Sometimes a movie impresses us because of its unexpected plot turns, and sometimes we are blown away by the incredible acting. Other times, we leave the theater talking about the colorful and compelling cast members who get around on two or four wheels.
For decades, Hollywood has produced a plethora of fuel flicks that feature memorable cars, motorcycles, and even a giant passenger bus. The following five films are some of the best vehicle-related movies in Hollywood history:
‘The Cannonball Run’
This 1981 movie tells the tale of a ragtag group of out-of-control street racers competing in a cross-country race. Based very loosely on a true story, fans of the movie found themselves rooting for the Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Chevrolet Chevelle Laguna and Subara Leone as much as the drivers who were behind the wheel. Sure, cheering on the likes of Burt Reynolds and Roger Moore was fun, but when the movie was over and the credits were rolling, the cars were the true stars of the show.
‘Speed’
As Paste Magazine notes, the 1994 thriller stars a city bus that an evil villain (played by Dennis Hopper) has rigged to explode if it drops below 50 miles per hour. As Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock work together to keep the massive city bus plowing along while calming nervous passengers and knocking off the terrorist who tampered with the bus, movie-goers sat in rapt attention, wondering if the bus, like the rest of the cast, would still be alive at the end.
‘Against All Odds’
This 1984 blockbuster managed to incorporate a memorable car chase that didn’t involve screeching police cars or a fiery crash. In the famous scene filmed along Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, a Ferrari 308 GTS Quattrovalvole took on a Porsche 911SC in a screaming-fast-yet-controlled race that left the audience sitting on the collective edges of their seats.
Mad Max
Not all vehicular stars of movies roll on four wheels; some, like the Kawasaki motorcycles in Mad Max, get around on two. As Stuff TV notes, the movie is chock-full of car and motorcycle chases that rival movies with much bigger budgets. Goose’s 1977 Z1000 was so impressive, it left many movie-goers wondering how they could duplicate some of the Kawasaki’s features. Today, people who rent this revenge-fueled tale can visit online stores like MotoSport to find parts and accessories to make their bikes look like something Mel Gibson would be proud of.
Gone In 60 Seconds
Nicolas Cage starred in this action-packed movie as a retired car thief who has to get back into his life of crime to help settle a debt for his brother. In order to do this, Cage has to steal a whopping 50 expensive luxury cars — all in one night. As the title suggests, Cage’s character has the know-how to get the job done, and automobile lovers sat enthralled as he drives away in one unbelievable car after another. From Ferraris and Lamborghinis to an amazing chase scene with a 1967 Shelby Mustang GT 500, cars were definitely among the most memorable parts of the movie.
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