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Cap42086 · 01-23-2003, 01:45 AM

With the release of The Bourne Identity, I was curious as to what you guys think are some of the best car chases you've seen in a movie before. Of course most people will say Ronin and The French Connection, and if you guys want to second those, then be my guest. I'm not going to stop you.

But I'd like to say (and I know I'll be shot for this) The Transporter. I don't know who wouldn't like that movie because it's one of the most entertaining in 2002. And I happened to greatly enjoy that opening chase sequence. (And the announcement of the DVD release date is something I am very happy about.) So that's where my vote goes.

What do you guys vote for?

StinkPalm · 01-23-2003, 01:49 AM

how about Gone in 60 Seconds?

**aintnosin** · 01-23-2003, 02:15 AM

Bullitt - The gold standard of movie car chases! The one that started it all.

boddah · 01-23-2003, 02:18 AM

T2, the semi vs. the speedbike

And, you know, all of the other car chases in the movie too.

Kenshiro 26 · 01-23-2003, 02:53 AM

To Live and Die in L.A. (Why isn't this on DVD already???) has a very good car chase

Spoiler (Highlight or Triple Click to Read):
heading the wrong way into oncoming traffic on the freeway.

Coincidentally, the film was directed by William Friedkin who also helmed The French Connection, another film with a great car chase.

Reaver · 01-23-2003, 03:33 AM

Ronin has got a KILLER car chase scene, the best I've ever seen.

3DMan · 01-23-2003, 03:43 AM

Easy. The end of The Road Warrior. Can't wait for Fury Road.

Ashenden · 01-23-2003, 04:24 AM

The French movie Taxi followed by Ronin..... there is something about chases in narrow French streets!

MrTony · 01-23-2003, 04:29 AM

What the hell - The Blues Brothers.

brian1234 · 01-23-2003, 05:15 AM

Ronin has the best car chases i have seen.

Monterey Jack · 01-23-2003, 05:43 AM

The Corruptor had a smokin' car chase.

***Wirehed*** · 01-23-2003, 06:17 AM

Ronin. It's great because it's real. Those cars are actually moving at high speed.

The Rock has a pretty decent car chase, with the Hummer and Lamberghini.

The Great Chase (Hmm...movie name might be wrong, but I'm thinking of the movie with the classic mini0cooper chase)

Gorgeous. the Jacky Chan movie...I think this is the right one, but it has a fun car chase.

Do the speeder bikes in Return of the Jedi count? How about the speeder Bike part II scene in Episode 1?

Agalloch · 01-23-2003, 06:25 AM

The Rock. Hummer vs Ferrari.

Speaking of Episode II, how about the whole chasing of the bounty hunter through Coruscant.

Agalloch

rolisme · 01-23-2003, 06:40 AM

Another vote for Bullitt - and that car chase is real too

Chaplin · 01-23-2003, 06:49 AM

The French Connection has the best car chase in film history. Not only the fact that the driving was great, but it was how it was FILMED.

***Wirehed*** · 01-23-2003, 06:49 AM

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Originally posted by Agalloch
The Rock. Hummer vs Ferrari.

ahh, ok Ferrari. It's been a while since I've seen the movie.

Master Gandhi · 01-23-2003, 07:28 AM

The Dead Pool (1988) - The Dirty Harry movie where Harry Callahan gets chased by a bomb-strapped RC car, 'Bullitt'-style.

Raf · 01-23-2003, 10:14 AM

Bullitt... Imitated, but never equaled.

Mister Zob · 01-23-2003, 12:05 PM

To live and die in L.A. and The french connection

Friedkin knows about car chases!

Iguana Man · 01-23-2003, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by aintnosin
Bullitt - The gold standard of movie car chases! The one that started it all.

Without a doubt ! Bullitt gets my vote too !

Uncle Palpatine · 01-23-2003, 02:38 PM

My favorite chase scene is the truck/car chase in Raiders of the Lost Ark.

French Connection's a very close second.

Honorable mentions:

Cobra (the one in the middle, not the one at the end. Guys on motorcycles chasing a guy with a machine gun - not smart)

Mad Max (warm-up for the Road Warrior's brillance)

Goldfinger (The 1st and best Bond gadget car)

Speed (80% of the movie's a chase scene)

Lethal Weapon 2 (two good car chases in that one)

note to studio: NO CGI was used in any of these chase scenes and that's why they are thrilling. Real people, real stunts, real thrills.

Keith · 01-23-2003, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Uncle Palpatine

My favorite chase scene is the truck/car chase in Raiders of the Lost Ark.

I completely agree. That chase kicks ass EVERY time. Hopefully soon we can see it in picturesque widescreen w/5.1 sound on DVD. *Fingers crossed*

Chaplin · 01-23-2003, 05:18 PM

Of course, most of that scene in Raiders wasn't a "chase"...

Muah'dib · 01-23-2003, 05:23 PM

Ronin, which was done by another master of the car chase John Frankenheimer. Love that S8

WAID · 01-23-2003, 08:00 PM

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Originally posted by Seamonkey
The Great Chase (Hmm...movie name might be wrong, but I'm thinking of the movie with the classic mini0cooper chase)

My mind is a bit foggy but I'm thinking that the movie with the Minis is "The Italian Job."

One of my favorite car chases is in "What's Up, Doc?" It takes place in San Francisco, involves a bunch of cars, makes good use of the hills and views, and it's really a FUNNY movie.

Cap42086 · 01-23-2003, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Seamonkey
Do the speeder bikes in Return of the Jedi count? How about the speeder Bike part II scene in Episode 1?

Sure, why not?

Quote:

Originally posted by Agalloch
Speaking of Episode II, how about the whole chasing of the bounty hunter through Coruscant.

See above.

C Roberts · 01-23-2003, 10:28 PM

Ronin would be my favorite.

Jay's Rap · 01-23-2003, 10:37 PM

Die another Day when it comes out will be a sweet car chase movie.

Gone in Sixty Seconds is pretty cool, so was Blues Bros.

***Wirehed*** · 01-23-2003, 10:49 PM

WAID you are correct, the movie I was thinking of is called The Italian Job. Bah, no DVD available and I haven't seen it in ages.

jonathan_little · 01-24-2003, 01:29 AM

Along with the ones that have already been mentioned, I really like The Peacemaker chase in 'Vienna' (aka Bratislava) as well. Mercedes Benz S-Class Guard vs. a bunch of old 5-Series BMWs? That's good stuff. It sounds great in dts, too, even if the damn music is mixed way too loud.

Little_Dragon · 01-24-2003, 03:08 AM

The taxi-cab sequence in Godzilla '98.

01-23-2003, 01:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
Cap42086 Actor Join Date: May 2002 Location: Rhode Island	Best car chases in a movie. With the release of The Bourne Identity, I was curious as to what you guys think are some of the best car chases you've seen in a movie before. Of course most people will say Ronin and The French Connection, and if you guys want to second those, then be my guest. I'm not going to stop you. But I'd like to say (and I know I'll be shot for this) The Transporter. I don't know who wouldn't like that movie because it's one of the most entertaining in 2002. And I happened to greatly enjoy that opening chase sequence. (And the announcement of the DVD release date is something I am very happy about.) So that's where my vote goes. What do you guys vote for?

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boddah Actor Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle	T2, the semi vs. the speedbike And, you know, all of the other car chases in the movie too.

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*Wirehed* Producer/Admin NSFW Off 'the list' Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Sacto, Ca --Near Galt, home of LeVar Burton	Ronin. It's great because it's real. Those cars are actually moving at high speed. The Rock has a pretty decent car chase, with the Hummer and Lamberghini. The Great Chase (Hmm...movie name might be wrong, but I'm thinking of the movie with the classic mini0cooper chase) Gorgeous. the Jacky Chan movie...I think this is the right one, but it has a fun car chase. Do the speeder bikes in Return of the Jedi count? How about the speeder Bike part II scene in Episode 1? __________________ The Order of the Zombie. The world's greatest zombie culture website. "Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wagn'nagl dominos" In his house in R'lyeh, dead Cthulhu waits for the pizza delivery guy.

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Chaplin Actor Join Date: Nov 2002	The French Connection has the best car chase in film history. Not only the fact that the driving was great, but it was how it was FILMED.

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Mister Zob Actor Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: France	To live and die in L.A. and The french connection Friedkin knows about car chases!

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Uncle Palpatine Supporting Actor Join Date: Oct 2001	My favorite chase scene is the truck/car chase in Raiders of the Lost Ark. French Connection's a very close second. Honorable mentions: Cobra (the one in the middle, not the one at the end. Guys on motorcycles chasing a guy with a machine gun - not smart) Mad Max (warm-up for the Road Warrior's brillance) Goldfinger (The 1st and best Bond gadget car) Speed (80% of the movie's a chase scene) Lethal Weapon 2 (two good car chases in that one) note to studio: NO CGI was used in any of these chase scenes and that's why they are thrilling. Real people, real stunts, real thrills. __________________ "Films should be made by filmmakers" T. Servo

01-23-2003, 05:18 PM	#23 (permalink)
Chaplin Actor Join Date: Nov 2002	Of course, most of that scene in Raiders wasn't a "chase"...

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Muah'dib Actor Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Texas	Ronin, which was done by another master of the car chase John Frankenheimer. Love that S8 __________________ My DVD's

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C Roberts Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Multiple Account Ban	Ronin would be my favorite.

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Jay's Rap Supporting Actor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Where I don't wanna be	Die another Day when it comes out will be a sweet car chase movie. Gone in Sixty Seconds is pretty cool, so was Blues Bros.

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01-24-2003, 01:29 AM	#30 (permalink)
jonathan_little Actor Join Date: Jan 2002	Along with the ones that have already been mentioned, I really like The Peacemaker chase in 'Vienna' (aka Bratislava) as well. Mercedes Benz S-Class Guard vs. a bunch of old 5-Series BMWs? That's good stuff. It sounds great in dts, too, even if the damn music is mixed way too loud.

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Little_Dragon Actor Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Cave in the woods	The taxi-cab sequence in Godzilla '98.