Dust to Glory Critic Reviews

Like his father, Brown inserts himself into the action via folksy narration. His husky, laid-back voice sounds something like Kevin Costner, lending a regular-guy aura to the reverential treatment he affords his subject.Read the full review

It's an adrenaline rush of a film.Read the full review

With its exceptional multicamera coverage and dynamic editing, pic provides an amazing ride across the dusty roads and stunningly varied terrain of what could be the world's most demanding vehicle race.Read the full review

The race is more like a private poker game held upstairs in somebody's suite during the World Series of Poker.Read the full review

There are more over-the-top moments, but they never last long. And after every groan-inducing piece of footage, a spectacular near-crash or daring motorcycle chase comes along to leave the movie's shortcomings in a cloud of dust.Read the full review

It's a fascinating film, but after a while, the digital photography wears out its gritty welcome.Read the full review

Brown lays out his guiding philosophy up front when he says of the Baja, ''This isn't about a race, it's about the human race."Read the full review

There is occasionally some gorgeous scenery, and the challenge of driving through silt is mildly interesting.Read the full review

Brown probably captures enough to satisfy hardcore enthusiasts, but everyone else might end up wondering why he ignored the glory for the dust.Read the full review