In Reply to: Let me tell you one thing. BULLIT- posted by patrickU on December 11, 2008 at 09:06:11:
A great film and a standard for the genre. It's almost perfectly directed AND perfectly cast. I cannot imagine anyone else in the Steve McQueen role, except maybe the great Belmondo. I can think of only two American films, "The French Connection" and maybe "The Seven Ups" which are as well done and exciting.
Most of todays cop/action/chase movies owe a great debt to Peter Yates and Steve McQueen. 40 years later, their effort has yet to be topped.
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Follow Ups
- Often imitated, Seldom equaled - danj 11:00:33 12/11/08 (3)
- Saw "Seven Ups," recently: doesn't belong with the other two. nt - tinear 16:16:46 12/11/08 (0)
- Ah, yes.. The Seven Ups... Of later films, "Ronin" had a good chase...* - MMasztal 13:43:51 12/11/08 (0)
- RE: Often imitated, Seldom equaled - patrickU 12:15:37 12/11/08 (0)