Unneeded fluff? This was one of the top 5 films of the 90s and worth seeing multiple times. What you might as well have said was, "I have the mind of a child and can't appreciate a great film, but here are some cool car chases from it that held my attention for a few seconds."
Very good summary. I am a big fan of the film, in particular its realness. Car chases are the best ever. Who would think a 2.0 Peugeot 406 would keep up with a BMW M5? I do, because in the real world in real traffic you can keep up with anything. Who else loves the noise of the Citroen V6 engine?
Gregor refers to the sniper in the stadium as a "her", with whom he's worked for years. After this sniper shoots the ice-skater, it is Diedre we see in the parking lot attempting to escape. She was the sniper working with Gregor. Sam catches up with her and lets her go because he was only after Shamus. He's not a cop, he can't arrest her for murder. He was there to get Shamus and retrieve that case.
Crusader1815 I agree completely, I have watched this movie over a dozen times now. The subtle little things are what make it great. I swear I catch something new every time.
horrible edit that left out the best scenes in favor of long, boring car chases. How do you not include the coffee cup scene or the ambush under the bridge? Or at least introduce the characters?
Un super film, l'une des plus belle poursuite et réaliste du cinéma on parlait du duo Al Pacino, De Niro dans Heat, ben le Duo De Niro Jean Reno est terrible également.
Why waste 2 hours watching all the unneeded fluff? Why waste 10 minutes watching this video when you could put that toward the entire movie -- which is worth multiple viewings!
One sad part, the scenes set in the bar in Montmartre by the stairs, the whole building was demolished a number of years ago and replaced, though all of the interior shots were filmed in a studio.
Never mind .Since the film France has created a police force which notices men shooting at each other with machine guns in broad daylight in busy streets with cars having numberplates .They also now arrest people for firing rocket launchers at cars on motorways.
I still don't know how Vincent got shot by Seamus (presumably, he had a vest on), yet still was on the balcony in the theater to shoot him, thereby saving Sam's life. He could not move that fast.
I am with you Crusader,, there is no Fluff in this film. This is one of my all time favorite movies and you cannot understand this film in its entirety without see the whole film. Thumbs down, sorry.
Deidre thought Sam was after the case, not knowing that he was actually still in the CIA and was after Seamus who was causing peace to be avoided in Northern Ireland with his unauthorized tactics. He had gone rogue and the CIA was trying to shut him down. Deidre was in love with Sam and vice versa; but with Sam, getting Seamus came first. The final scene had him and Vincent back where it started and Sam thought Deidre would return. Frankenheimer shot two scenes with her returning and the IRA catching her and killing her and what the final version of the movie showed in the theaters. Frankenheimer explained in his DVD commentary that the audiences widely agreed they didn't want Deidre killed.
+WeirdCityCitizen The paint could have been dry but low quality What I don't understand is why didn't he just buy a regular silver case that looked exactly like the target
+WeirdCityCitizen frankenhiemer explains that in the movie - he didn't have time to get the exact same case, and had to improvise in a hurry, everyone knows spray paint doesn't dry fast.... and/or the russians got him the wrong color case and either way - he had to improvise. its a very cool little detail of a vary detailed film.
Unneeded fluff? This was one of the top 5 films of the 90s and worth seeing multiple times. What you might as well have said was, "I have the mind of a child and can't appreciate a great film, but here are some cool car chases from it that held my attention for a few seconds."
it is a classic. amazing movie.
Very good summary. I am a big fan of the film, in particular its realness. Car chases are the best ever. Who would think a 2.0 Peugeot 406 would keep up with a BMW M5? I do, because in the real world in real traffic you can keep up with anything. Who else loves the noise of the Citroen V6 engine?
The DVD alternate commentary track is amazing to listen to. Love this movie!
This is a nice recap if you already saw the movie, too many great details missing if you never saw it before
I watched this video on 2X speed. 😁
great movie... highly SYMBOLIC.
...what d'you mean ..highly symbolic?
Gregor refers to the sniper in the stadium as a "her", with whom he's worked for years. After this sniper shoots the ice-skater, it is Diedre we see in the parking lot attempting to escape. She was the sniper working with Gregor. Sam catches up with her and lets her go because he was only after Shamus. He's not a cop, he can't arrest her for murder. He was there to get Shamus and retrieve that case.
I like the scene near the end where DeNiro tells her, I never left. She has that moment of clarity, oh I am about to be killed, and she is gone
Crusader1815
I agree completely, I have watched this movie over a dozen times now. The subtle little things are what make it great. I swear I catch something new every time.
horrible edit that left out the best scenes in favor of long, boring car chases. How do you not include the coffee cup scene or the ambush under the bridge? Or at least introduce the characters?
Un super film, l'une des plus belle poursuite et réaliste du cinéma on parlait du duo Al Pacino, De Niro dans Heat, ben le Duo De Niro Jean Reno est terrible également.
Why waste 2 hours watching all the unneeded fluff? Why waste 10 minutes watching this video when you could put that toward the entire movie -- which is worth multiple viewings!
That was awesome. Great editing.
7:51 This is the most important scene and best scene in the movie
One sad part, the scenes set in the bar in Montmartre by the stairs, the whole building was demolished a number of years ago and replaced, though all of the interior shots were filmed in a studio.
Never mind .Since the film France has created a police force which notices men shooting at each other with machine guns in broad daylight in busy streets with cars having numberplates .They also now arrest people for firing rocket launchers at cars on motorways.
great movie amazing car chase scenes jean reno as vincent a mercenary is great in this movie
3:19; gotta love a gal who can handle an MP-5!
lots of action and adventure but u never find out whats in the case
I still don't know how Vincent got shot by Seamus (presumably, he had a vest on), yet still was on the balcony in the theater to shoot him, thereby saving Sam's life. He could not move that fast.
8.31...I was confused...8.36...and then it hit me!
Actually there is a 3.0 V6 406 ....
Thank you.
I am with you Crusader,, there is no Fluff in this film. This is one of my all time favorite movies and you cannot understand this film in its entirety without see the whole film. Thumbs down, sorry.
Moron!!! The action scenes are the only memorable ones. U fucking hipster!!!
Such an intelligent human being, I love it :)
G tanks
why were deniro and the girl in conflict? I don't understand the plot. What did the girl do? Wasn't Gregor the only traitor?
I think Deniro was after her boss all along. In the end, the news report states that he was rogue IRA whose death led to peace in northern Ireland
Deidre thought Sam was after the case, not knowing that he was actually still in the CIA and was after Seamus who was causing peace to be avoided in Northern Ireland with his unauthorized tactics. He had gone rogue and the CIA was trying to shut him down. Deidre was in love with Sam and vice versa; but with Sam, getting Seamus came first. The final scene had him and Vincent back where it started and Sam thought Deidre would return. Frankenheimer shot two scenes with her returning and the IRA catching her and killing her and what the final version of the movie showed in the theaters. Frankenheimer explained in his DVD commentary that the audiences widely agreed they didn't want Deidre killed.
Its good!
Bugger it. Buying.
One of the best movies made.
Buying an S4 Audie oneday haha.
wonder if a sequel has been thought up?
made a good profit at box office.
The director John Frankenheimer died. His unique touch might be missed in a sequel now.
nice
"uneeded"?!!?
WorthlesS HeatheN PhilistinE!!!
Never understood how the case had wet paint on it - why would the person making the switch (when he already knew the colour) leave it wet?
+WeirdCityCitizen The paint could have been dry but low quality
What I don't understand is why didn't he just buy a regular silver case that looked exactly like the target
+WeirdCityCitizen frankenhiemer explains that in the movie - he didn't have time to get the exact same case, and had to improvise in a hurry, everyone knows spray paint doesn't dry fast.... and/or the russians got him the wrong color case and either way - he had to improvise. its a very cool little detail of a vary detailed film.
You can see him applying the spray paint on the window of the safehouse in nice
the big blue great movie enzo molinari great character
4:31, What did Gegor even say when he screamed?
"Hilfe," which is 'help' in German.
FN MINIMI-Para Mk 2
So, what was inside of the case? (just don't answer I don't remember)
+wolfaesthetic You mean Marcellus' soul, but yeah Marcellus was played by Ving Rhames
That the third thing they teach you
Better than miraclous
threat can come from anywhere so to real Men is not big deal!!enjoy the bs from movies please!
go lilly go.m