Days of Thunder (1990)

Instant Favorite.

Good story, Not enough for a whole film

This is a coming of age storyline that you've seen in one form or another for decades. It takes a truly unique voice to make yet another one worth watching.

This movie feels like it was made purely to piss off people who want good shows

Nascar wasn't something that interested me, but after watching this movie I've learned a lot more about Nascar. I've learned about structures of the teams. Basically it's like a normal job. Boss hires a coach and a driver and also mechanics, who try to win races and make him money. Also, I didn't know it's that dangerous and that they actually try to hit each other when racing. I watched YouTube videos and it does actually happen in real life. Tom Cruise is great here and Nicole Kidman as well. Humour is nice, loved the scene with cops lol :D This movie allows you to see the life of a racer. Interesting moment from the movie is when Cole (Tom Cruise) said that he's more afraid of becoming noone rather than becoming a cripple. Apparently for some people being a cripple is not such a bad thing, as opposed to being noone. Basically they are ready to take the risks and won't regret it

The suits at Paramount clearly wanted a "Top Gun on wheels" (even going so far as to hire Robert Towne to write the thing), but "Days of Thunder" ended up being a loud, stupid mess; a soulless commercial (not just the Mello Yello product placement) machined with star, director and producing power, but ridiculous in its dramatic narrative. It is awful. Which is why it is also glorious - naturally, for all the wrong reasons:1. There's lots of melodramatic screaming in this movie. And squinting.2. Tom Cruise goes from being a reckless prick to a reckless prick with a trophy. He learns nothing from the events of the film; it's golden.3. Robert Duvall spends screen time giving an inspirational locker room speech to a stock car. 4. Kidman works her Aussie accent for maximum hotness. 5. Almost makes me care about NASCAR. Almost. And to top it all off, Cruise is sporting one of the greatest character names in cinema: Cole Trickle. Just say it back to yourself: Cole. Trickle. You can't make that nonsense up. And somebody did!Gather some like-minded individuals and crack open a few cold ones. You're in for some laughs. 6/10

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.

This is an excellent film about the trials of youth and the power of forgiveness.Tom Cruise's depiction of race car driver Cole Trickle is a spot-on reinterpretation of Orson Welles' character from Citizen Kane. The chemistry between Cruise and costar Michael Rooker is undeniable, and some would say that despite the fact that Cruise actually rooks Rooker, they are both winners in this film.There is also a very agreeable Rawlsian undertone to the story, channeled through Robert Duvall's character Harry Hogge. Much credit to screenwriter Robert Towne for incorporating such an important philosophical idea in a film that may otherwise have wandered into predictable summer blockbuster territory.This film comes on your chest like thunder. Go see it immediately.