Top 10 car chase scenes - Blu-ray Forum

BluLobsta · 03-27-2009, 05:15 PM

From CNN:

10. "Cannonball Run" (1981)
Trivia: The ambulance driven in the movie by Burt Reynolds and sidekick Dom DeLuise was a modified Dodge Tradesman used by Car and Driver editor Brock Yates when he tried to resurrect the famous race in the 1970s, as part of a protest against the onset of 55 mph speeding limits nationwide

9. "Death Proof" (2007)
Apparently, Tarantino came upon the idea for a "death proof" car after filming the car-crash scene in Pulp Fiction and telling a friend he wanted to buy a Volvo for safety reasons. The friend informed him that a decent movie stunt team could easily "death proof" any car for him. Hence was born the "Death Proof" movie concept. And Stuntman Mike. Doesn't that name still give you chills?

8. "The Fast and the Furious" (2001)
Tokyo Drift racing, where drivers work in teams while skidding all four wheels around a tight circuit, now features at many events on the IRL circuit, catching a tailwind from the movie's popularity.

7. "Mad Max II: The Road Warrior" (1981)
The explosive 20-minute chase scene to end the movie still exhilarates nearly 30 years after the movie's release. And don't we all want an engine intake like Max's infamous "blower?"

6. "Vanishing Point" (1971)
Dodge released its highly anticipated and heavily retrofitted Challenger update in 2008, with the film's cult following no doubt waiting patiently for any word on a commemorative "Vanishing Point" model.

5. "Gone in 60 Seconds" (1974)
An amazing collection of Ford Mustangs, Rolls-Royces and Cadillac limos make up the list that car thief H.B. "Toby" Halicki -- who did all his own stunts -- is given to steal for a South American drug lord.

4. "The French Connection" (1971)
The chase featuring a 1971 Pontiac LeMans remains a classic as a result of its impromptu crashes that weren't supposed to be part of the action but were left in the sequence after several stunt drivers mistimed their entrance into the car chase, striking Hackman's car instead of narrowly avoiding it as he chases a train-bound drug dealer.

3. "The Italian Job" (1969)
Trivia: Turin, or Torino, forms part of Italian car giant Fiat's moniker-- Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino

2. "Ronin" (1998)
Director John Frankenheimer pretty nearly perfected the art of filming gritty car chase sequences in 1966's "Grand Prix."

1. "Bullitt" (1968)
This is a must-see film and hands-down the best car chase movie of all time.

P@t_Mtl · 03-27-2009, 05:17 PM

And where is The Blues Brothers on that list pray tell

Chordata · 03-27-2009, 05:19 PM

Bourne should be on there.

Ronin -- great call!

CapiCoo · 03-27-2009, 05:20 PM

To Live And Die In L.a.

Uncle Leo · 03-27-2009, 05:22 PM

Ronin #1!!!

Strannix136 · 03-27-2009, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by CapiCoo

To Live And Die In L.a.

Beat me to it. Absolutely love that chase.

crazyBLUE · 03-27-2009, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by O_V_N

Bourne should be on there.

Ronin -- great call!

+1

theshadow1234 · 03-27-2009, 05:29 PM

How about Matrix Reloaded? The freeway scene.
Terminator 1 and 2. The Last Chase Scenes.

jtconnolly · 03-27-2009, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by theshadow1234

How about Matrix Reloaded? The freeway scene.
Terminator 1 and 2. The Last Chase Scenes.

+1 FOR MATRIX RELOADED.

Darkhawk9587 · 03-27-2009, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by theshadow1234

How about Matrix Reloaded? The freeway scene.

+1 Can't believe this isn't on that list. Definitely should be considered.

Fors* · 03-30-2009, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theshadow1234

How about Matrix Reloaded? The freeway scene.
Terminator 1 and 2. The Last Chase Scenes.

+1, totally agree with the highway scene in Matrix Reloaded....

brettallica · 03-27-2009, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by O_V_N

Bourne should be on there.

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

+1

Mykspawn02 · 03-27-2009, 05:45 PM

Bad Boys 2 (how did you sink a boat)

brett_day · 03-27-2009, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by O_V_N

Bourne should be on there.

Ronin -- great call!

+1 on the bourne call out

Ferris · 03-27-2009, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by O_V_N

Bourne should be on there.

Ronin -- great call!

Great post!

The Bourne car chase (Identity) should definiteyl be on there.

As for Ronin... easily THE BEST car chase I've ever seen.

Marine Mike · 03-27-2009, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

And where is The Blues Brothers on that list pray tell

I'd like to know that as well!

crazyBLUE · 03-27-2009, 05:49 PM

LIVE FREE DIE HARD ! Helicopter chasing the police car .

tommyboy81 · 03-27-2009, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

LIVE FREE DIE HARD ! Helicopter chasing the police car .

You just crashed the car into the Helicopter.

I ran out of bullets

brettallica · 03-27-2009, 05:53 PM

Does the scene in T3 where Ahnuld is on the crane count as a car chase scene? If so, that is probably one of my favorites.

tommyboy81 · 03-27-2009, 05:53 PM

You can put Smokey and the Bandit on the list. It's my southern roots.

03-27-2009, 05:29 PM	#8
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03-27-2009, 05:15 PM	#1
BluLobsta Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Rhode Island Home Theater Gallery:86 4K collection:81 Blu-ray collection:420 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:2	Top 10 car chase scenes From CNN: 10. "Cannonball Run" (1981) Trivia: The ambulance driven in the movie by Burt Reynolds and sidekick Dom DeLuise was a modified Dodge Tradesman used by Car and Driver editor Brock Yates when he tried to resurrect the famous race in the 1970s, as part of a protest against the onset of 55 mph speeding limits nationwide 9. "Death Proof" (2007) Apparently, Tarantino came upon the idea for a "death proof" car after filming the car-crash scene in Pulp Fiction and telling a friend he wanted to buy a Volvo for safety reasons. The friend informed him that a decent movie stunt team could easily "death proof" any car for him. Hence was born the "Death Proof" movie concept. And Stuntman Mike. Doesn't that name still give you chills? 8. "The Fast and the Furious" (2001) Tokyo Drift racing, where drivers work in teams while skidding all four wheels around a tight circuit, now features at many events on the IRL circuit, catching a tailwind from the movie's popularity. 7. "Mad Max II: The Road Warrior" (1981) The explosive 20-minute chase scene to end the movie still exhilarates nearly 30 years after the movie's release. And don't we all want an engine intake like Max's infamous "blower?" 6. "Vanishing Point" (1971) Dodge released its highly anticipated and heavily retrofitted Challenger update in 2008, with the film's cult following no doubt waiting patiently for any word on a commemorative "Vanishing Point" model. 5. "Gone in 60 Seconds" (1974) An amazing collection of Ford Mustangs, Rolls-Royces and Cadillac limos make up the list that car thief H.B. "Toby" Halicki -- who did all his own stunts -- is given to steal for a South American drug lord. 4. "The French Connection" (1971) The chase featuring a 1971 Pontiac LeMans remains a classic as a result of its impromptu crashes that weren't supposed to be part of the action but were left in the sequence after several stunt drivers mistimed their entrance into the car chase, striking Hackman's car instead of narrowly avoiding it as he chases a train-bound drug dealer. 3. "The Italian Job" (1969) Trivia: Turin, or Torino, forms part of Italian car giant Fiat's moniker-- Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino 2. "Ronin" (1998) Director John Frankenheimer pretty nearly perfected the art of filming gritty car chase sequences in 1966's "Grand Prix." 1. "Bullitt" (1968) This is a must-see film and hands-down the best car chase movie of all time.

03-27-2009, 05:17 PM	#2
P@t_Mtl Blu-ray Duke Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Montreal Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:452 DVD collection:513 Trading Score:3	And where is The Blues Brothers on that list pray tell

03-27-2009, 05:19 PM	#3
Chordata Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Home of N'Sync and the Backstreet Boys Blu-ray collection:75 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	Bourne should be on there. Ronin -- great call!

03-27-2009, 05:20 PM	#4
CapiCoo Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Phoenix,AZ	To Live And Die In L.a.

03-27-2009, 05:22 PM	#5
Uncle Leo Senior Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Melbourne Florida Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:85 Blu-ray reviews:1	Ronin #1!!!

03-27-2009, 05:45 PM	#13
Mykspawn02 Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Santa Rosa Ca Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:275 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:5	Bad Boys 2 (how did you sink a boat)

03-27-2009, 05:49 PM	#17
crazyBLUE Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Pacific Northwest Home Theater Gallery:89 Blu-ray collection:479 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 38 Trading Score:30	LIVE FREE DIE HARD ! Helicopter chasing the police car .

03-27-2009, 05:53 PM	#19
brettallica Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Santa Cruz, California Home Theater Gallery:51 Blu-ray collection:79 Trading Score:6	Does the scene in T3 where Ahnuld is on the crane count as a car chase scene? If so, that is probably one of my favorites.

03-27-2009, 05:53 PM	#20
tommyboy81 Blu-ray Count Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Savannah, GA Home Theater Gallery:17 Blu-ray collection:93 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:2	You can put Smokey and the Bandit on the list. It's my southern roots.

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