tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post2938410854672429445..comments2024-02-19T08:20:10.456-06:00Comments on Public Transportation Snob: Top Five Car ChasesDanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-17758585076521431682011-08-26T10:04:26.874-05:002011-08-26T10:04:26.874-05:00Thanks! I definitely agree about the gritty side o...Thanks! I definitely agree about the gritty side of The French Connection. It's something that's hard to match, even with the latest CGI effects. I expect you'd enjoy The Road Warrior's chase for similar reasons.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-69898557892385980512011-08-26T02:30:28.699-05:002011-08-26T02:30:28.699-05:00Just found your site. Great list and I immediately...Just found your site. Great list and I immediately thought of both Bullit and The French Connection. The whole feel of French Connection..the grittyness of it all is something I absolutely love.<br /><br />Never seen the Road Warrior, but this sounds very cool.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-20706006389526633132011-08-18T12:07:50.293-05:002011-08-18T12:07:50.293-05:00I second Castor on the original Gone in Sixty Seco...I second Castor on the original Gone in Sixty Seconds chase. Actually I more or less forced him to see it when he still did reader demands from top commenters over at AM.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-70354033533787042262011-08-17T23:27:16.552-05:002011-08-17T23:27:16.552-05:00Ruth, Sanchez's death scene is definitely one ...Ruth, Sanchez's death scene is definitely one of the classics from the franchise. It's a great scene and is a rare case with a personal connection for Bond.<br /><br />Castor, I still may check out Gone in 60 Seconds in the future for the chase, though it may be a little while due to the always-growing list of movies to see. Thanks for the info!Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-43006256956644225702011-08-17T18:39:26.612-05:002011-08-17T18:39:26.612-05:00I wouldn't say the original Gone in 60 Seconds...I wouldn't say the original Gone in 60 Seconds is better as it's pretty shabbily made at times with the actors talking off-screen through the entire duration but the car chase at the end is totally awesome.Castorhttp://www.anomalousmaterial.com/movies/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-53590452076801594542011-08-17T17:06:47.373-05:002011-08-17T17:06:47.373-05:00YAY! Always nice to hear people praising Dalton...YAY! Always nice to hear people praising Dalton's Bond movies. I'd put the Licence To Kill one before the Bourne Supremacy chase to be honest, just 'cause truck chase is more rare to see and it was such a hoot. It's also one of the best villain's death scenes in a Bond film IMO.ruthhttp://flixchatter.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-36712200208956948892011-08-15T13:53:41.288-05:002011-08-15T13:53:41.288-05:00Ruth, I can't believe that I forgot that Licen...Ruth, I can't believe that I forgot that License to Kill truck chase! That's the highlight of a truly underrated Bond movie. I did consider the Bourne Supremacy chase, but I feel like Greengrass uses too much quick cutting. It's an exciting sequence but is a bit too hard to comprehend at times. It feel just outside the list.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-1129163566883282832011-08-15T13:47:49.546-05:002011-08-15T13:47:49.546-05:00Oh how could I have missed this post! I LOVE movie...Oh how could I have missed this post! I LOVE movie car chases and I agree with all your picks of the ones I've seen. I only saw the clip of Bullit and French Connection and both deserve a mention for sure. The Bourne Supremacy one w/ Karl Urban was pretty cool and I think deserves at least an Honorable Mention. Oh and if truck chase is eligible to be on the list, I'd recommend the Licence To Kill final scene between Bond & Sanchez, ridiculous but wildly entertaining.ruthhttp://flixchatter.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-86693905035893793192011-08-15T11:19:12.159-05:002011-08-15T11:19:12.159-05:00Thanks Castor! I haven't seen the original Gon...Thanks Castor! I haven't seen the original Gone in 60 Seconds, though I've heard it's better than the Nic Cage remake. I'll have to check it out.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-44189457617885083292011-08-15T11:06:18.391-05:002011-08-15T11:06:18.391-05:00Have you had a chance to see the original Gone in ...Have you had a chance to see the original Gone in 60 Seconds? The movie as a whole is mediocre but the extended car chase at the end is totally worth it. Nice list Dan :)Castorhttp://www.anomalousmaterial.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-24883862622172811762011-08-15T07:38:20.965-05:002011-08-15T07:38:20.965-05:00Thanks Custard! You're right about the large a...Thanks Custard! You're right about the large amount of options available. There are easily another five that would be good choices. Cheers!Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-72364812047646340722011-08-15T05:51:37.309-05:002011-08-15T05:51:37.309-05:00Pretty awesome list of car chases. There are so ma...Pretty awesome list of car chases. There are so many out there that to hone it down to 5 is pretty impressive.<br /><br />Well done matey!!<br /><br />CScott Lawlorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494245383368638698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-12415219229046557922011-08-13T16:09:11.141-05:002011-08-13T16:09:11.141-05:00Dan, no arguments from me on The Italian Job. Whil...Dan, no arguments from me on The Italian Job. While I wasn't completely thrilled by the movie as a whole, the car chase was excellent and a lot of fun. There were so many good choices for this list.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-30192017248115212002011-08-13T13:40:23.607-05:002011-08-13T13:40:23.607-05:00The Raiders of the Lost Ark car chase would defini...The Raiders of the Lost Ark car chase would definitely be one of my favourites. I think I'd have to give some love to the original Italian Job too.Danhttp://www.top10films.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-69144640165742171592011-08-12T21:49:32.712-05:002011-08-12T21:49:32.712-05:00I agree that it's one of the great chase scene...I agree that it's one of the great chase scenes and could be on there. The #5 pick was the toughest because there were so many classic options.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-18926448258638394772011-08-12T21:35:41.911-05:002011-08-12T21:35:41.911-05:00i think the bourne identity deserves more than an ...i think the bourne identity deserves more than an honourable mention, that chase scene is one of the best modern car chase scenes simply because nothing explodes.blahblahblah Tobyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13370451386116555733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-50615489860815851532011-08-12T10:51:21.338-05:002011-08-12T10:51:21.338-05:00The only one I haven't seen is Bullitt. I woul...The only one I haven't seen is Bullitt. I would agree with this list. I love Death Proof, so I would try to work that in somewhereAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-1875533779348486562011-08-12T07:23:22.845-05:002011-08-12T07:23:22.845-05:00I think Duel would be eligible. I saw part of it y...I think Duel would be eligible. I saw part of it years ago, but don't feel that I remember it enough to put it on the list. It's definitely on the list of movies to see. Thanks Jessica!Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-71351440334901671172011-08-12T06:47:54.083-05:002011-08-12T06:47:54.083-05:00Not a five-top list I'm afraid, but as soon as...Not a five-top list I'm afraid, but as soon as you talk about memorable car-chasing scenes I get to think about Spielberg's Duel from 1971. But maybe it falls outside of your definition? Creepy.Jessicahttp://www.thevelvetcafe.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com