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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I love this film but if you're reading this then you probably do too. So I won't go into that here...
Was so pleased to find this on Region 2. Don't be put off by it being a Dutch release. Plays as an English film with no subtitles and all the on-screen menus are in English. No extras but with a film this good you don't need 'em! There has been digital re-mastering and it shows. Picture and sound are clearer than ever (with a little inconsistency but that's only to be expected given the films age).
Well worth the price for those of us without Region 1 capability.
Was so pleased to find this on Region 2. Don't be put off by it being a Dutch release. Plays as an English film with no subtitles and all the on-screen menus are in English. No extras but with a film this good you don't need 'em! There has been digital re-mastering and it shows. Picture and sound are clearer than ever (with a little inconsistency but that's only to be expected given the films age).
Well worth the price for those of us without Region 1 capability.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I'd been after this 1976 gem for ages, and was as excited as someone who has a good reason to be excited about finally getting my hands on, "The Gumball Rally". A group of thrill seekers assemble in New York to race cross country to Long Beach in the fastest time possible, chased nearly every step of the way by incompetent cop Roscoe, it's a laugh a minute. Stars Michael Sarrazin, Raul Julia, and a young Gary Busey, it went onto inspire, "The Canonball Run".
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
The Gumball Rally is directed and written by Charles Bail. It stars Michael Sarrazin, Norman Burton, Raúl Juliá, Tim McIntire and Gary Busey. Music is by Dominic Frontiere and cinematography by Richard C. Glouner. Plot sees an assortment of car enthusiasts embark on a no holds barred coast-to-coast race from New York to California......with irate LAPD Lieutenant Roscoe and the force out to apprehend them.
Upon its release The Gumball Rally would have seemed fresh and exciting, leading off a sub-genre of car race films based on the exploits of auto eccentrics racing coast-to-coast, its impact has been diluted by those that followed it. However, as sure as it isn't as much fun as the most popular of them all, The Cannonball Run, it certainly has the better stunts, better location work and a plethora of better cars. Clearly helmed with love and affection by Charles Bail, film isn't about story (Vis-à-vis Cannonball Run), it's an ode to speedsters and excitement, to freedom and camaraderie, all splendidly package by Bail and his team. A ream of good character actors file in for the roles, with Julia and McIntire particularly standing out, while Bail uses his camera with skill for aerials, close ups and tracking shots to put the viewer right into the heart of the action. The comedy is well placed within the heart of the drama, and crucially those sequences are funny.
An enjoyable speedy romp that never lets its foot off the pedal, The Gumball Rally is essential viewing for car fans and fans of 70s care free abandon. 7.5/10
Upon its release The Gumball Rally would have seemed fresh and exciting, leading off a sub-genre of car race films based on the exploits of auto eccentrics racing coast-to-coast, its impact has been diluted by those that followed it. However, as sure as it isn't as much fun as the most popular of them all, The Cannonball Run, it certainly has the better stunts, better location work and a plethora of better cars. Clearly helmed with love and affection by Charles Bail, film isn't about story (Vis-à-vis Cannonball Run), it's an ode to speedsters and excitement, to freedom and camaraderie, all splendidly package by Bail and his team. A ream of good character actors file in for the roles, with Julia and McIntire particularly standing out, while Bail uses his camera with skill for aerials, close ups and tracking shots to put the viewer right into the heart of the action. The comedy is well placed within the heart of the drama, and crucially those sequences are funny.
An enjoyable speedy romp that never lets its foot off the pedal, The Gumball Rally is essential viewing for car fans and fans of 70s care free abandon. 7.5/10
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