Review: Streets of Legend (C)

Streets of Legend (2003)
Directed by Joey Curtis
Starring Brihanna Hernandez, Victor Larios and Robert Beaumont
MPAA: R
Grade: C

Review by Bobby Nashville

Streets of Legend aspires to be the grandchild of American Graffiti, but let's face it, it's not even close. American Graffiti was tightly woven with a script that focused on the characters and and an impending deadline - the next morning, when everyone would have to go off to college.

In Streets of Legend, everyone seems aimless and there are no real deadlines. The cars are fast, but boring when compared to the 50's muscle cars portrayed in American Graffiti. Sure, comparing the two films isn't right, but hey- the studio behind Streets of Legend brought this comparison up with their promo material, not me. Did I mention that the music in American Graffiti (perhaps the greatest movie soundtrack ever) is ten times what this film brings to the table?

ANYWAY, just to be fair, the acting in Streets of Legend is better than expected and the cinematography is decent. Victor Larios does a good job as Chato, the troubled youth that seems lost no matter where he goes. Brihanna Hernandez is also good as the girl torn between two worlds. Reportedly, all of the racing scenes were shot for real, with no stunt drivers, and for that, they get props from me. The film has a great look and street racing fans might just get something out of this. As for me, I'll stick to American Graffiti.