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Asphalt Wars
Feel the need for more speed? Then buckle up for a gritty blacktop thrill ride. Reno, a young mechanic, dreams of joining the professional racing circuit. He spends his days at his uncle's garage and his nights conquering the world of illegal street racing. When he is given the chance to be the getaway driver in a lucrative but dangerous gang heist, he accepts, hoping to earn money to make all of his dreams come true. But when Reno enters the dark world of the gang, his gamble for success could lead to the ultimate loss of everything important!
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Excellent, Without a doubt!!
It isn't all that great, actually. Really cheesy and very predicable of how certain scenes are gonna turn play out. However, I guess that's the charm of it all, because I would consider this one of my guilty pleasures.
Good films always raise compelling questions, whether the format is fiction or documentary fact.
The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.
I picked up a copy of this DVD in Japan, and I was actually pleasantly surprised. Corman isn't always known for his quality films, but this one is enjoyable and fairly socially-conscious. The directing is great, the producing is good, the writing is solid, and the acting is surprising, considering most of the actors aren't listed on IMDb as having done any other projects. That said, Vargas was the standout. The story follows Reno, a young guy who works in an auto shop, as he gets involved in the world of drag racing and gangs. He falls for Dina, gang member Vargas' sister. The racing scenes are really good, considering how small the production budget must have been (this is Roger Corman, after all). Probably one of the most interesting aspects of the film is how it brings in the politics of migrant workers, not too common a subject.The settings are beautiful, the music is awesome, and overall, the movie is well-made. Just a really entertaining little film.
