This discussion makes me think back to that epic movie Days of Thunder.
It was decent entertainment and I laughed myself silly in a couple of
places and generally enjoyed it, but as a racing movie it SUCKED. I doubt
that I will see Driven, if for no other reason than I just can't suspend
my disbelief enough to imagine Stallone as a driver in an indy-type car.
I think us racer types always expect too much when it comes to Hollywood
and racing. My biggest gripe about them is always the lack of technical
correctness (see comment below about "...20 gears..."). They should be able
to get the details right for those of us
who care. It wouldn't change the overall movie plot at all and us picky
people would be satisfied that our sport was accuratly represented. If I
just want to watch some kick-ass driving I can always just watch the
"Bullit" chase scene again; if I can ever get it back from my cousin!
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-autox@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-autox@autox.team.net]On
Behalf Of Dan Timko
Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2001 8:34 AM
To: jac73@daimlerchrysler.com; autox@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: Driven kicks it up a notch
I guess we should just all complain. Maybe they will never make a racing
movie ever again! That way, we won't have to endure the pain. Oh wait, we
are just a minute percentage of who they make their money off of. :)
And I agree with the guy in one of the previous emails who was happy that
they are at least MAKING racing movies. But maybe some of you would prefer
to watch the new version of "Annie" than a not-so-perfect racing movie. :)
I for one, learned something: I never knew CART cars had 20 gears that they
could downshift into, which would propel their car ahead of the next car
while the other car was supposedly already going top speed in a straight! :)
Dan
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