Biker Boyz

Rating: PG-13

Movie Release Date: January 21, 2003

DVD Release Date: June 10, 2003

Plot 411: Underground racing combines fast rides with big egos.

Review: After the success of The Fast And The Furious, bikers needed their own adrenaline-pumping movie so this flick was made. Of the two, I prefer the plot of Fast but to each his own. There are some technical flaws in both movies that I think real car and bike enthusiats will pick up quite quickly. However, for the layperson (like me) all the flash, sizzle and vroom vroom was pretty cool. Laurence Fishburne is Smoke, the reigning biker king in the underground world of sport bike racing. He is challenged by many up-and-comers, including Kid (Derek Luke), constantly and he must defend his turf and title from them. There is a thin thread that ties the story together, but it's probably not worth mentioning. The acting is pretty horrible, but the actors do what they can with what they are given. Luke was way better in Glory Road. Other stars in this film include Orlando Jones, Kid Rock, Larenz Tate, Djimon Hounsou, Lisa Bonet, Dante Basco and Tyson Beckford.

Watch It: If you like fast action and stunts with a background of hip hop music.

Skip It: Your focus on plot and character development cannot be distracted by shiny metal things.