03. RONIN (1998)
This epic crime thriller features not one, but three immense chase sequences that find BMW M5s, Audi S8s and Merc 6.9s battling it out across Europe. A host of locations give rise to some ridiculously spectacular chases that keep viewers in awe of the images on their screens. Director
John Frankenheimer declared that it was his intention to create the chase sequences future directors would look to as the template of perfection, sequences that could teach these new talents exactly how they should create an exciting, entertaining chase. He indisputably succeeded! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2d4ej1RPkEI By employing Formula One racers to drive the cars, the film has a far more authentic and realistic look to the driving, as the professional talents of these drivers is pushed to the limit. This added sense of realism means that the three chase sequences are far more suspenseful than those found in other films, literally leaving viewers with white knuckles and gritted teeth More than just a host of entertaining destruction, the scenes in Ronin are quintessential movie car chases at their best!