Bullitt

It's weird. The first time I saw Bullitt I didn't get what all the hype was about, especially regarding the famous car chase. I thought the movie was kinda boring. I just watched it again and god damn I couldn't have been more wrong. I must have been off my head upon the first viewing.

I really enjoyed Bullitt. Killer cinematography. The framing, editing and lighting was so good. Very artistic. Very nuanced and mature. Top shelf.

Yeah, it's a slow movie, no doubt. But I love slow movies so that didn't phase me. It's plot driven more than anything else. Plot is number one and Style is number two. It's sharp as hell and makes me want to buy a whole new wardrobe.

Copious car porn to boot. There's more than just the Mustang vs. the Charger. There are E-Types and 911's to be spotted, as well as tons of classic American muscle and mid century beauties from the Big Three.

I recant anything negative I may have said about Bullitt in the past. The chase scene IS bad ass (but I still maintain Death Proof has the ultimate car chase ever filmed). But Bullitt is just a great film. Period.