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drag racing the short bus
Join Date: May 2002
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Bullit vs. The French Connection
I saw both movies back to back. I liked the French Connection much more. Better characters, better story. Popeye was a badged freak even by today's standard, but something has to be said for Frank Bullit's detached coolness.
The car chases? I dunno. A toss up. I got tired of the same green VW bug in the three downhill perspective shots during the Bullit chase. But McQueen hitting the rev limiter in the Mustang with each shift was terrific.
The story? Hmmmm...both were good. I lean toward FC because the characters made it pop a bit better.
Anyway, two absolute classics.
Opinions? Thoughts?
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