Redline (2007) -
: During a promotional event for the film, actor Eddie Griffin accidentally crashed and destroyed a rare Ferrari Enzo , one of only 400 ever produced, generating significant media attention.
The story follows (played by Nadia Bjorlin), a talented mechanic and aspiring musician who is lured into the dangerous world of illegal racing. She finds herself caught between competing millionaires who use human lives and multi-million dollar machines as pawns in their gambling games. Redline (2007)
The film's primary appeal lies in its "vehicle fetishism," featuring some of the rarest supercars in the world. : During a promotional event for the film,
Produced and written by real estate mogul , the film is perhaps more famous for its behind-the-scenes financial drama than its plot. Sadek used his own massive collection of exotic cars for the shoot and funded the $26 million production through his company, Quick Loan Funding . The company was a major subprime lender, and its subsequent collapse during the 2008 financial crisis led to the film being cited by CNBC as a symbol of the era's subprime excess. Plot and Cast The film's primary appeal lies in its "vehicle
Released on April 13, 2007, Redline was a critical and financial failure, with reviewers from IGN and AndersonVision criticizing its thin plot and "hollow" characters. However, it has maintained a niche cult following among automotive enthusiasts for its rare collection of real-world supercars and practical stunt work.