http://www.viewpoints.com/Vanishing-Point-1971--225105-reviews Sun, 24 May 2009 03:02:19 GMT Latest reviews about Vanishing Point (1971) http://www.viewpoints.com/Vanishing-Point-1971--225105-review-50581 ... Sun, 24 May 2009 03:02:19 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Vanishing-Point-1971--225105-review-50581 thisguy 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Vanishing-Point-1971--225105-review-dd1f1 <p>"It's the maximum trip... at maximum speed." </p><p>Number Three on my list of the <strong><a href="/Top-Ten-Car-Movies-review-2e9f6">Top Ten Car Movies</a></strong> is Richard Sarafian's 1971 drive-in cult film <em>Vanishing Point</em>. Often imitated, never duplicated, <em>Vanishing Point</em> is classic carsploitation, basically one long car chase, interspersed with flashbacks that provide what little backstory there is. </p><p>Barry Newman is Kowalski, who takes a job delivering a 1970 Dodge Challenger from Denver to San Francisco. He bets his speed dealer that he can make the delivery in 15 hours or less, which inevitably leads to unwanted attention from Johnny Law. A spectacular car chase, and much vehicular mayhem, ensues. </p><p>Kowalski is a decorated Viet Nam veteran and former cop who got kicked off the force when he stopped a superior officer from raping a girl. Then his wife drowned accidentally, leaving him with nothing left to lose. When he manages to evade the efforts of various law enforcement agencies, he becomes a folk hero.</p><p>In the supporting cast are Cleavon...</p>... Wed, 31 Dec 2008 07:56:46 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Vanishing-Point-1971--225105-review-dd1f1 jmdobies 4