Landspeed
Landspeed

Movie spotlight

Landspeed

2002
Movie
90 min
English

Two teams are in a heated race for the money and the honor that comes with breaking the land speed world record.

Insights

IMDb4.7/10
Director: Joe CanuttGenres: Action, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

A group of former high school track stars, now in their early twenties, reunite for one last race to win prize money and settle old scores. However, their reunion takes a dangerous turn when they become entangled with a local drug dealer.

Critical Reception

Landspeed received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. While some appreciated the action sequences, the overall consensus was that the film failed to deliver a compelling narrative.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacked originality and relied heavily on familiar crime drama tropes.

  • Performances were generally seen as uninspired, failing to elevate the material.

  • The action sequences, while present, were not enough to save the film from its narrative weaknesses.

Google audience: Audience reception for Landspeed is not widely documented through specific Google user reviews, making it difficult to summarize their specific likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

The film features Billy Burke, who would later gain significant fame for his role as Charlie Swan in the 'Twilight' film series.

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