Racing, speed, drive ... The best movies about cars

Who does not dream of driving on a first-class car? In the fantasies of every man a special place is occupied by machines. They, like women, beckon and charm, often become objects of anecdotes. The cinema associated with cars is a special genre that includes indispensable components: a deserted highway or crowded city streets, masterful driving, which can only be envied, speed, racing and, of course, drive. In such films you can enjoy exclusive models of cars that you will not see in real life. In this article, we recall the most vivid and entertaining films about cars.

Fast and furious

In the first place deservedly reigns media franchise "Fast and the Furious". With the release of the first part of the creators realized that this matter is not limited. The adventures of a policeman under the cover of Brian O'Conner each time turn into dangerous chases and catching the notorious criminals. Seven full-length and two documentary "Forsage" rightfully occupy the lead in the category "Best movies about cars" also because the total profit of this franchise exceeds $ 2 billion.

"Along the night roads, past someone's dreams ..."

French cinema gives the palm to its best hit, combining elements of adventure, detective, action movie and comedy. The taxi driver, famously cutting the city on his Peugeot 406, is forced to cooperate with the police in order not to lose his rights. The help of an experienced taxi driver comes handy as well as possible - together with police officer Emilen they suppress a gang of riders who rob banks.

In the Soviet Union, too, were able to drive

One of the first films of Russian cinema was the famous comedy of Eldar Ryazanov. The film "Beware of the car" underwent scenarios finalization, was "demoted" before the play and only after received a green light on the creation of a full-length picture. The audience was satisfied with the history of Yuri Detochkin. He is represented by the modern Robin Hood, who steals cars from those who earned them dishonestly: bribery, speculation, corruption. This was the best argument for the Soviet authorities, considering that such films make viewers think. The film "Beware of the car" received a wide audience recognition also thanks to the participation of eminent comedians - Innokentiy Smoktunovsky, Oleg Efremov, Alexei Papanov, who, through his play and the opposite of the characters, gave him special coloring.

Breaking the coveted rules

Perhaps, if Frank Martin did not stop on the road to change the broken tire, the first part of the "Carrier" would be the last. But it was not there! Former Special Forces Frank works as a private cabman - he transports the goods without asking any unnecessary questions. Accidentally seeing the "goods" in the face of a lively girl, he calls on himself a bunch of troubles ...

Movies about cars can not do without this successful American franchise. "Carrier" has turned into a series of films, where the main character is invariably the fighter for justice and the lives of others, performed by Jason Steytem. At the moment, four parts have been released. In the latter, under the name "Heritage", the main role was played by Ed Skrine.

American racers

The theme of auto racing has become a central idea for many films. "Gone in 60 seconds" has an original version of 1974 and a modern adaptation. The main character is forced to return to the past occupation to save the life of a loved one. All he needs is to hijack 50 cars for one night. To help, he attracts old friends ...

The 2000 militant surpassed his predecessor. In the world box office, he raised over 270 million dollars. The main role was played by Nicolas Cage.

In films about cars, a picture, released relatively recently, is included. "Need for Speed" is a screen version of the famous video game of the same name, which consists of several parts. First-class car mechanic Toby lives in underground races. To save the family workshop, he counts on winning them. Taking his colleague in the team, he is in his fault is in prison. And then goes to freedom and proves that the first on the track is he ... Need for Speed - one of the expected pictures. The release received controversial reviews, but the box office success was unconditional - over 200 million dollars arrived.

Among other no less famous paintings should be highlighted tapes "Finish Line", "Speedway Racer", "Vanishing race", "Streetracers", "Death Race" and other films about cars.

Documentary chronicles: auto from all sides

Not only art paintings are devoted to the theme of cars, their devices, collecting and repairing, traffic rules. On domestic and foreign television there are a number of similar films and talk shows, which discuss the latest world avtonovosti. These include documentaries "Main Road", "Autocrines of the Desert", "Auto Dealers", "Science on Wheels", "Top Gear", as well as "Fast and loud" and "Wheelbarrow for pumping."