Review of Bullitt (1968) by Diane C — 23 Nov 2008
A revolutionary action/suspense/drama, for all time. Plus, the single best car chase of all major studio movies EVER! (Why? Because it was REAL!) Need I say more?
Yes, actually, because Bullitt is so under appreciated by our A.D.D. generation. ONE: This film came almost 20 years BEFORE Top Gun--over three decades before The Matrix! So, don't expect nonstop music and explosions, heightened colors, and the F-bomb every other word! TWO: This is NOT an action movie! It's a suspense/drama set in the real world, artfully shot and with incredible chase scenes mixed in. You might THINK it's not balanced or edited well, but that's because it's something far better than your used to--It's the porterhouse steak and red wine to your usual preference of pizza and beer. If you can't stand to slow down and enjoy the story as it unfolds, and the ground-breaking, unparalleled realism (not "hyper-realism") that we now think of as "arthouse," then that fact says more about YOU than about Bullitt.
This review of Bullitt (1968) was written by Diane C on 23 Nov 2008.
Bullitt has generally received very positive reviews.
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