MikeMc Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 Dirty Mary....Crazy Larry........... Don't forget "Superfly" :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novadose71 Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 I liked the chase scene in a early seventies movie called Brewster Mcloud. I caught the chase, and wing ,scenes of that about 20 years ago, early afternoon and I woke up to it(Camaro,Roadrunner and a couple others IIRC), have been trying to get my hands on it ever since..always hard to find and pretty expensive on VHS, $80 from one guy ...finally came out on DVD within the last year or so but still around $30....maybe the fathers day givers will take my hints some of my favorites Vanishing Point-just does it for me for some reason and about the only movie I can put on just to listen to...the driving music reminds me of the first couple of Desert Sessions albums...or vice versa Dirty Mary Crazy Larry-has some of the greatest driving in it and no fast forward scenes Gone in 60 seconds(Halicki)-Great chase/destruction scenes. Smokey and the Bandit 1- Very fun, even with too many fast forward scenes it's still a great one-this and Dukes of Hazzard were great "learn to drive" video's for a certain 13 year old Iowa boy Gumball Rally is pretty good, way better than Cannonball Run. Crank up the surround sound, the Cobra Ferrari chase in the LA riverbed is worth it even if the rest of the movie was terrible(which it wasn't) Mad Max/Road Warrior-always great ones in my book and plenty of destruction Blues Brothers was fun and I've always wanted to drive through a mall Junkman-not nearly as good as Gone in 60, seemed like he was trying to outdo himself and showoff his impressive toy collection, some great stunts and real life close calls, but I can't get past using that Cadillac for a vehicle, even front wheel drive IIRC Bullitt-finally replaced my VHS copy with DVD a few weekends ago and watched it twice since. I've gotta say that I forgot how disappointed I was with the chase, especially with all the hu-bub about it. It's not that's it's terrible by any means, but hardly the "greatest chase scene" that I've heard it called many times. The Mustang and Charger are pretty cool but I'll take any of the above(except Junkman)over this one any day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 Getaway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 Bullitt, Gumball Rallye, Several Bond movies - 2CV rolling down the hill, Mustang on 2 wheels, Hornet airborne barrel roll and a flying Matador, Lotus into water, etc., French Connection, Italian Job, Blues Brothers, Dirty Mary Crazy Larry, Smokey and the Bandit, Vanishing point, and too many more to list... Oh...one more...White Lightning - Reynolds as Gator...brown 4 door LTD, big motor, and steel wheels...flying and landing on a barge... Bullitt I think makes so many lists because it is regarded as the first car chase in the movies. The TV show Streets of San Francisco had a few short chases with airborne cars! On a child friendly level like Cars, there is also the Herbie Movies...Lots of fun stunts with the #53 Beetle!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 Fear is the Key Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diymirage Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 did anyone mention the last 75 minutes of smokey and the bandit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr cheap Posted June 6, 2011 Author Share Posted June 6, 2011 if does not have the org sound trak dont buy it its junk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59-Desoto Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 (edited) not sure if the DVD has been modified or not. I've got the DVD original Gone in 60 Seconds and it was fine uncut and not modified Edited June 6, 2011 by 59-Desoto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Handley Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Ahmmmm... "Unstoppable"? But I don't see William Shatner in that or any movie with Denzel where a Train is involved. At any rate, I did not see Unstoppable so I cannot make any comparisons. But, that said, "The General" was made in 1927. All the stunts are genuine, dangerous and live. No computer animation! The action is good, the comedy well thought out and if one puts it into perspective of today. Totally impossible for Hollywood to produced anything this well done ever again. That's the one, this actor was the one that played Kirk in the recent Star Trek prequil movie. I'll have to see if there are clips of The General on YouTube tonight. Has anybody ever mentioned the movie "Driver", I'm having a brain fart on that one. It's got a great chase scene between a Trans Am and a supped up C10 stepside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopar1 Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 There was a movie around 10 years ago with george cluney in he does demo derby with 4 cars after a chase also thought that was a great ending to a chase scene when he deroofs one of the cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Handley Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 If it had Nicole Kidman in it and was shot in Europe., that was already mentioned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drake69 Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Yup, you guys mentioned most of mine already (Bullitt, Ronin, Vanishing Point, Death Proof, Dirty Mary, etc....) Here's a few ya'll missed tho...... 1: The Car - pre-Christine and after The Duel. A George Barris nightmare.... 2: The Transporter - REALLY SHOCKED no one mentioned this one. 3: The Matrix: Reloaded - pure adrenaline chase scene on the open highway through oncoming traffic. 4: Cannonball Run movies - Gumball Rally was finally mentioned, but no one said this one yet. 5: The Dukes Of Hazzard - Retarded remake, but the Charger steals the show every time. 6: Most of the 007 movies - Spy Who Loved Me in the Lotus car/sub. 7: The Love Bug - grew up on this.... 8: Freebie and the Bean - where The Blues Brothers writers got their car chase ideas from. 9: Death Race 2000 - with Carradine and Stallone. Better just open up the top of your head, set your brain in a box by the end table, and veg out on this one!!! 10: Hooper - can't mention Smokey and the Bandit without this one. 11: The Last Chase - corny movie with Lee Majors, but where else are you gonna see a race car/Sabre jet faceoff? 12: Akira - YES. It's a cartoon movie. Rival gang bikers slogging it out in downtown Tokyo at reckless speeds..... 13: Speed - bomb-loaded bus. Nice. 14: Die Hard With A Vengeance - Simon says... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Winter Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 My Very obscure Favourite, Speedtrap from '77, starring Joe Don Baker driving a '71 Charger. Second being my avatar phot's screen shot. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Gibbons Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Clearly, there are many car chase movies. I'll add one more: Quentin Tarantino's "Death Proof" released under the Grindhouse combination movie. Hated to see the Challenger and Charger get beat up in that film. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 My top ten list is published on IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/list/QLCVXvEMO1k/ Please note that neither Bullitt, nor that Quentin Tarrantino chase made it on the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagestang Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Bullit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZombieHunter26 Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 The italian job. 1969. Taking Austin Coopers into places never meant to see vehicular traffic. "Your only supposed to blow the bloody DOORS off!" Great Michael Caine quote. The remake was OK... But the original takes the cake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moparmagiclives Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 I cant agree with most on the original "60 sec", It might win for the longest single chase, but I didnt feel it was real "exciting". I thought the newer version was better, but that might be due to the fact that it came out when I was about that age of a punk kid.. But I was noticing, and maybe I missed it, but no one mentioned " Two lane black top" Most of the movie was the Goat running after the 55... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidChampagne Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 The Original "Gone in 60 Seconds". "Dirty Mary, Crazy Larry". Dare I say it: I even thought some of the "Elvis" movies about him driving race cars had some good footage: at least seeing real cobras and the Super Cobra was cool. "Bullitt" of course- except - after watching it about 2000 times I finally realized a lot of the scenes are the same scene, shot from different angles. Same cars on the road going downhill, same parked cars, etc. Watch it and keeps your eyes peeled for the VW that keeps showing up during the "HILLS" part. But, stiil is one of the best ever to watch. Love the part on the open highway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swifster Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 The reason the was never a remake of Bullitt? You can't improve on perfection. 1) Bullitt 2) The 7Ups 3) Ronin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moparmagiclives Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 if you watch Two Lane Blacktop thinking you are going to see a car chase, you are going to be VERY disappointed. I guess thats true for the rest of the movie too.., but for the chevy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scalenut Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 YES ..eat my dust, one of my favs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Appetite Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 i can get past the bad acting and just plain stupidity of the plot/dialogue/director but i draw the line at having to listen to a barague of cussing It's Aqua Teen Hunger Force...one of the silliest wastes of air time...they probably figured the swearing couldnt make it any worse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Appetite Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 YES ..eat my dust, one of my favs One of my faves as well. I remember seeing it at the theater when it was origionally released..back when you could pay and watch the same movie over and over again all day....and thats what I did with this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scalenut Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 it's a silly movie but who wouldn't want to take a 700hp stock car for a joyride? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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