Pluskylang Great Film overall

Portia Hilton Blistering performances.

Frances Chung Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

Billy Ollie Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

tgchan Ratings: 5.9/10 from 56,118 users... and yet, I am still going for it... Why? Because I love cars, and especially American muscle ones~! I normally don't do any reviews of the films I have seen before, but... it might have been easily 15+ years since I have watched this one, I don't remember much from it. Many say, it's like Top Gun (1986) but with cars, and I think this is how I remember it, but is it any good and worth our time? Let's find out. ( Note, that I might be a little biased, since I have started racing ovals myself recently (iRacing). I will still try my best and stay neutral about it. )2 minutes - oh god... it's gonna be tough to stay objective with this one. They show me a track and cars and I already love it lol... Or maybe it's the charm of the 90's with a nice music?7 minutes - it's so god damn cheesy and cliché... but I love it. Actually, it doesn't look so bad at all26 minutes - the music is great and it feels exactly like in Top Gun (1986) ...Oh... maybe it's because he was a director of it too... Forgive my ignorance, I didn't check it before53 minutes - once the film moves away from a track... let's just say, it doesn't get better...1h 18minutes - I like the story, I really doI am not going to lie... I enjoyed it. It is a decent film, and if you like racing, you should like this one as well.tgchan's rating: 6 /10

SnoopyStyle Wealthy Tim Daland (Randy Quaid) brings in newcomer Cole Trickle (Tom Cruise) to race his car. He also recruits veteran crew chief Harry Hogge (Robert Duvall) to lead Cole's pit crew. Cole is reckless and inexperienced. The brash rookie starts getting pushed around by the Winston Cup champion Rowdy Burns (Michael Rooker). Eventually he admits his lack of knowledge to Hogge who helps him become one of the best racer on the circuit. He crashes into Rowdy Burns sending both of them to the hospital. There they are treated by Dr. Claire Lewicki (Nicole Kidman). While Cole is injured, Daland hires hot new driver Russ Wheeler (Cary Elwes) to replace him.Director Tony Scott basically does Top Gun again but this time with NASCAR. Tom Cruise is playing Maverick again. The action beats are still the same and they are just as fun. Even the romance is strangely similar. If you like 'Top Gun', there's no real reason to not like this one. I guess some like to dismiss Tony Scott for doing the same movie.

Rainey Dawn If you love NASCAR and/or Tom Cruise then you are sure to love this film. It is a sports (NASCAR) drama - it also has romance and a lot of action with a pretty good story too.I personally don't think this is Tom Cruise's best film nor his best work but it is a movie that will keep you entertained - even if you are not a big race car fan.I never figured I would like Days of Thunder - but I did enjoy the film (similar to the way I never dreamed I would like Jerry Maguire but I really enjoyed that movie too).7.5/10

paulnotrt Days of Thunder has by far got to be one of the best race movie ever. Lots of good race action and a great cast that work so well together. I never miss a chance to watch it when aired. Tom did a great job as Cole Trickle and Robert as his crew chief. The story line was good and as a Nascar fan I can relate to it with no problem. I also liked the way they made of real race footage in the movie it really added to the story line. The comedy was also very good just the right amount to keep you wanting for more. I would have to say this was one of Tom Cruise best movies and one that will always be a favorite among his fans.So In closing I would have to say if you have not seen it go out and rent it you wont be sorry.