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what a load of tosh 
all of the fast and the furious films are pish
I like them. I think it's the fact you don't have to bother thinking about them too much and I actually like SOME of the cars in them. I've never thought of them as thoughtfully made films designed to provoke a deep and meaningful experience, transcending new heights in cinematic prowess :laugh4:
Tokyo Drift was great for the simple fact it didn't have Paul Walker in it and had some nifty shots and actual drifting involved. Plus any CGI shots weren't quite as blatant as in previous one's. That RX7 was something else as well. Have seen half the cars come up for sale on Newera Imports and that one in particular is quite something. Could only find the 350z and RX8 though... http://www.neweraimports.com/carDetails.jsp?carId=393 http://www.neweraimports.com/carDetails.jsp?carId=394
I'm personally looking forward to the new one though, mainly as I rather like Michelle Rodriguez and Jordana Brewster
Tokyo Drift was great for the simple fact it didn't have Paul Walker in it and had some nifty shots and actual drifting involved. Plus any CGI shots weren't quite as blatant as in previous one's. That RX7 was something else as well. Have seen half the cars come up for sale on Newera Imports and that one in particular is quite something. Could only find the 350z and RX8 though... http://www.neweraimports.com/carDetails.jsp?carId=393 http://www.neweraimports.com/carDetails.jsp?carId=394
I'm personally looking forward to the new one though, mainly as I rather like Michelle Rodriguez and Jordana Brewster
muppet42 said:
Problem with alot of films for me, not just the fast and the furious, is i know exactly how all of the effects are achieved, i've done lots of work in audio and video, both editing and effects, so it takes a hell of a lot in a film to impress me, fast and the furious i feel is a lazy piece of film-making, with no real attempt to make it much good.
The fast and the furious has been thought provoking and meaningful for me. it makes me realisze just how people can ruin good cars, and that i should never waste another penny in a cinema going to see one
alot of people like them, but i'm biased, i blame fast and the furious for 80% of all chav cars :rolleyes2:
if it they had bothered to put some cento's in it however, i suppose i could have let them off
Mrcento said:Problem with alot of films for me, not just the fast and the furious, is i know exactly how all of the effects are achieved, i've done lots of work in audio and video, both editing and effects, so it takes a hell of a lot in a film to impress me, fast and the furious i feel is a lazy piece of film-making, with no real attempt to make it much good.
The fast and the furious has been thought provoking and meaningful for me. it makes me realisze just how people can ruin good cars, and that i should never waste another penny in a cinema going to see one
alot of people like them, but i'm biased, i blame fast and the furious for 80% of all chav cars :rolleyes2:
if it they had bothered to put some cento's in it however, i suppose i could have let them off
It was the whole 'gear change, fire nos' effect that got over cooked for one. That and the longgggggggggggggggggggg blur of the street. How long exactly are the streets them yanks drive on? And if we're being so picky with our film analysis, since when did parts guys make so much damned money!!!
I dunno. I enjoyed the films to a degree, but maybe just as a bit of escapism. For a good film, give me a proper classic any day
Give me the italian job anyday!!!, except for the remake, la heist, that was even worse than the f&tf
they should have done a remake in london with cento's if they didnt want to do another in italy
they should have done a remake in london with cento's if they didnt want to do another in italy
Italian Job is indeed brilliant, the remake's not too bad either
Initial D is a brilliant alternative to Tokyo Drift though. It still has a small amount of CGI, but most of it is just properly brilliant driving AND the cars aren't modded to feck.
The first 2 Taxi films are great too, not the US one, but the French versions. There's a third one, but I haven't watched it though, so don't want to judge it. They're a bit quirky, but Luc Besson being involved always helps films with motoring action.
My all time favourite car film though is 1976's The Gumball Rally. Michael Sarrazin vs Raul Julia...AC Cobra 427 vs Ferrari 365 GTS Daytona from New York to Los Angeles...absolutely brilliant film
Initial D is a brilliant alternative to Tokyo Drift though. It still has a small amount of CGI, but most of it is just properly brilliant driving AND the cars aren't modded to feck.
The first 2 Taxi films are great too, not the US one, but the French versions. There's a third one, but I haven't watched it though, so don't want to judge it. They're a bit quirky, but Luc Besson being involved always helps films with motoring action.
My all time favourite car film though is 1976's The Gumball Rally. Michael Sarrazin vs Raul Julia...AC Cobra 427 vs Ferrari 365 GTS Daytona from New York to Los Angeles...absolutely brilliant film
muppet42 said:Italian Job is indeed brilliant, the remake's not too bad either
Initial D is a brilliant alternative to Tokyo Drift though. It still has a small amount of CGI, but most of it is just properly brilliant driving AND the cars aren't modded to feck.
The first 2 Taxi films are great too, not the US one, but the French versions. There's a third one, but I haven't watched it though, so don't want to judge it. They're a bit quirky, but Luc Besson being involved always helps films with motoring action.
My all time favourite car film though is 1976's The Gumball Rally. Michael Sarrazin vs Raul Julia...AC Cobra 427 vs Ferrari 365 GTS Daytona from New York to Los Angeles...absolutely brilliant film
Aint the follow up the remake going to be called the Brazilian Job? Makes you wonder...
As for the films, can't beat Bullit(sp) for driving action, surely?
Martyn said:Aint the follow up the remake going to be called the Brazilian Job? Makes you wonder...
As for the films, can't beat Bullit(sp) for driving action, surely?
Indeed, think it may well be. When Mark Walberg was on TG though, he said a sequel had been on the cards for a few years, but hadn't gotten past the concept stage.
Bullitt is a truly brilliant film, one of my all time favourites and with one of the my top five actors...Steve McQueen. The brilliant thing about the sequence is that McQueen did all his own driving. I don't think of it as a "car" film though. Sure, it has a fantastic chase sequence, but it only makes up a tiny portion of the entire film.
muppet42 said:
True - but still a cracking watch! (And it's DEFINATELY worth watching just for that car chase!)
Bullit and gumball rally best driving films!!!!!
There just simply not enough people in the world who have seen the ORIGINAL Gone in sixty seconds or Vanishing point.
There just simply not enough people in the world who have seen the ORIGINAL Gone in sixty seconds or Vanishing point.
The Beast said:Bullit and gumball rally best driving films!!!!!
There just simply not enough people in the world who have seen the ORIGINAL Gone in sixty seconds or Vanishing point.
They are indeed also good, but it's rather obvious that the film makers weren't exactly compus mentis when making them :laugh3: That said, I guess it's part of their charm.
I especially like the incredibly low budget the original Gone in Sixty Seconds, got the DVD a while back and it's truly something. Proper 70's bad fashion and everything. No Angelina though :lips2:
Vanishing Point is worth it just for that Dodge Challenger, oh yeah, and the naked chick on the motorcycle. That was pure brilliance
The did a remake with Viggo Mortensen a while back and apparently it had a happy ending. Haven't viewed it yet as I don't want it ruining my experience of the original.
Anyone been to see this yet?
As expect, and as maybe the case, the reviews so far have suggested it's just a mindless hour and a half. Might go see this today though!
As expect, and as maybe the case, the reviews so far have suggested it's just a mindless hour and a half. Might go see this today though!
Martyn said:
Shall see it on Orange Wednesday
Still really looking forward to it. Not one of the movies has received universally high praise and this one was directed by the same guy that did Tokyo Drift, so should be good. Can't wait to see the lovely Ms Rodriguez on screen again
I won't say I've been to see it as that would be lying, but I have viewed it in the comfort of my own home. Not bad tbh, some cool sequences, some highly unbelievable/unrealistic but who cares tbh. Some very nice cars too, especially like the black NSX near the end :yum:
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at least it was mostly real cars this time and not some dodgy nitrous for an hour sequences
abyss113 said:at least it was mostly real cars this time and not some dodgy nitrous for an hour sequences
True, btw where can I get one of those infinte gearboxes? I always find myself running out of gears
Eklipze3k said:True, btw where can I get one of those infinte gearboxes? I always find myself running out of gears
We had this very discussion the other night...I'm sure it must be truck 'boxes they're running, so each change is half a gear. :dunce:
