences that are quite brutal yet funny and entertaining, specifically one scene with Danny Trejo. Death Race 2 follows the same formula within the plot as Death Race but they change a few things. Death Race 2 isn't as good as Death Race because of the story, the action sequence and stunts, and the chemistry between the leads aren't as good as in Death Race. I was expected more. Nonetheless, Death Race 2 is still very entertaining for fans, but don't expect too much. The ending of Death Race 2 is real good and I think ends neatly. In general the film is pretty good but it could have been better.
    6ma-cortes

    Slang-bang, nail-biting prequel full of action, impressive car races, lots of violence and guts

    It is set in a near future with testosterona macho men and based on the classic movie by Paul Bartel, but here adding much more action and violence. It deals with a thief called Lucas, Luke Goss, who is assigned by his chief, Sean Bean, to carry out a bank heist, but it goes wrong and then he is locked in a maximum security prison at Terminal island. There is developed a thrilling race in which the skillfull driver Lucas accompanied by a gorgeous copilot, Tanit Phoenix Copley, participate at the exciting and amazing race contending with other heinous and bloody participants. The race is televised by pay per view and presented by a beautiful host, Lauren Cohen, and Luke is given an opportunity, if Lucas wins 5 races, to have a big reward: to be freed. As he attempting to survive the perilous competition by pitting other inmates to get an early release.

    This is a run-of-the-mill prequel, a high-octane guilty, grindhouse reboot pleasure. This Death Race follow-up exploring the origin of the violent race called Death Race, it is the ultimate sporting where contestants get score point for running drivers down, a futurist international sport with plenty of violence where the pilots contend for hitting other vehicles, but it is also a predictable fare with familiar scenes and non-sense plot . Not as brilliant but no worse than previous and successive entries. It is made in brainless and rudimentary masculine fashion filled with macho men and sexy, provocative and wonderful girls. It is a tightly packed film with noisy action, fights, car crashes, twists and turns. Stirring and surprising script written by Paul Anderson, who produced too, he formerly directed Death Race with Jason Statham and he also made Resident evil, Soldier, Event horizon , Alien vs Predator and Mortal combat

    The picture was professionally directed by Raoul Reine, but it doesnt reach nowhere near he satirical impact and playfulness of the original movie. Followed by other sequels with similar technician and artistic team. Raoul Reine has directed various Tv series as Black sails, Wu assassin, Knighfall, Redball legend, Inhumans and some films, such as : The Admiral, The lost tribe, The bear. Raoul is an expert on sequels such as : Hard taget 2, The condemned 2, The man with the iron fist, 12 rounds 2, Seal team eight, Redbad, The Marine 2.

    This film is based on the original Death race 1975 also produced by Rogen Corman directed by Paul Bartel with Sylvester Stallone, David Carradine, Simone Griffith. Followed by Death race 2oo8 by Paul W. S. Anderson with Jason Statham, Tyrese Gybson, Jacob Vargas, Joan Allen, Natalie Martinez. Death race Inferno with Luke Goss, Tanit Phoenix, Dougray Scott, Frederick Koehler, Robin Shou. Death race 4 Beyond anarchy with Lucy Aarden, Nicholas Aaron. There is also another film titled Death Race 73 by David Lowell Rich with Lloyd Bridges, Roy Thinnes, Eric Braeden, but it nothing to do with the saga produced by Roger Corman. Rating 6/10 a really indescribably violent action movie.
    8kingwizy100

    Straight to DVD sequel that delivers.

    I know that like most of you, as well as I, were not expecting much from a straight to DVD sequel from a theater movie which included a few famous actors & had a great budget while this sequel had fewer actors & budget.

    The entire movie as you will all know is a prequel explaining the beginnings of Frankenstein. The story flows quite nicely and explains a lot about the origin of Frankenstein while a little bit of the guy who becomes Frankenstein.

    The movie is well worth the watch if you're interested on learning more about the back story to Death Race 2. That's what this film is for, not to deliver a sequel that brings more action, blood & gore (although it does) but it brings in quite a story.

    I don't want to spoil anything as far as the climax, but overall the whole movie is like any typical straight to DVD sequel. Has some action here, talking there, all flows like a regular movie.

    What made my jaw drop, and I mean drop even the second time I watched it, was the ending. The ending is phenomenal, truly amazingly executed. It leaves you with no questions (as long as you followed the story) and leaves it set up for Death Race 1.

    Overall, worth the watch if you got the time.
    7thekarmicnomad

    This film doesn't suck that much!! Honestly!!

    First things first. This is a mid/low budget sequel following a partially successful remake of a classic 70s cult movie. So it is obvious that this film is going to blow!

    Well it does, but not that bad. The action is great, the spirit of the uber-powerful uncaring corporation is encapsulated superbly by Lauren Cohan; Tanit Phonex is painfully beautiful and the plot chugs along happily.

    You can't take the film too seriously, I mean it appears that barbaric, run-for-profit women's prisons of the future all provide their inmates with extensive make-overs before a riot, but it is good fun.

    The main stumbling block is the dialogue, it really is awful. I sincerely mean that, awful.

    This film greatly out-stripped by expectations (which were low) but if you like action and gorgeous women then this is definitely for you.

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    • Trivia
      (at about 13:00 into the film) The film that Markus Kane (Sean Bean) is watching before he switches over to the news about the car chase is the original film, La Course à la mort de l'an 2000 (1975).
    • Goofs
      (at about 56:00 into the film) The race begins with 18 men being told it is first come first serve for nine cars, yet there are already scenes of the drivers with the specific car they were lucky to get.
    • Quotes

      Weyland: You see that? That's a stupid bitch.

    • Alternate versions
      Released together on home video. the Unrated Version is ~ 1 minute and 45 seconds longer than the R-Rated Version consisting of 4 additional scenes.
    • Connections
      Features La Course à la mort de l'an 2000 (1975)
    • Soundtracks
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      Written by Jermaine Dupri

      Performed by Kris Kross

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    • Is this a prequel?
    • Didn't Hennessy state that she invented Death Race in the first film?
    • What are the differences between the R-rated and Unrated cuts?

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    • Release date
      • March 1, 2011 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • South Africa
      • Germany
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La Course à la mort 2
    • Filming locations
      • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures Productions GmbH
      • Impact Pictures
      • Chestnut Ridge Productions
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    • Budget
      • $7,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 40m(100 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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