For movie lovers, the genre of “car movies” carries with it a few inherent ideas. Probably going to be some chases, possibly some crashes, maybe even a shootout or two. There will invariably be long shots of speedometers, skin-of-their-teeth passes and close-ups of tires screeching. You know, a movie where cars are essentially a character in the proceedings. But different folks prefer different things in a car movie, so what sort of film will appeal to different types of movie buffs? We at Avondale Nissan have put together a little list of our favorite car movies; hope you enjoy!
This was a bit of a no-brainer; after all, it’s right there in the name. However, underneath the slick animation and kid-friendly aspects lies a movie with a true car-lover’s heart. The racing montages are reverent, the nostalgia factor is impossible to ignore and it’s got a real heart beating underneath all that chrome and fiberglass.
Most car movies carry an unmistakable air of nostalgia, and none capture this feeling better than American Graffiti. Telling the story of one night cruising the streets of a small California town, it has elements of coming-of-age storytelling that have made it a generational favorite, and the cars–including 50s models of an Impala and Thunderbird–aren’t bad either.
Ron Howard, one of the lead actors in Graffiti, directed this film telling the biographical story of the rivalry between Formula One drivers James Hunt and Niki Lauda in 1976. The racing sequences are gripping, and the human drama between the two rivals makes it impossible to look away. Although it was criticized somewhat for heavy use of CGI, this does little to take away from the action.
You can pick the original from 1974 or its 2000 remake, and you’ll likely walk away with the same feeling: that was an awesome movie with awesome cars. Both tell the story of a team of professional car thieves who must spend a night stealing cars, with typically edge-of-your-seat results. For more classical elements, choose the original; for top-notch action and Nicholas Cage, choose the remake.
This comes with a bit of a disclaimer: some of the gender politics of the film aren’t terribly palatable today, although the humor and genuine thrills of the film absolutely stand up. And Burt Reynolds, as the titular Bandit, has never been better or funnier. If your date enjoys a throwback road comedy, this is your movie.
Perhaps no film best displays the “Hands off my car!” mentality of automotive love like this 80s horror film. Put simply, you put your hands on Arnie’s Plymouth Fury, and you’re probably going to die soon. This film ranks well both in terms of throwback scares and in unintentional comedy. Fun for all most ages.
This film tells the true story of Preston Tucker, an engineer who emerges from World War II determined to create “the car of the future.” However, he runs afoul of many of Detroit’s big automakers–Who hasn’t?!–and never sees his dream come to fruition. It’s a classic, and is directed by none other than Francis Ford Coppola.
So, have you seen any of these? All of them? Check them out, and then drop us a line at Avondale Nissan with some of your favorites!
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