Vanishing Point

So many phenominal reviews, covering so rightly the deeply moving existential message, accidentally delivered by Newman, Sarafian and Alonzo. One thing everybody missed... is at the end, the light Kowalski's chasing is not the sun, but the Son... of God. This is, after everything else, a Gospel Film... about freedom, the REAL kind!

If you are looking for a movie with chases than this is for you.Barry Newman drives a challenger from Denver to California in 15 hours....Or tries to anyway.Please beware of the PG version,stick with the R.I enjoyed this version better.Clevon Little is the blind DJ who warns him of danger.There is even a scene in here where AL SHARPTON would protest if it was released today.One thing I found troubling is everybody involved in here racing after him or challenging him to some road dual was wearing a helmet.I guess they ran out of stunt people.

The original Vanishing Point (not 'updated' 1997 version) lives up to its name of being one of the classic cinematic car chase movies. Through subtle poignant tones is the story of a man known simply as Kowalski racing against the clock and himself on mission that becomes all too clear as the movie unfolds.

Super Soul (Cleavon Little, Blazing Saddles) is a blind black disc-jockey who appoints himself Kowalski's spiritual co-pilot much to despise of law enforcement promotes Kowalski to an ever increasing audience who listen in and follow him on his journey with destiny. 30+ years later this is still a movie that will leave more than an impression of watch and forget as this is an example of a car chase film that has a story line you will not easily forget.

Note previous comment re 'updated' 1997 version of Vanishing Point that re-edits the original 1971 movie footage to replace Cleavon Little (R.I.P 1939-1992) with Brett Priestly (Beverly Hills 90210) as Super Soul inserts into the story line a pregnant wife, mobile phones and a heavy metal soundtrack, enough said.

First of all, I want to say I really liked this film for what it was: a car chase film, show-casing domestic muscle cars, a shallow plot, and contemporary music. Its not a great movie when it comes to the storyline, but the action scenes are great, especially if you're a fan of muscle cars and rebellion. Anyways, the vehicle used in this movie, a 1970's Dodge Challenger, is a thunderous symbol of the power inherent in the American spirit of rebellion that hearkens back to the revolutionary war.

This is not the movie I thought it was when ordering but I am far from disappointed. I have one of those you never know what's next kind of teens and she actaully watched this with me and more-so really liked it and has carted it around to watch with friends. She has seen it many times now and *gets* something different out of it all the time. I felt ripped off at the finish, maybe because i just wanted more, I really liked the character too and wanted better for him....oh Mom it is just a movie I am told.