Best "on-foot" chase scene?
02-03-08, 11:33 AM
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Best "on-foot" chase scene?
I know that car chases get all the accolades, but everytime I watch "Casino Royale" (2006) i am just in awe of the opening chase sequence where Bond is chasing the bomber. They even have a credit in the opening scroll for "Free Running Stunt" something. It is just such a magnificent sequence and very realistic.
It got me thinking what are some other movies with incredible "on-foot" chase sequences. I know "The Bourne Ultimatum" has a now famous one and is done very well.
Other mentions are Trinity running from Agents in beginning and Neo running from Agents at the end of "The Matrix". Of course, those are very special effecty.
So what are some other glorious chase scenes done with the power of the moving feet?
It got me thinking what are some other movies with incredible "on-foot" chase sequences. I know "The Bourne Ultimatum" has a now famous one and is done very well.
Other mentions are Trinity running from Agents in beginning and Neo running from Agents at the end of "The Matrix". Of course, those are very special effecty.
So what are some other glorious chase scenes done with the power of the moving feet?
Last edited by OldBoy; 02-03-08 at 12:35 PM.
02-03-08, 12:04 PM
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While likely not the best (many would consider it too flashy, it's the first one I thought of:
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02-03-08, 12:04 PM
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Was going to pop in and say Banlieue 13 as well. I love Casino Royale, but the first time I saw that opening chase all I could think of was District B13. (I just noticed the two posts ahead of mine are about the same movie, haha)
I tend to recall a cool chase in Drunken Master II as well, or perhaps it was another Jackie Chan flick.
I tend to recall a cool chase in Drunken Master II as well, or perhaps it was another Jackie Chan flick.
Last edited by RichC2; 02-03-08 at 12:06 PM.
02-03-08, 12:16 PM
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A lot of good ones already named, but I always thought there was a decent one in "Bad Boys," especially considering the director (who I am surprised didn't have explosions throughout the chase).
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Originally Posted by Crizzar
If you liked the Casino Royale scene, you owe it to yourself to check out District B13 which has way more free running in it and is a good action movie to boot.
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Will Smith running down the alien in Men in Black
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Originally Posted by Brent L
While likely not the best (many would consider it too flashy, it's the first one I thought of:
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02-03-08, 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by tommyp007
Will Smith running down the alien in Men in Black
That is a good one.
02-03-08, 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by FinkPish
Point Break
I also like the Se7en and Casino Royale one and BU.
02-03-08, 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by FinkPish
Point Break
02-03-08, 03:15 PM
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Gotta vote for Point Break as well. Very fun chase.
I'd like to throw some love for Dragons Forever. There's a bit more standing & fighting going on, but it's still an exhilirating chase overall.
I'd like to throw some love for Dragons Forever. There's a bit more standing & fighting going on, but it's still an exhilirating chase overall.