Film Review – Need for Speed

“Need for Speed” is an adaptation of the popular video game series (over 20 installments), finally bringing its mix of velocity and evasion to the big screen. But let’s be honest here, after the billion-dollar grosses associated with “The Fast and the Furious” franchise, a rival studio wanted its own street race film to call its own. Bloated and nonsensical, “Need for Speed” only has a demolition derby to share with the audience, as all attempts to inject human behavior into this joyless endeavor come up painfully short. If the sound of revving engines and exaggerated enunciation for over two hours of screen time is your thing, by all means, dig into the picture with both hands. Everyone else should seek their cheap thrills elsewhere. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com