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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Binding: DVD Brand: Team Marketing EAN: 0733961758160 Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC Item Dimensions: Label: A&E Home Video Languages: Manufacturer: A&E Home Video MPN: TM1078 Number Of Items: 2 Publisher: A&E Home Video Release Date: December 19, 2006 Running Time: 308 minutes Studio: A&E Home Video Theatrical Release Date: July 17, 2006 Features:
Editorial Review: Product Description: Racing superstar John Force is the winningest Hot Rod driver of all time. These days, with the three Force daughters following in Dad's tracks, reconnecting with family is John Force's number one priority. DRIVING FORCE chases after 22-year-old Ashley, 19-year-old Brittany, and 16-year-old Courtney as they burn serious rubber in the male-dominated world of drag racing. But once their helmets are off and they're back at home, the Forces are a family like any other. From the turmoil of a terrifying crash to the excitement of a high school dance, and the sweetness of helping Dad get ready for a date with Mom, life is never slow when you're the fastest family on the block. 2 Disc Set Amazon.com: From heated arguments at home to thunderous runs down the quarter-mile stretch, Driving Force is an entertaining, warts-and-all portrait of the first family of drag racing. As a 30-year veteran with 14 National Hot Rod Association Funny Car championships to his credit (as of late 2006), John Force is a drag-racing legend, widely regarded as the NHRA's most colorful personality since the two Dons (Prudhomme and Garlits). But as Force confesses in this A&E reality series (which premiered July 17, 2006), nothing could have prepared him for the challenge of raising three girls while juggling his thriving career and the corporate empire he runs out of the wealthy Orange County suburb of Yorba Linda, California. For better or worse, Force is a bossy, selfish, belligerent, foul-mouthed S.O.B. who hollers like the rest of the world was stone deaf, and as these 14 fast-paced episodes unfold, there are many occasions when you just want to throttle the guy and put him out of his (and our) misery. But just as often, you see how Force truly loves his family, which consists of 55-year-old wife Laurie (still married to Force but living separately with their daughters); 23-year-old Ashley, the most focused and promising heiress to Force's drag-racing legacy; rebellious 19-year-old Brittany, a competitive but not-always-devoted racer of Super-Comp dragsters; and 17-year-old Courtney, a former cheerleader struggling (like Brittany) to balance school with her new and still-uncertain racing career. Like their devoted mother (who understandably grew apart from John while supporting his career), the Force girls are gorgeous, headstrong, and more than a little spoiled, but they form an irresistible team even when they act like trendy "O.C." girls of limited intelligence (as when debating the definition of "original"). With father John as (pardon the pun) a Force to be reckoned with, these young, attractive women hold their own with solid family values, emerging as a close-knit clan more than ready to tackle the everyday challenges of a very demanding sport. From meetings with corporate sponsors to finding time for boyfriends (a topic which gives poor Dad no end of worry), this all-American family enjoys the luxurious perks of success (including three plush homes, limousines, and a very affluent lifestyle), but they're also managing more high-pressure responsibilities than many adults. As siblings, they ultimately prove to be admirably savvy young women who've clearly benefited from the sensible and grounded upbringing that Laurie gave them (indeed, Mrs. Force is the quiet presence that keeps Driving Force from careening out of control), especially since John Force readily admits that "this dad thing doesn't come natural." And while Driving Force serves as an excellent introduction to the dynamic sport of drag racing, it primarily functions as a funny, serious, occasionally toucing and never-boring portrait of a splintered yet close-knit family that anyone can relate to--fast, occasionally furious, anything but perfect, and full of genuine love. --Jeff Shannon Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Burn up that quarter mileFather John better look out. The girls are catching up fast. It is good to see that the Force will be with the NHRA for a long time. Rating:  - Driving Force Season OnePure entertainment! To those that know the sport they will spot the soundbites used for the cars aren't quite right! And some races start at one track and end at another! Issues that were addressed for season 2 I think. But on the whole great entertainment that even those not into Drag Racing should enjoy. Rating: - MUST SEE - FOR JOHN FORCE FANSTHIS DVD IS A MUST TO SEE FOR ALL DRAG RACING FANS, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO LIKE JOHN FORCE. WE HAVE WATCHED IT 3 TIMES NOW WITH DIFFERNT PEOPLE AND EVERYONE SAYS THE SAME THING " THIS GUY IS AWESOME!" LIKE HIM OR NOT YOU WILL LOVE THIS SERIES! Rating: - Just as describedI received the dvd and John Force book in record time. I've enjoyed both and will be looking for future items by this seller. Rating: - Better than Ozzie!Though not enough of the actual racing makes the cut, the reality of family life comes through! As a Dad with two daughters (we're not in the racing business!) I can relate to the story line. They are an American icon family. and it's great to see that they have been documented on film. Better than your average flick. I would highly recommend seeing them race in person, and recommend this DVD to those who have seen them in action. A great look into a real family, as harsh as it may seem. ... Read More |
