Rating: 2.5/5 -- In the end, it reveals itself to have nothing to say beyond the superficial about government or rebellion. And in the absence of such a statement, it becomes what it seems to have mocked -- a spectacle glorifying the car is an instrument of violence. Full Review

Rating: 3.5/5 -- A goofy piece of over-the-top mayhem with half a brain. Full Review

Overall the movie isn't as synchromeshed as it might be; the rivalry between champions Carradine and Stallone isn't very interesting, and some of the gags aren't sick or funny enough. But it's a great audience film. Full Review

The story, about a road race in the not-too-distant future for which the drivers are given points for running down pedestrians, becomes an elaborate and telling fantasy about our peculiar popular entertainments. Fine work carved from minimal materials. Full Review

Script, from an Ib Melchior story, makes its satirical points economically, and director Paul Bartel keeps the film moving quickly. Full Review

Rating: 9/10 -- A terrifically entertaining movie, and a sharp, funny social commentary from start to finish. Full Review

Rating: B- -- Behold the power of cheese! Full Review