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Post by TheGoodMan19 on Jan 21, 2022 1:20:34 GMT
Knee jerk reaction is always Bullitt. TCM's Ben Mankiewitz went for French Connection because Bullitt was choreographed and FC's was real, with real crashes (something I did not know). Do we agree with Benny or not? Tough for me to go against Bullitt because I had a '68 Charger.
And there's always the epic chase from Joe Don Baker's Mitchell (not recommended for those with heart conditions!)
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Post by Rufus-T on Jan 21, 2022 1:34:16 GMT
Of the ones above, French Connection.
I like the 1974 Gone in 60 seconds chase a lot.
The Mitchell chase is classic. "My heart is in my throat".
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Post by movielover on Jan 21, 2022 1:38:59 GMT
The French Connection, of the choices listed.
To Live and Die in L.A. and Ronin was even better though.
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Post by Rufus-T on Jan 21, 2022 2:58:21 GMT
Not a classic, but Baby Driver begins with one of the best car chase scenes.
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Post by london777 on Jan 21, 2022 4:19:42 GMT
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Post by Penn Guinn on Jan 21, 2022 4:22:58 GMT
FC because I knew where it was filmed and could picture it happening there irl.
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Post by mikef6 on Jan 21, 2022 6:03:19 GMT
I voted "Bullitt" as the model for everything that came after. "Mitchell"? GTFOOH.
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Post by politicidal on Jan 21, 2022 14:43:21 GMT
Bullitt.
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Post by divtal on Jan 21, 2022 20:33:16 GMT
FC because I knew where it was filmed and could picture it happening there irl. Technically, I can't vote ... largely, because of Ollie's point. I've never seen any of the films in question. But, I have seen the chase scene from Bullit. I know that directors/cinematographers take advantage of many elements, including changed venues, and quick "cuts," to create their desired image. And, I'm glad that it's exciting footage, in terms of the story. But, for people in SF, and the Bay Area, it's almost a comedy presentation. Cars would have to be able to fly - at no slower than mach 1 - for that chase to happen, as presented.
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Post by Penn Guinn on Jan 21, 2022 20:40:17 GMT
FC because I knew where it was filmed and could picture it happening there irl. Technically, I can't vote ... largely, because of Ollie's point. I've never seen any of the films in question. But, I have seen the chase scene from Bullit. I know that directors/cinematographers take advantage of many elements, including changed venues, and quick "cuts," to create their desired image. And, I'm glad that it's exciting footage, in terms of the story. But, for people in SF, and the Bay Area, it's almost a comedy presentation. Cars would have to be able to fly - at no slower than mach 1 - for that chase to happen, as presented. As far as "voting"  I would say that seeing clips of the chase scenes would count in this instance !
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Post by Doghouse6 on Jan 21, 2022 21:51:04 GMT
TCM's Ben Mankiewitz went for French Connection because Bullitt was choreographed and FC's was real, with real crashes (something I did not know). Do we agree with Benny or not? Tough for me to go against Bullitt because I had a '68 Charger.
Don't believe all the Hollywood hype you hear, either from TV hosts or (especially) film makers themselves. A reliable rule of thumb is to consider 50% of those stories to be pure fiction, and up to 75% of the remainder to be colorfully embellished for the sake of an entertaining anecdote. Fishermen telling each other about the ones they caught and the ones that got away, along with veterans swapping war stories, have got nothing on film folk for tall tales. I know: I'm no fun at all. For the record, I still go with Bullitt for pacing and visual interest. After the first couple minutes, Popeye's pursuit of the El gets pretty monotonous. Driving a car in a straight line for ten minutes and colliding with a lot of stuff loses interest through repetition. (I had a green '68 Mustang GT, but that doesn't mean I'm a bit prejudiced.)
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Post by timshelboy on Jan 22, 2022 9:10:36 GMT
Voted for connection. No idea what Mitchell is  i thought the the one in THE TOWN was impressive |
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Post by mstreepsucks on Jan 22, 2022 9:21:37 GMT
I just wanna say i love every car chase. Because it's like a western...
It always reminds me of a western.
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Post by fangirl1975 on Jan 28, 2022 1:33:32 GMT
My vote is for Bullitt because it's car chase is the car chase by which all other car chases are judged.
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Post by sostie on Jan 28, 2022 13:39:55 GMT
The original Italian Job or one of the chases from the Mad Max films
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Post by Rufus-T on Jan 28, 2022 17:27:33 GMT
I just wanna say i love every car chase. Because it's like a western... It always reminds me of a western. Just like what Bon Jovi said
I'm a cowboy
On a steel horse I ride
I'm wanted (wanted), dead or alive.
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Post by jeffersoncody on Jan 29, 2022 6:55:38 GMT
Bullitt has the best car chases, ever, but What about Vanishing Point, Dirty Mary Crazy Larry and The Driver, they should be in your poll?
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Post by jeffersoncody on Jan 29, 2022 7:08:59 GMT
Let's not forget The Seven-Ups car chase.
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Post by mstreepsucks on Jan 29, 2022 21:59:48 GMT
I just wanna say i love every car chase. Because it's like a western... It always reminds me of a western. Just like what Bon Jovi said
I'm a cowboy
On a steel horse I ride
I'm wanted (wanted), dead or alive.
It reminds me of the john wayne films where he shot the injuns. That reminded me of a western too.
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