ZebraspotsRule of the 80s - Extensive Chase Scenes are a Must
June 9th 2010 02:43
Here we are again, continuing the decades series into the 80s where everyone needed something to run/drive recklessly/skip in a hurried fashion after. Yes, they are guilty. These chase scenes, unlike many of today's films, included little dialogue or character development (ex. In the recent Date Night, Steve Carell and Tina Fey still found time to work on their relationship).
You could almost call these chase scenes "fillers," where the directors were simply trying to suck as many minutes from your life as possible.
Almost.
Who can ever forget that famous opening with Indiana Jones running madly from a boulder and his heroic, last-minute rescue of his dear hat? No no, Raiders of the Lost Ark simply would not have been the same.
And what good is a day off from school without the mad rush back home? (Ferris Bueller's Day Off)
It gets a little excessive though when, just for kicks, people are running through fields (The Color Purple)... Yes, I'm counting it. While you can think of profound metaphors for any film you would like, it cannot be denied that all these "chases" are ridiculously overdone.
I have quiet an extensive list for this one (and most of these are actually considered the "best" chase scenes in Hollywood history).
The Abyss (1989)
Against All Odds (1984)
Airplane! (1980)
Akira (1988) - Japanese anime
Back to the Future (1985)
Back to the Future, Part II (1989)
The Blues Brothers (1980)
Breakfast Club
The Cannonball Run (1981)
The Color Purple (1985)
E.T. (1982)
Ferris Buller’s Day Off (1986)
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
Return of the Jedi (1983)
The Road Warrior (1982)
Running Scared (1986)
The Terminator (1984)
To Live and Die in L.A. (1985)
Who framed roger rabbit? (1988)
Do not let this list daunt you from seeing these movie (especially Back to the Future. If you haven't seen that, you haven't lived properly. Also, look for the "Lone Pines Mall" sign). Au contraire, these films made the 80s.
Let us give thanks to movies everywhere with useless, plot-stopping scenes. Without them, special effects masters everywhere would suffer.
*Photo and all it's awesomeness are property of Lucasfilm Ltd. and Paramount Pictures
You could almost call these chase scenes "fillers," where the directors were simply trying to suck as many minutes from your life as possible.
Almost.
Cue music and run! Wait, make sure you catch my good side!*
Who can ever forget that famous opening with Indiana Jones running madly from a boulder and his heroic, last-minute rescue of his dear hat? No no, Raiders of the Lost Ark simply would not have been the same.
And what good is a day off from school without the mad rush back home? (Ferris Bueller's Day Off)
It gets a little excessive though when, just for kicks, people are running through fields (The Color Purple)... Yes, I'm counting it. While you can think of profound metaphors for any film you would like, it cannot be denied that all these "chases" are ridiculously overdone.
I have quiet an extensive list for this one (and most of these are actually considered the "best" chase scenes in Hollywood history).
The Abyss (1989)
Against All Odds (1984)
Airplane! (1980)
Akira (1988) - Japanese anime
Back to the Future (1985)
Back to the Future, Part II (1989)
The Blues Brothers (1980)
Breakfast Club
The Cannonball Run (1981)
The Color Purple (1985)
E.T. (1982)
Ferris Buller’s Day Off (1986)
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
Return of the Jedi (1983)
The Road Warrior (1982)
Running Scared (1986)
The Terminator (1984)
To Live and Die in L.A. (1985)
Who framed roger rabbit? (1988)
Do not let this list daunt you from seeing these movie (especially Back to the Future. If you haven't seen that, you haven't lived properly. Also, look for the "Lone Pines Mall" sign). Au contraire, these films made the 80s.
Let us give thanks to movies everywhere with useless, plot-stopping scenes. Without them, special effects masters everywhere would suffer.
*Photo and all it's awesomeness are property of Lucasfilm Ltd. and Paramount Pictures
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