Vanishing Point

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Summary: Mopar Power
Review: I first viewed this movie in the early seventies and was most impressed by the powerful Dodge Challenger and Charger from the film. Mopars from that era were pretty scarce out here back then. The storyline was a bit sketchy in places, but the car chase scenes were good, I am pleased that they didn't destroy genuine musclecars. One of my friends was until this movie a one-eyed Ford man, he converted to Mopars and has stayed with them since. The 90's remake of the movie has a better ending, it doesn't leave you with the stunned empty feeling that the original does.

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Summary: Corrections
Review: There were 5 cars used (Chalengers). 4 had the 440 Magnum, 1 a 383 Magnum. Also, one car was a 1971 model, there is a scene where you can see the scoop on the rear quarter panel. Oz

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Summary: yet another correction
Review: I am sorry to say, but the car was NOT a 426 hemi. It is a 440 as stated many times. The car used for most seens was a 383 auto. Only the four speed was used for the cool shift scenes and burnouts. A little extra note, the 383 camera car was used to pull the shell of the 68 camaro into the bulldozers by a cable. Tim... Move Over Power Approaching Rapdily... MOPAR rules

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Summary: corections & praises
Review: First of all the car is a 1970 Challenger R/T 426 Hemi with a pistol grip 4-speed.Second the car that was destroyed was a 67 or 68 Chevy Camaro and not a Mopar(They not that stupid! ).If you look carefully you will notice the vent window on the door and also notice the rear quarter panel. I beleive that this is one of the best mopar movies ever.From the sound of the assume 426 Hemi to the shots of a true pistol grip in action. All in all this is and always will be my personal favorite.

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Summary: vanishing point
Review: To correct those who were mistaken the Challenger was a 426 HEMI with a hemi crashbox 4spd with a pistol grip shifter. Now on to the movie. This movie more or less is a easy rider in a car.The driver has given up on societal norms and finds peace the only way he can, behind the wheel. I myself have enjoyed watching this movie over and over again. The only part I didn't like was the destruction of a muscle car like the Challenger. For those of you that live for the thrill of the chase there is none better than this movie and Bullit.

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Summary: Barry Newman is the star, the Challenger is the car!
Review: After seeing this movie in '71, a year before obtaining my driver's licence, it truly influenced my driving skills and my love for high performance American horse power. Seeing the movie now almost a hundred times over, I know the dialog word for word. This is a cult classic to be shared with those 70's era Mopar fanatics who too have seen this movie in it's various cuts at the local driveins. (And attemped to drive just as fast as Kowalski did after they left the drivein). Having the sound track on LP(vinyl) and the movie on VHS, I can revisit my obsession with this film and sound track when ever I feel the need to reassure myself for need of controlled speed. Remember, they used several Challengers during the filming and you can see some of the different cars throughout the film if you have a sharp eye. For those who can fix the frame of the movie just after Kowalski makes impact and someone is spraying water on the wreckage, they can see the the car is a white Camaro. Look at the vent windows on the door frame. Challengers did not have these! For those with a really sharp eye and a large screen can see the Camaro script on the truck lid also. For those newer viewers, sit back and enjoy a pre Dukes of Hazzards true car chase. It doesn't get any better than this. (Unless we can get it on DVD along with a CD version of the excellant music sound track! Hint, Hint!)

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Summary: Fun and Fast with thoughts
Review: To wreck a 70 ChallengerR/T in this day is a sin! Yeah the plot is short and the story silent but this is a classic!A 440 6 pak is nice to hear! WHERE is the book? In the scene Kawolski sees a bright light and open road beyond the dozers. The flares were a key to the plot,we all take chances but some know when,,,,,,,2 choices,1 end. A Hero or just a headline in the paper--------

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Summary: A Car Chase Master
Review: For all of you car fanatics out there, especially Mopar fans, this is a movie you should not miss. The movie leaves a lot to the imagination, with little spoken words. The soundtrack just compliments this even more. Barry Newman does an incredible job as Kowlaski, a former race car driver hopped up on speed, driving his 70 Dodge Challenger from Denver to Cisco California in 12 hours. There is just one thing that I cannot figure out: is the Challenger a 440 or a Hemi car? If you are a die hard Mopar fan, you may be able to answer this one! This is a must see!

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Summary: This Copy Is The Best
Review: What's not mentioned on the cover or in any of these other reviews is that this copy must have been transfered by or remastered from the original negative. I've never seen this film look so good except for when i first saw it on T.V. back in the 70's. Everthing is better, The sound, The picture, The action, And i think even the plot is made better by this upgrade. If you already own one of those other copies of this movie, Buy this one, You wont be disapointed.

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Summary: A film for people who know what high speed driving is really
Review: A very few of the "car chase" films of the '60s and '70s have lasted but "Vanishing Point" is always near the top with others like "Bullitt", "Gone in 60 Seconds", and "Gumball Rally". Believable in the early 70's and with almost no hi-cam effects, I remember thinking this was the first film that really showed cars at speed. Just hope the DVD has the "missing eight minutes" with the Charlotte Rampling scene.