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Gone in 60 Seconds opens on Kip Raines (Giovanni Ribisi), a cocky young car thief working with a crew to steal 50 cars for a very bad man whose nickname is "The Carpenter". Being young and cocky, Kip messes up, so it's up to his big brother, Randall "Memphis" Raines (Nicolas Cage), to come out of car-thief retirement and save him. With a cast that includes Robert Duvall, Angelina Jolie, Delroy Lindo, Cage and Ribisi, it would be easy to say this story wastes all their talents--which it does, but that's not the point. This is a Jerry Bruckheimer film. A good story and complex characters would only get in the way of the action scenes and slow the movie down. No, Gone in 60 Seconds (based on the cult 1974 film of the same name) is not about the stars as much as it's about cars. Fast cars. Rare cars. Wrecked cars. All cars. Too bad director Dominic Sena (Kalifornia) doesn't come across as more of a gearhead; he seems less interested in fast cars than fast cuts. But is this movie fun? Absolutely, and it's fun because it's so stupid. With pointless car chases and hackneyed dialogue in one of the most predictable plots of the year, Gone in 60 Seconds is a comic film that's not quite a parody of itself, but darn close. --Andy Spletzer, Amazon.com
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Memphis Raines (Nicolas Cage) is a former car thief who is forced to come out of retirement when his younger brother, Kip (Giovanni Ribisi), is unable to deliver 50 expensive cars to dangerous smuggler Raymond Calitri (Christopher Eccleston). With his brother's life on the line, Memphis must enlist his old car-stealing partners for help in order to pull off the ultimate crime. His team includes his mentor, Otto (Robert Duvall), an old flame (Angelina Jolie), and a whole crew of other colorful characters. Once he gets them all together, Memphis has to do the impossible--organise the theft of 50 cars from all over Los Angeles in a single night, hampered by rivals, security systems, and the best efforts of the LAPD detective (Delroy Lindo) who is out to get him. Gone in 60 Seconds is a fun, action-packed movie featuring producer Jerry Bruckheimer's trademarks: a simple story, comedy, spectacular action, an excellent cast of stars and character actors, and an amazing car chase through the crowded streets of Los Angeles. This film is based on the cult classic 1974 movie of the same name, and it's a must-see for lovers of classic cars or any action fans. Dominic Sena (Kalifornia) directed this fast-moving crime-adventure extravaganza.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
Firstly I will start by saying this review does relate to the Blu Ray not the DVD as I've noticed seems to be the case with many if not all Blu Rays on Amazon. No need to review the film as you can find that from plenty of other reviews but this is a favourite of mine! Picture is 16:9 widescreen (black bars) but I'm so used to them on most films I'm past caring they are even there. Sound is a marked improvement over the DVD, although I would assume Blu Ray systems should enhance the sound somewhat anyway but there is a definite difference between the two, feels more punchy on Blu Ray. The picture is also much improved, still a little grainy in places but in my opinion you wouldn't notice unless you were actually sitting looking for every little detail I just happened to make a comparison to my DVD copy at the time which, by the way now looks pathetic in comparison to the quality of the Blu Ray. Definitely worth buying as the difference in quality is much better.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
if you watch gone in 60 seconds the word blockbuster springs to mind,big stunts,brash over the top car chases and a solid cast that wouldnt have been paid in tesco vouchers,but just because the film can be deemed a blockbuster doesnt necessarily make it so and gone in 60 seconds has the formula more or less right but the execution isnt quite right.
The film deals with a gang of car thiefs who are forged due to the threat of death of an ex car thief played by nic cages brother,they have to collect a series of cars within a space of time,so in essence you are cheering on crooks and booing the police and that formula is pretty decent but the film isnt as perfect as that implies,cage and angie jolie lack the chemistry that they are trying to convey,it just looks a shambles plus the film is far too predictable and it is also quite lame at times but for all that there are some great cars on show and we see them being drive to speeds that dazzle so while this isnt essential it could appeal to some.
The film deals with a gang of car thiefs who are forged due to the threat of death of an ex car thief played by nic cages brother,they have to collect a series of cars within a space of time,so in essence you are cheering on crooks and booing the police and that formula is pretty decent but the film isnt as perfect as that implies,cage and angie jolie lack the chemistry that they are trying to convey,it just looks a shambles plus the film is far too predictable and it is also quite lame at times but for all that there are some great cars on show and we see them being drive to speeds that dazzle so while this isnt essential it could appeal to some.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This film starts off with an action sequence with the them steeling a porche, the only thing is that they're a bit cocky and try and race in a stolen car; of course they get caught. This means that they manage to flee the police but they've just messed up a job with serious consequences, they will be killed if the job is not done by sum1 ie older brother (ex car theft hero),u can sense where this going cant you.... This is a thrilling exciting film with not oscar style acting butits still gud, as the plot and most of all the cars make up for any blemishes (if any ). I recommend this film to any1 as its fast exciting and its got cool cars dam it! Oh and u get a feeling that these are pros not just petty criminals.
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Gone in 60 seconds
I bought this dvd for my partner as a b,day pressy he had seen it once already and mentioned it was a classic. I spotted it on amazon at a great price. P.S. Read more
Published 2 months ago by keri
excellent film
this is a totally awesome film, great story to it. i love all the cars that are in the film, from modern cars to brand new one, the best car in the film has to be the shelby gt 500... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Simon Wright
Fast Action ! for Fast car lovers!
I like this film, and my husband love's It! I highly reccomend It. when you have watched It once you will want to watch It again. excellent driving. Read more
Published 13 months ago by M. Turner
drive
I thought this film was a great treat.Whilst in reality there wasnt really enough driving and car chases in a film depicting car theft the twist turns and comedic moments which... Read more
Published 13 months ago by selv
Car gone in 60 seconds, Brain gone after 2 hours.
Randall "Memphis" Raines is a retired master car thief who is forced back into the "game" when his younger brother faces death for not filling an order for British crime boss... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Spike Owen
Nothing special
Nicholas Cage is supposed to be cool in this movie and in my opinion he is not really much of an actor plus he looks kind of funny so he just comes of as awkward. Read more
Published on 30 Jan 2010 by Rasmus Svendsen
oh yes i have a need for speed
ok so the car chases don't look so good on the small screen but hey this movie still makes me smile at the end... oh and angi is quite good too at hot wiring the ferrari.
Published on 24 Nov 2009 by Johnny Buell
Audio track in castilian spanish too,
Esta edición en Blu Ray tiene también el audio en castellano de España. This Blu Ray has an audio track in castilian Spanish.
Published on 15 Sep 2009 by jjaviroquai
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Dolby digital 5.1 English, French, Spanish, German, Italian.
DTS 5.1 French, Spanish, German, Italian.
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Dolby digital 5.1 English, French, Spanish, German, Italian.
DTS 5.1 French, Spanish, German, Italian.
PCM 5.1 English. Read more
Published on 21 May 2009 by AYC
HI-def cars !! Nice !!
A typical jerry bruckheimer no brains all action film, anyone who likes either fast cars or nick cage will like this. Read more
Published on 10 Feb 2008 by A. SALTER
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