This film is a neat concept and I think it's a cool idea for a film project. I think that their plan could have been executed better, including more real tire squealing and crazy driving instead of quick cuts and sound effects. Overall, this is a good example that you can make a fun chase without too many special effects ruining it. Aircraft are noticeably absent, however, which feels a bit odd because usually when you hear Paul Oakenfold you see a Saab jets and cars duking it out. It's become the almost official theme music to the Saab Performance Team. Anyways, love the gun-play and some of the driving scenes are pretty well done for cars that you can't trash. Good job guys!
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Terminator 2: The Rise of the Air to Ground Chase?
There is a definite trend in new movies toward the increased involvement of aircraft in car chases.
Recently Bruce took out Helicopter with a cop car AND a F35 Lightning II with an Eighteen Wheeler. In the same movie:
Watching T2 today, the part where Arnold jams the brakes and the helicopter flies strait into the ass of the SWAT truck, I realized two things.
I think aircraft have a lot to offer the movie industry in this regard, and I also think that my first point reinforces the second: studios are turning to CGI to make ever-more spectacular chases, but the use of vehicles without wheels could provide the thrill viewers want without the letdown of realizing your watching a fake chase. No one wants that. I'm not saying Bruce actually drove a truck on a collapsing freeway and took out a fighter jet, but it looked realistic enough and was damn exciting.
By the way, Does Iron Eagle count as an air to ground chase? They're kind of just racing. I mean, Doug punches the guy at the end, but I'm still undecided. It's awesome for sure. What do you think?
Recently Bruce took out Helicopter with a cop car AND a F35 Lightning II with an Eighteen Wheeler. In the same movie:
Watching T2 today, the part where Arnold jams the brakes and the helicopter flies strait into the ass of the SWAT truck, I realized two things.
- The need for aircraft chasing action movie stars is growing and should be embraced;
- CGI In car chases should be replaced with more spectacular vehicle stunts - these vehicles can include the usual cars, trucks, vans, busses, but should also include both civilian and military aircraft.
I think aircraft have a lot to offer the movie industry in this regard, and I also think that my first point reinforces the second: studios are turning to CGI to make ever-more spectacular chases, but the use of vehicles without wheels could provide the thrill viewers want without the letdown of realizing your watching a fake chase. No one wants that. I'm not saying Bruce actually drove a truck on a collapsing freeway and took out a fighter jet, but it looked realistic enough and was damn exciting.
By the way, Does Iron Eagle count as an air to ground chase? They're kind of just racing. I mean, Doug punches the guy at the end, but I'm still undecided. It's awesome for sure. What do you think?
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