Transformers/Other car movies

racergirl · 05-21-2014, 08:35 PM

So the other day my friend and I were discussing movies and somehow Transformers came up. I mentioned that I've never seen it, and she knowing the car buff I am, was shocked that I've never seen it, having a Camaro made my case worse. Anyway, today we watched the movie, and I can honestly say it was a great movie. It made me proud to own a Camaro. Plus Tyrese was in it! Love him from Fast & Furious series. So, what are some of y'alls favorite car movies?

JimE · 05-21-2014, 08:57 PM

There are many, from good and bad (in no particular order...and I'm sure I missed some):

Gone in 60 Seconds (1974)
Gone in Sixty Seconds (2000)
Fast and the Furious series
Bullitt
Smokey and the Bandit
American Graffiti
The Cannonball Run
Vanishing Point
Mad Max / The Road Warrior
Christine
Death Race
The Gumball Rally
Two-Lane Blacktop
Dirty Mary, Crazy Larry

racergirl · 05-21-2014, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimE

There are many, from good and bad (in no particular order...and I'm sure I missed some):

Gone in 60 Seconds (1974)
Gone in Sixty Seconds (2000)
Fast and the Furious series
Bullitt
Smokey and the Bandit
American Graffiti
The Cannonball Run
Vanishing Point
Mad Max / The Road Warrior
Christine
Death Race
The Gumball Rally
Two-Lane Blacktop
Dirty Mary, Crazy Larry

My dad and I LOVE to watch American Graffiti, he even has the toy replicas of the 55 Chevy and 32 coupe. What do you think of the Fast & Furious series?

layzurguy · 05-21-2014, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimE

There are many, from good and bad (in no particular order...and I'm sure I missed some):

Gone in 60 Seconds (1974)
Gone in Sixty Seconds (2000)
Fast and the Furious series
Bullitt
Smokey and the Bandit
American Graffiti
The Cannonball Run
Vanishing Point
Mad Max / The Road Warrior
Christine
Death Race
The Gumball Rally
Two-Lane Blacktop
Dirty Mary, Crazy Larry

All great movies for the car buff. Too bad some of the sequels werent quite up to par.
But my favorite car tv show would have to be the hoffmeister in knight rider.
Also remember a movie just called 'The Car' from 1977

spyderbuddy · 05-21-2014, 09:20 PM

One you forgot
Wraith

Ryanbabz71 · 05-21-2014, 09:40 PM

My now wife and I went to see gone in 60 secs at the theater in 2000 when it came out. It was our first actual date. I had about a 2 month old silverado. Entire movie I was freaking out that it was going to get stolen. Anytime it comes on I have to watch it

Ryan

Sapphire · 05-21-2014, 11:19 PM

I really like Gone in Sixty Seconds, Fast and the Furious series, and the Blue's Brothers... those car chases ... so funny!

LimaCharlie · 05-22-2014, 01:48 AM

I never really considered 'Transformers' as a car movie. Unfortunately, most of my favorite car movies are older. Modern car movies have too much CG, pointless explosions, stupid drama, etc....

My favorite car movie is probably 'Two-Lane Blacktop' and the original 'Gone in 60 Seconds' (the one made in 1974) would be a close second place for me.
Other notable movies are 'Vanishing Point' and 'Fast and the Furious'.

Mark T · 05-22-2014, 01:54 AM

We cannot forget the obvious...

Cars

Black2SS_LS3 · 05-22-2014, 02:55 AM

It's not really a car movie, but Jack Reacher has a pretty sweet 70 Chevelle chase scene.

ClawSS · 05-22-2014, 10:15 AM

IMO, a chase scene does not immediately make the film a "car movie". I feel that when the cars become focused participants / actors in the action...on purpose...maybe even with minor descriptions of there existence, a car movie is then made.

Examples of non-car movies:
Ronin: Awesome chase scene, but definitely not a car movie.
Bourne: Awesome chase scene(s), but definitely not a car movie.
Bullitt : Awesome chase scene, but definitely not a car movie...Sorry, but just a chase scene...the rest is a cop / murder movie.
McQ: John Wayne has a freakin awesome '73 Brewster Green T/A, but just a cop movie.

Car Movies:
F&F series: They talk about the cars and are tied in directly to the actors and personas
Smokey & the Bandit: "Need a fast car...faster than that...faster." And he came up with a T/A...I hated the choices in the late 70's.
Christine: Totally about the car...and who wouldn't wish for self-healing bodywork at the cost of your immortal soul.
Gone in 60 (Sixty): Both are great and about the cars with the latest treating the cars with respect and love.
The Wrath + The Car: Whether alien or demon, both were car centric and actual characters in the film.
Cars: It's about cars...animated, but really kinda cool. Cars 2...even gives "lemons" a chance at stardom.

/end diatribe on car film definitions

menendez1293 · 05-22-2014, 12:43 PM

Well pretty much all of mine were mentioned already, and my car is a pretty good indication that I was a fan of the TF movies

pgustavson · 05-22-2014, 12:58 PM

Not a car movie, but the chase scene in The French Connection ranks up there...IMO

strych9 · 05-22-2014, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black2SS_LS3

It's not really a car movie, but Jack Reacher has a pretty sweet 70 Chevelle chase scene.

Funny. I just watched this movie for the first time last night. The sound of that machine through the Dolby sound system...freakin' amazing! I felt bad watching what happened to the car, though.

05-21-2014, 08:35 PM	#1
racergirl Drives: 2014 Red Hot 2SS/RS A6 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 5,376	Transformers/Other car movies So the other day my friend and I were discussing movies and somehow Transformers came up. I mentioned that I've never seen it, and she knowing the car buff I am, was shocked that I've never seen it, having a Camaro made my case worse. Anyway, today we watched the movie, and I can honestly say it was a great movie. It made me proud to own a Camaro. Plus Tyrese was in it! Love him from Fast & Furious series. So, what are some of y'alls favorite car movies? __________________ Current Camaro: 2014 2SS Performance Mods: BBK Headers, Borla S type axle back, tune, TSP Stage 1 cam, Vararam Intake, DR's 11.77 @ 119.21 Former Camaro: 2013 2LS BONE STOCK: 13.953@100.77 With Bolt-Ons: 13.646@101.60 With 75 shot and Bolt-Ons: 12.587@111.25 Performance Mods: CAI Intake, MRT V2, SLP Underdrive Pulley, DRs, Skinnies, Rear seat delete

05-21-2014, 09:40 PM	#6
Ryanbabz71 Drives: 2021 ZL1 1LE Satin Steel Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 6,360 View My Garage	My now wife and I went to see gone in 60 secs at the theater in 2000 when it came out. It was our first actual date. I had about a 2 month old silverado. Entire movie I was freaking out that it was going to get stolen. Anytime it comes on I have to watch it Ryan __________________ Ryan 2021 ZL1 1LE Satin Steel Metallic Build Page: https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=632481

05-21-2014, 11:19 PM	#7
Sapphire Drives: 2013 2SS Hot Wheels Edition Join Date: May 2013 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,782	I really like Gone in Sixty Seconds, Fast and the Furious series, and the Blue's Brothers... those car chases ... so funny! __________________

05-22-2014, 01:48 AM	#8
LimaCharlie Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS - 2004 Silverado Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,989	I never really considered 'Transformers' as a car movie. Unfortunately, most of my favorite car movies are older. Modern car movies have too much CG, pointless explosions, stupid drama, etc.... My favorite car movie is probably 'Two-Lane Blacktop' and the original 'Gone in 60 Seconds' (the one made in 1974) would be a close second place for me. Other notable movies are 'Vanishing Point' and 'Fast and the Furious'. __________________ 2011 Summit White Camaro 1SS/RS -6.2 LS3, TR6060, 3.45, G80 2004 Black Silverado 1500 2WD Regular Cab, Short Bed -5.3 LM7, 4L60E, 3.42, G80 2014 White Caprice PPV -6.0 L77, 6L80E, 2.92, G80

05-22-2014, 01:54 AM	#9
Mark T American Gold Whisperer Drives: 2014 White 1LE 2SS/RS/NPP/Rec/Nav Join Date: May 2014 Location: Northern Utah Posts: 838	We cannot forget the obvious... Cars __________________

05-21-2014, 08:57 PM	#2
JimE Drives: 2013 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 3,087	There are many, from good and bad (in no particular order...and I'm sure I missed some): Gone in 60 Seconds (1974) Gone in Sixty Seconds (2000) Fast and the Furious series Bullitt Smokey and the Bandit American Graffiti The Cannonball Run Vanishing Point Mad Max / The Road Warrior Christine Death Race The Gumball Rally Two-Lane Blacktop Dirty Mary, Crazy Larry

05-21-2014, 09:20 PM	#5
spyderbuddy Drives: 2010 RS Inferno Orange Metallic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Albany, Ga. Posts: 3,474 View My Garage	One you forgot Wraith

05-22-2014, 02:55 AM	#10
Black2SS_LS3 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Nebraska Posts: 39 View My Garage	It's not really a car movie, but Jack Reacher has a pretty sweet 70 Chevelle chase scene.

05-22-2014, 10:15 AM	#11
ClawSS High-tech Redneck Drives: '10 CGM SS, '02 2500HD, '09 300SRT8 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 757	IMO, a chase scene does not immediately make the film a "car movie". I feel that when the cars become focused participants / actors in the action...on purpose...maybe even with minor descriptions of there existence, a car movie is then made. Examples of non-car movies: Ronin: Awesome chase scene, but definitely not a car movie. Bourne: Awesome chase scene(s), but definitely not a car movie. Bullitt : Awesome chase scene, but definitely not a car movie...Sorry, but just a chase scene...the rest is a cop / murder movie. McQ: John Wayne has a freakin awesome '73 Brewster Green T/A, but just a cop movie. Car Movies: F&F series: They talk about the cars and are tied in directly to the actors and personas Smokey & the Bandit: "Need a fast car...faster than that...faster." And he came up with a T/A...I hated the choices in the late 70's. Christine: Totally about the car...and who wouldn't wish for self-healing bodywork at the cost of your immortal soul. Gone in 60 (Sixty): Both are great and about the cars with the latest treating the cars with respect and love. The Wrath + The Car: Whether alien or demon, both were car centric and actual characters in the film. Cars: It's about cars...animated, but really kinda cool. Cars 2...even gives "lemons" a chance at stardom. /end diatribe on car film definitions __________________ "My friends call me Chris. Are you my friend?" 2010 CGM L99 2SS/RS - GPI SS3 VVT, BTR DoD Delete, Circle D 4c, BTR springs, Katech C5R Timing Chain, MRR-228 315/275, CAI, Elite catch-can, TSP 1 7/8" Headers + offroad pipes, Magnaflow 3", Pfadt springs, BMR LCAs, toelinks, trailing arms, cradle bushings, & sway bars w/ endlinks, Vitesse paddles, heritage grille, and an eBay splitter. Power upgrades by Race Proven Perf.; Tuning by ShorTuning.

05-22-2014, 12:43 PM	#12
menendez1293 Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 9,686 View My Garage	Well pretty much all of mine were mentioned already, and my car is a pretty good indication that I was a fan of the TF movies

05-22-2014, 12:58 PM	#13
pgustavson Stop writing "vert", ffs! Drives: 2011 2LT Convertible Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Gambrills, MD Posts: 1,341 View My Garage	Not a car movie, but the chase scene in The French Connection ranks up there...IMO __________________ Vararam \| Vmax Ported TB \| Ported IM \| Vmax Black ICE-olator