Two Lane Blacktop '55

Mick · Post by **Mick** » Sat Jan 31, 15 2:00 pm

How lame is that, why not put somebody behind the wheel who's going to do it justice.
The thing that makes this film stand out from a lot of others is the racing is actually at speed, whereas a lot of films they undercrank the camera, that and all the in car shots of the guy going through the whole gambit of emotions, hot rod being a great example.
The first time i saw this film, i had no idea what it was about and that opening scene where they're street racing gave me goose bumps.
Mick

RW71 · Post by **RW71** » Sat Jan 31, 15 2:37 pm

Agreed Mick, that opening scene is great, it captures the sound and vibe so well.

Mick · Post by **Mick** » Sat Jan 31, 15 2:42 pm

If this doesn't give you wood, you shouldn't be driving american cars.

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Sat Jan 31, 15 3:37 pm

Mick wrote:If this doesn't give you wood, you shouldn't be driving american cars.

I was a teenager when I first saw it. But it was after I had seen A.G.

I think I was in my early 20s before I stopped praying every night for a 55 Chevy like that.