Favorite movie car chase?

edge350 · 03-02-2008, 03:26 PM

Define favorite any way you like. (entertaining, jaw dropping, creative, all-time classic, etc.).

1. Ronin, the final chase through Paris.
2. The Peacemaker. Oh boy. That big Mercedes against four little BMW's. This was a GREAT movie. Period. I still get chills remembering Clooney repeatedly ramming the rear of that Mercedes into the disabled BMW, calm as could be, then getting out and shooting the only survivor.
3. The Bourne Ultimatum, through the streets of Moscow. This time, Mercedes loses. Bourne has great car scenes sprinkled throughout the series. This one was my favorite.
4. The Transporter, opening scene.

I'm sure I'm leaving a few good ones out. Never saw Bullitt (I'm too young).
Can't really count the Fast and the Furious (I'm too old).
Curious to see what my fellow Addicts think.

natedog_1959 · 03-02-2008, 03:48 PM

The Italian Job
Gone in 60 Seconds
The BMW Films DVD
Star Wars pod race (not really cars but still cool)

I'm sure I will think of some more. Nate

atr_hugo · 03-02-2008, 03:52 PM

The opening scene of, "The Sorcerer" might have a place on that list. Also "The French Connection" - directed by William Friedkin too, and because I have a buddy that did some stunt driving in it, "Blues Brothers" (the parody of all chase scenes).

Of course - "LeMans" was one continuous chase scene. ; -)

RoninWheels · 03-02-2008, 04:35 PM

1st..... Ronin

2nd.... French Connection
3rd..... Bullit

BForbes · 03-02-2008, 05:34 PM

Quentin Tarrantino's "Death Proof."

imported_MPower · 03-02-2008, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by edge350

Define favorite any way you like. (entertaining, jaw dropping, creative, all-time classic, etc.).

1. Ronin, the final chase through Paris.
2. The Peacemaker. Oh boy. That big Mercedes against four little BMW's. This was a GREAT movie. Period. I still get chills remembering Clooney repeatedly ramming the rear of that Mercedes into the disabled BMW, calm as could be, then getting out and shooting the only survivor.
3. The Bourne Ultimatum, through the streets of Moscow. This time, Mercedes loses. Bourne has great car scenes sprinkled throughout the series. This one was my favorite.
4. The Transporter, opening scene.

I'm sure I'm leaving a few good ones out. Never saw Bullitt (I'm too young).
Can't really count the Fast and the Furious (I'm too old).
Curious to see what my fellow Addicts think.

I would agree with those with the exception of The Bourne Ultimatum. The cinematography was dreadful and made it nearly unwatchable.

Therefore, replace that with Gone in Sixty Seconds (the new one) and add Blues Brothers and you got yourself a pretty nice list.

roadburn · 03-02-2008, 11:16 PM

If you haven't seen "Rendezvous," you shouldn't be voting.

randomquickness · 03-02-2008, 11:50 PM

I know I'm young for this one...but I'm gonna go with Steven Spielberg's "Duel." great movie even for 1971

roadburn · 03-02-2008, 11:58 PM

While we're at it, let's agree that the movies in question don't have to be particularly recent, or Academy Award winners. But they shouldn't use speeded-up film or pneumatic/explosive stunt-car launchers. The driving should be "real" driving, as in "Ronin" (which is excellent).

"Vanishing Point." They want to put him away, but they'll have to catch him first.

"The Driver." And this isn't even the best driving in the movie:

"Against All Odds." Let's see if you still got balls, Terry:

"The Seven Ups," featuring the "Bullitt" driver dude:

"The Master Touch." Try a handbrake turn in a car with tailfins sometime....

And then, of course, there's BMW's very own car-chase short, "Ambush."

cracka · 03-03-2008, 12:03 AM

Gotta put in a vote for The Rock. Cheesylicious!

mbell75 · 03-03-2008, 03:49 AM

Any from 2 Fast, 2 Furious!!

Matt60158 · 03-03-2008, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by cracka

Gotta put in a vote for The Rock. Cheesylicious!

Kid On Motorcycle: Hey man, you just fucked up your Ferrari.
Stanley Goodspeed: It's not mine.

runNgun · 03-05-2008, 02:30 AM

Ronin was great! I loved the opening "interceptor" chase from Mad Max. Still remember the chills from watching the intercepter shake as Gibson rev'ed the engine before launching into a game of chicken.

The Road Warrior movie was fun too.

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edge350 Junior Cheeseburger 56 Rep 370 Posts Drives: Join Date: Dec 2007 iTrader: (0)	Favorite movie car chase? Define favorite any way you like. (entertaining, jaw dropping, creative, all-time classic, etc.). 1. Ronin, the final chase through Paris. 2. The Peacemaker. Oh boy. That big Mercedes against four little BMW's. This was a GREAT movie. Period. I still get chills remembering Clooney repeatedly ramming the rear of that Mercedes into the disabled BMW, calm as could be, then getting out and shooting the only survivor. 3. The Bourne Ultimatum, through the streets of Moscow. This time, Mercedes loses. Bourne has great car scenes sprinkled throughout the series. This one was my favorite. 4. The Transporter, opening scene. I'm sure I'm leaving a few good ones out. Never saw Bullitt (I'm too young). Can't really count the Fast and the Furious (I'm too old). Curious to see what my fellow Addicts think. __________________ The 1-series is compact, endlessly involving, and absurdly fast...It is also more fun than a caffeinated circus monkey. - Automobile. Crimson Red/Terra 135i, delivered 4/19/08, traded in 9/8/08. Recovering addict, still a fan.
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natedog_1959 Private First Class 4 Rep 153 Posts Drives: 2004 SVT Focus Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (0)	The Italian Job Gone in 60 Seconds The BMW Films DVD Star Wars pod race (not really cars but still cool) I'm sure I will think of some more. Nate
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atr_hugo No longer moderate 325 Rep 4,401 Posts Drives: '13 135i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: - iTrader: (0)	The opening scene of, "The Sorcerer" might have a place on that list. Also "The French Connection" - directed by William Friedkin too, and because I have a buddy that did some stunt driving in it, "Blues Brothers" (the parody of all chase scenes). Of course - "LeMans" was one continuous chase scene. ; -)
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RoninWheels Mr. Brand Loyalist 41 Rep 418 Posts Drives: 1M,M2cs Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: sometimes in NY iTrader: (1)	1st..... Ronin 2nd.... French Connection 3rd..... Bullit __________________ Current: 1M, M2cs Retired: '08 135i,550GTxDrive, etc.
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BForbes Moderator 559 Rep 4,240 Posts Drives: BSM 135i/AW E90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (0)	Quentin Tarrantino's "Death Proof." __________________ - 04 Honda S2000(gone)
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roadburn rrroadburn 20 Rep 243 Posts Drives: SGM 135i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ohio Valley iTrader: (0)	If you haven't seen "Rendezvous," you shouldn't be voting. __________________ CXXXVi
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randomquickness Brigadier General 219 Rep 3,668 Posts Drives: 996tt Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Georgetown, TX iTrader: (13)	I know I'm young for this one...but I'm gonna go with Steven Spielberg's "Duel." great movie even for 1971 __________________
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roadburn rrroadburn 20 Rep 243 Posts Drives: SGM 135i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ohio Valley iTrader: (0)	While we're at it, let's agree that the movies in question don't have to be particularly recent, or Academy Award winners. But they shouldn't use speeded-up film or pneumatic/explosive stunt-car launchers. The driving should be "real" driving, as in "Ronin" (which is excellent). "Vanishing Point." They want to put him away, but they'll have to catch him first. "The Driver." And this isn't even the best driving in the movie: "Against All Odds." Let's see if you still got balls, Terry: "The Seven Ups," featuring the "Bullitt" driver dude: "The Master Touch." Try a handbrake turn in a car with tailfins sometime.... And then, of course, there's BMW's very own car-chase short, "Ambush." __________________ CXXXVi
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cracka Captain 26 Rep 780 Posts Drives: VO 1M Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: DFW iTrader: (0)	Gotta put in a vote for The Rock. Cheesylicious!
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mbell75 Private 4 Rep 71 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0)	Any from 2 Fast, 2 Furious!!
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runNgun Private First Class 8 Rep 173 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0)	Ronin was great! I loved the opening "interceptor" chase from Mad Max. Still remember the chills from watching the intercepter shake as Gibson rev'ed the engine before launching into a game of chicken. The Road Warrior movie was fun too.
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