Redline
(2009/Anchor Bay Blu-ray & DVD)
Picture:
A-/B- Sound: B/B- Extras: C Film: B+
Throughout
all the universe there is no race more deadly than Redline. Held once every 5
year, it brings all sorts of hot shots; dare devil drivers from all over the
galaxy. There are no rules, except to
cross the finish line and use retro designs. Racers from mafias, military, to
pop stars come to race for the one blazing moment of glory, fame, and wealth,
that even if they can survive the course, will they survive each other?
JP is the youngest, newest racer to enter Redline. Along with his ultra-customized golden racer
he aims to leave the competition in the dust and win the heart of sexy, sultry
Sonoshee (who is also racing against him), but he has the cards stacked against
him, his fellow racers have no qualms to cheating or just blowing the other
competitors away (literally), and that’s not to mention this years competition
is held on Robo world, who's military army would like nothing better than to
blow the entire Redline race away to protect their military secrets. Can JP win the race and win fair maiden's
heart?
From the artist and creators who brought you AniMatrix, now brings you Redline,
a futuristic anything goes space race. From aliens to transforming cars, the film
features creative and interesting cast of alien characters and sci-fi vehicles,
while designs are alien, the characters feature the stereotypical, arrogant and
egotistic racer mentality (except for the main character of course). It tries to get the feel of what it is to
'drive' at supersonic speeds; the characters might as well be riding
rockets. Extras include quick guide to
Redline and trailers.
- Ricky Chiang
