What a fun little movie...

I've been getting into 1970's "car chase" movies and some of them are REALLY enjoyable. This is one of the better ones I've seen. Its nowehere near the quality of Two-Lane Blacktop or Vanishing Point, but its still very entertaining.

The lack of political correctness is one reason some of these movies are so entertaining (and sometimes shocking) today. As historical artifacts, they are fascinating to watch.

But they're also simply great entertainment, and the fact that this film is a comedy further distinguishes it from the better, but more serious, car chase films of the period. Its still exciting though, and the real treat is that everything we see is REAL. Those are real cars flying across bridges and being crushed by telephone poles...no CGI in sight!

I strongly recommend checking this film out with the two films mentioned above (if you can find Two-Lane Blacktop, that is), as well as H.B. Halicki's ORIGINAL Gone in 60 Seconds...not the terrible remake.

I have a feeling I'm in the minority here, but I really liked Susan George as Mary. I thought she was endearing and lovable, especially when she constantly runs along behind the guys.

The ending pissed me off. Its surprising, sure, but well...see for yourself, I'm not spoiling it!

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