Film Research: Death Race

In the opening of Death Race it begins with a black screen with text appearing. As it streams it begins by a camera rolling through an animated car engine. On the screen is white text that gives a background of what is going to happen in the movie and why; giving the audience a clear understanding. The letters appear with the effect of a type writer. In this explanation it lets the audience know that there must be violence within the film. It tells us that in 2012 the United State's economy crashed, leading to unemployment rates sky rocketing. A group began taking prisoners and associating them with "cage fights" and posting them to make money. The director made the opening very straight forward. You get a clear understanding of what will take place in the movie. The opening doesn't consist of any camera shots, rather special effects. It began with the pulleys of the engine leading to the more intricate parts within it. However, the incidental music gave it a suspenseful feel. In the first 2 minutes there were no opening credits just a clear introduction. The movie's budget was 45 million dollars. In the end it made 75.7 million dollars. This movie won many movie rewards. To list a few it won the Saturn Award being the best supporting actress (Joan Allen), The DGC Craft Award for sound editing, as well as the Taurus Award for best fire stunts.