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Brilio.net - The film Death Race: Beyond Anarchy will be here to greet racing film lovers, airing in TransTV cinemas, Thursday (19/9), at 21.00 WIB. Death Race: Beyond Anarchy is the fourth film in the Death Race franchise, and this time invites the audience to re-enter the brutal racing world in a future full of violence.
In the film, Carl "Frankenstein" Lucas (played by Zach McGowan) is the master of a deadly racetrack held in a dangerous prison. Inmates risk their lives in these races, where there are no rules, only one goalto survive and win.
The film begins when the government can no longer control Terminal Island prison, where the deadly races take place. In an attempt to stop the chaos, Connor Gibson (Zach McGowan), a special agent, is sent to infiltrate the prison and beat Frankenstein in a race.
But Gibson soon realizes that to survive in this lawless world, he must be more than just a trained agenthe must become part of the violence itself.
The film combines adrenaline-filled racing action with dark dystopian elements, where law and civilization have collapsed inside Terminal Island prison. The plot follows Connor Gibson's journey on his mission to overthrow Frankenstein, who is depicted as a legendary and invincible figure in the racing arena.
As the main character, Gibson is quite strong physically, but his emotional development is not very deep. From the beginning, his motivation for joining the race is only focused on the mission to destroy Frankenstein.
However, as the story progresses, Gibson becomes more involved with the other inmates and begins to doubt the true intentions of the government that sent him. There is a shift from an agent bound by orders to someone finding his identity in a chaotic world.
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Unfortunately, the relationships between the characters feel shallow, especially with female characters, like Jane (Christine Marzano), who serve more as romantic companions than characters who contribute significantly to the plot.
Frankenstein himself is depicted as a charismatic figure surrounded by a mysterious aura. He is not only a brutal racer, but also a symbol of resistance and rebellion in the eyes of the prisoners.
However, the film doesn't really explore who Frankenstein is beyond his iconic costume. Still, the showdown between Gibson and Frankenstein at the end of the film is a pretty epic and satisfying moment for fans of the franchise.
Beyond Anarchy presents a dark, gloomy, and dystopian landscape. Terminal Island Prison is full of ruins, graffiti, and an atmosphere that emphasizes violence without rules. Every corner of the prison reminds the audience that this is not a place for the weak. The visual style is quite impressive, although the CGI effects in some racing scenes feel a bit less smooth.
The racing scenes are the main attraction of the film, and there is no doubt that the racing choreography and fighting action are very exciting. Each car is equipped with weapons, rocket launchers, and dangerous traps, adding to the tension of each race. Fans of hard-core action will be entertained by the brutal scenes, physical fights, and spectacular explosions.
However, one thing to note is that the violence in this film is very graphic, with blood and mangled bodies being prominent elements in each race. While it fits the theme and world of the film, the intensity of this violence may be too much for some viewers.
The film maintains the main theme of the Death Race series, which is the struggle to survive in a lawless world. Beneath the surface of action and violence, Death Race: Beyond Anarchy actually provides a social commentary on power, freedom, and resistance to a broken system. Terminal Island prison becomes a metaphor for a world where power belongs only to the strong, and traditional morality no longer applies.
Frankenstein, as the central character, symbolizes freedom fought for with blood and violence, while the government, represented by characters like Weyland, shows more of the corruption and manipulation of power. Although this message is not conveyed subtly, the film still provides a touch of criticism of a system that allows violence as a means of control.
One of the strengths of Death Race: Beyond Anarchy is its ability to maintain the intensity of the action throughout the film. The brutal and ruleless racing scenes are the main attraction that keeps the audience riveted. In addition, the gloomy and dystopian prison atmosphere reinforces the hopeless nuance carried by the story.
However, the film's weakness lies in the lack of depth in characters and plot. The characters' motivations are not explored in depth, making it difficult for the audience to really connect with them. In addition, while the action is entertaining, the film's story feels clich and doesn't provide any significant surprises.
Title: Death Race: Beyond Anarchy
Director: Don Michael Paul
Writers: Tony Giglio, Don Michael Paul
Cast: Zach McGowan, Danny Trejo, Christine Marzano, Yennis Cheung, Danny Glover
Duration: 111 minutes
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi
Release: October 2, 2018
(brl/lea)
