Vanishing Point
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Movie Reviews of Vanishing Point
Movie Review: The Last Greek Tragic Hero, for whom speed means freedom of the soul
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought Vanishing Point on a whim a year and a half ago, because I dig old car movies (American Graffiti, Two-Lane Black Top, you get the idea). I expected a pretty pointless, but entertaining car-chase movie. And I got that. But after watching it several times (in conjunction with taking a college-level literature class), I noticed that the story is multilayered. There's the car-chase, and then there's the Greek tradgedy. I'll explain some common archetypes of Greek tradgedies- a tragic hero (Kowalski), a quest of sorts (the 15-hour drive), a blid prophet (the DJ), a trip through the underworld/hell (getting stuck in the desert), and a return home/death (thats pretty obvious).
So whether you're looking for a mindless car-chase or an artfully executed Greek tale, this is definitely a film to add to your collection.
Movie Review: Mesmerizing!
Summary: 5 Stars
The less said the better. Grab a few beers and hang on for a wild ride. Those old, awesome Dodge 440 Challenger R/Ts are legendary for a good reason. See why in this completely CGI-free, truly real masterpiece. It makes most of the current crop of CGI enhanced movies look, well, kinda ridiculous. This is gritty, visceral reality, as near as can be captured on film. When you see that 440 R/T doing 130 down the highway, IT IS, believe it.
I've loved this movie for years and NOTHING I've seen since compares with its car chase content. Not BULLITT, Not RONIN, Not GONE IN 60 SECONDS. About the closest match are the old 500 HP Killer B cars of World Rally Competition, banned for years as too lethal for public safety. The storyline is contrived, but who cares. Where is Vanishing Point II? I wish.
Movie Review: Vanishing Point
Summary: 5 Stars
Ok this is a classic. Undoubtably the best movie made without Humphrey Bogart in it. Barry Newman is Kowalski, a war vet/excop/retired racer/badarse. His mission is to take a 1970's Dodge Challenger with a white paint job and a supercharged 440 engine that can make it around 160 mph from Denver to San Francisco in 13 hours. Along his journey he meets up with a variety of characters who are more thatn eager to aid "The Last Free Spirit and American Hero."
With his skills, a little 'speed', and that "Crazy Lucky Streak" of his, it is sure to be a slice of cake. . . or is it. Super Soul can only do so much to help and those cops are right on his tail. Can he make it to 'Frisco' in time to win his bet? You'd better buy this movie to find out.
Movie Review: Early Sarafian Cult Movie
Summary: 5 Stars
Sarafian's 1971 cult road movie,with an early opening credit to Malcolm Hart for the idea and first script,depicts the protagonist's(Kowalski) race against time and space,in which speed is defined as a spiritual protest against the confines and limitations of an authoritarian state and its law enforcement agents.. the 'blue meanies'.Kowalski heads west through the big space from Denver to San Francisco and along the way meets up with counterkulture characters amoung them a blind DJ(Cleavon Little)who can see into Kowalski's mind and broadcasts his epic endeavour to outpace his pursuers, achieving mythic status as he speeds down the road towards his destination.Not to be missed...
Movie Review: Greatest cult flick ever.
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great movie. Kowalski a car delivery driver needs to make it from Denver to California over the weekend. He even places a bet with a drug dealer for the cost of some speed that he can make it. While driving a hopped up 426 Hemi Challenger R/T he certainly has the muscle to make it. You'll learn a lot about our driver with flash back scenes of his past life as the story goes along. You'll even meet Super Soul, a blind, black DJ that tries to help our driver with his unique powers of esp, until he gets roughed up by some local racist cops. You'll have to get the video to see how it all unfolds. A must for any car guy.