High Octane: Detonate (2005 Video) User Reviews

high octane detonate is really good

[moonie_180 · 10/10 · 9 April 2006]

i thought this was one of the most entertaining high octane's yet. the whole thing was interesting from start to finish. the Indians made it a bit better. there are a couple bits in it that you can spot out that have been done after the original shooting but it doesn't matter all that much. the high speed runs between Tommy ans his supra and Frode with his ZX12R made it pretty good. the bit towards the end where Justin has to dis-arm the bomb where he jumps out of the plane with his parachute and it fails to open then Ketzal says "hey look it's Justin" and when Justin then hit the ground was one of the funniest bits of the movie. at the end after the credits have past how there is that fake movie promo that is weird but funny

Was overwhelmed how great this movie actually was. Definitely worth a watch

[nic-101 · 10/10 · 11 October 2005]

If modified cars are your thing then this is what your been waiting for. Finally someone has made something that is actually interesting and entertaining to watch that isn't all about boring car tech stuff. Imagine a car documentary with a movie like twist. Hard to grasp but you will get the idea once you watch. Basically its about a guy named Ketzal who takes you into Europe to see different turbo cars etc. There is a comical twist as he gets involved with a spy who tries to kill him. Its very cleverly done and is most enjoyable to watch. I sat down with my girlfriend and she loved it as well. Soundtrack is actually very good and is very up to date with fast paced drum and bass but also a melodic atmospheric style for different scenes. Filemd in digital but quite impressive and has very clever placed cameras in car chases etc. Overall I have never seen anything like this and would fully recommend it to anyone, car enthusiast or not.

Bang Tommy hits the gas, warp speed.

[Stibbert · 5/10 · 31 March 2006]

I just accidentally caught this one. Not knowing quite what it was it was a bit odd at first, but when I got used to the mix of cars humor, two Indian dudes and the side plot it was entertaining.

This is kind of a documentary show, only it's not. Ketzal Sterling takes a trip around the globe to find car enthusiasts and race cars. It focus on cars and horsepower and stuff that I, who is not that into cars, really don't care about. However, Ketzal makes it all interesting and rather funny by making small stories out of it. In addition there is the side plot witch is just stupid, however, makes for some funny situations and nice driving. As for the two Indian guys. Well, not funny really.

While the acting may suck the driving is 100%. And after all it is the driving this movie focus on. Ketzals narration is very nice. Good written and well told.

The cinematography is very nice. It varys a bit, though. Some shots are technically quite good and looks delicious with nice camera moves, while others are not so good with a bit shaky camera and such. Not a problem, but still it's there and it don't make a perfect movie. But, I would have to say the over all cinematography is nothing to be ashamed of. It's kind of a documentary in the way it's made and so the cinematography is good taking that into consideration.

As for the music I'm not really into techno, but I have to say it really fits this movie. I actually enjoy it.

All in all this is an enjoyable movie. It's not a traditional car show. It doesn't just focus on the technical car stuff, but add a lot of humor and pointless plots that makes this movie different from all other car shows and make it more enjoyable for people not that hard core into the whole car scene. If you like car this is a must see. If you're not into car you might still like it.