Bullit film (original 1968) - is it worth watching?
Poll: Bullit film (original 1968) - is it worth watching?
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Discussion
Cotty said:
C5_Steve said:
All that said I haven't seen Le Mans and the lack of plot doesn't put me off it at all. I think films like that (and the original Gone in 60 Seconds) are part of cinematic history and important to be seen so you can understand how they influenced films afterwards.
Important to be seen but as a member of pistonheads a motoring forum you haven't seen Le Mans Janluke said:
I watch a lot of films from this era.
I like the relaxed pacing and that the plot is allowed to develop.
I enjoy the social history side the background street scenes, shops, cafes etc
They seem a little more honest than modern films set in that era
Agreed. Watched Dirty Harry for the first time in many years and was blown away by how vivid, sharp and colourful it looked. Great to see all the old American cars in their natural habitat, the fashions, the city. Great film, Bullit pulls off the same kinda vibe I like the relaxed pacing and that the plot is allowed to develop.
I enjoy the social history side the background street scenes, shops, cafes etc
They seem a little more honest than modern films set in that era
Lotusgone said:
WPA said:
toasty said:
It's a dull film with a good scene.
^^This, dull film reallyYou might be better to watch the chase on Youtube.
I think most films are rubbish, with today’s CGI-fests at the top of the bin. But I absolutely love Bullitt. The plot is elusive but there if you’re paying attention. The car chase is interesting and intense even if some poor editing and staging can be justifiably criticized, but it is just a small part of the entire experience. But I cannot resist the look at 1968 San Francisco, from the locations like the filthy flophouse hotel where the crime occurs to the shockingly prehistoric hospital ICU to the market where he buys his groceries to the avant-garde nightclub and the freeways. It is just an endlessly fascinating look back in time to me.
biggbn said:
Cotty said:
C5_Steve said:
All that said I haven't seen Le Mans and the lack of plot doesn't put me off it at all. I think films like that (and the original Gone in 60 Seconds) are part of cinematic history and important to be seen so you can understand how they influenced films afterwards.
Important to be seen but as a member of pistonheads a motoring forum you haven't seen Le Mans Greg_B said:
But I cannot resist the look at 1968 San Francisco, from the locations like the filthy flophouse hotel where the crime occurs to the shockingly prehistoric hospital ICU to the market where he buys his groceries to the avant-garde nightclub and the freeways. It is just an endlessly fascinating look back in time to me.
Similar thing with The French Connection, it really shows off the grime and sleaze of contemporary New York. It's before my time but I still find it a compelling viewing experience. It feels like a different world, not to mention how they didn't bother to properly close the streets for the car chase, so in several shots he's dodging actual traffic and pedestrians. Can't image they'd get away with that these days.CT05 Nose Cone said:
Greg_B said:
But I cannot resist the look at 1968 San Francisco, from the locations like the filthy flophouse hotel where the crime occurs to the shockingly prehistoric hospital ICU to the market where he buys his groceries to the avant-garde nightclub and the freeways. It is just an endlessly fascinating look back in time to me.
Similar thing with The French Connection, it really shows off the grime and sleaze of contemporary New York. It's before my time but I still find it a compelling viewing experience. It feels like a different world, not to mention how they didn't bother to properly close the streets for the car chase, so in several shots he's dodging actual traffic and pedestrians. Can't image they'd get away with that these days.Truckosaurus said:
Panamax said:
Now check out Steve McQueen and the Le Mans movie. You'll need some powerful binoculars to find anything going on at all.
Indeed. It is somehow the worst film ever and also a cinematic masterpiece.You're about 20 minutes into it before the first line of dialogue.
The behind the scenes story of the film is even more interesting.
Richard-390a0 said:
CT05 Nose Cone said:
Greg_B said:
But I cannot resist the look at 1968 San Francisco, from the locations like the filthy flophouse hotel where the crime occurs to the shockingly prehistoric hospital ICU to the market where he buys his groceries to the avant-garde nightclub and the freeways. It is just an endlessly fascinating look back in time to me.
Similar thing with The French Connection, it really shows off the grime and sleaze of contemporary New York. It's before my time but I still find it a compelling viewing experience. It feels like a different world, not to mention how they didn't bother to properly close the streets for the car chase, so in several shots he's dodging actual traffic and pedestrians. Can't image they'd get away with that these days.BeastieBoy73 said:
Truckosaurus said:
Panamax said:
Now check out Steve McQueen and the Le Mans movie. You'll need some powerful binoculars to find anything going on at all.
Indeed. It is somehow the worst film ever and also a cinematic masterpiece.You're about 20 minutes into it before the first line of dialogue.
The behind the scenes story of the film is even more interesting.
as for Bullit, I usually switch off after the chase!
It's very much a film of its era.
A personal choice, but I rate it. It's slow, so if you're just waiting for the car chase, you might find yourself fast-forwarding to that point, but all-in-all, it's a good story, well acted, great soundtrack and so much more than the car chase! I always thought Michael Mann used the ending of Bullitt as inspiration for the ending of HEAT. . . .
Incidentally, the film was chosen for preservation in the US for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".
It's not for everyone, but certainly worth watching so you can be able to say you've seen it!
A personal choice, but I rate it. It's slow, so if you're just waiting for the car chase, you might find yourself fast-forwarding to that point, but all-in-all, it's a good story, well acted, great soundtrack and so much more than the car chase! I always thought Michael Mann used the ending of Bullitt as inspiration for the ending of HEAT. . . .
Incidentally, the film was chosen for preservation in the US for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".
It's not for everyone, but certainly worth watching so you can be able to say you've seen it!
Cotty said:
Retro_Jim said:
I think it's because it was filmed on live roads with people going about their day
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