Driven
Talented rookie race-car driver Jimmy Bly has started losing his focus and begins to slip in the race rankings. It's no wonder, with the immense pressure being shoveled on him by his overly ambitious promoter brother as well as Bly's romance with his arch rival's girlfriend Sophia. With much riding on Bly, car owner Carl Henry brings former racing star Joe Tanto on board to help Bly. To drive Bly back to the top of the rankings, Tanto must first deal with the emotional scars left over from a tragic racing accident which nearly took his life.
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Plot Summary
A former NASCAR champion takes a young, untested driver under his wing to help him navigate the world of professional racing. As the rookie's popularity grows, he faces intense pressure and dangerous rivalries on and off the track. The veteran must confront his own past demons to guide the newcomer towards success and survival in the cutthroat racing circuit.
Critical Reception
Driven was largely panned by critics, who found its plot predictable and its action sequences over-the-top and unconvincing. While it aimed for a high-octane racing thriller, it failed to deliver on both thrills and dramatic depth, resulting in a critical and commercial disappointment.
What Reviewers Say
- Predictable plot and uninspired characters.
- Overly dramatic and often nonsensical racing sequences.
- Lacks the excitement and substance of better racing films.
Google audience: Audiences found the movie to be a generic racing film with a weak story and unconvincing action. While some appreciated the attempt at an action-packed sports drama, many felt it was forgettable and failed to engage them.
Fun Fact
The film features a cameo appearance by former Formula One driver Jacques Villeneuve, who also served as a technical consultant for the movie.
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