05. DEATH PROOF (2007)
Quentin Tarantinos Grindhouse offering is a film that splits opinion for some it induces disgust, whilst others champion it. I sit somewhere in between: whilst Ill admit its by no means Tarantinos greatest work, I certainly find it entertaining and visually magnificent. It also features some of the most absorbing chase sequences in film history. The majority of the films narrative is concerned with either
Kurt Russells psychopathic character Stuntman Mike stalking a group of bolshie and sexy women or vice versa. The second half of the action sees the tables reverse in a twist that many audiences didnt expect, but its also the impressive chase sequences that make Death Proof such an exciting film. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsYf0BSczlU
Zoe Bell stars as herself and performs some incredible stunts on the bonnet of the girls car, in a sequence that is nothing short of edge of your seat viewing. Full of action, suspense, drama and black comedy, Death Proof meanders its way through a series of high-speed chase escapades along deserted country roads toward a shocking and memorable climax! --nextpage-->
04. THE BLUES BROTHERS (1980)
Essentially, the entire
Blues Brothers film is an extended car chase, with brief moments of music and comedy breaking up the action. However, one sequence earns the film the title of having one of the greatest car chase sequences ever committed to film! As Jake and Elwood attempt to ditch the police convoy in hot pursuit of them they take an inspired and slightly insane! detour through a shopping mall! Cue complete and utter hilarious carnage As the brothers plough through the window of a J.C. Penney store, they continue to drive recklessly around the mall deliberately smashing every store window, destroying every window display and demolishing every product stall in sight. Looking like theyre thoroughly enjoying the annihilation, Jake and Elwood reflect the glee that can be found in audiences during this scene. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZhMAGCI0fk The sheer pleasure in watching everything get smashed and crushed makes this one of the most entertaining and memorable scenes within the film. The police are stereotypically inept, making the moments where they fail to successfully mimic the stunts the brothers achieve sheer comedy gold. In fact, the movie must hold the record for the most police cars ever to be destroyed on screen, as literally hundreds fly across the screen into oblivion! Quite simply, The Blues Brothers is undeniably one of the greatest car chase movies to ever come out of Hollywood