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Kip Raines (Giovanni Ribisi) is 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
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50 of 58 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
When it comes to reviewing movies like Gone in 60 Seconds, the critics are just plain stupid. You can't rate this film on Grammy Categories. This is a flick about cars. Sexy, fast, adrenaline pumping, loud, oh-my-god-it's-in-digital-surround-sound cars. There's nothing like hearing a Supercharged-Nitrous-pumping 1967 Shelby GT 500 Mustang in Digital Surround. I don't care what the critics gave this movie. With a kick-ass cast and supporting stars with names of Porsche, Lamborghini, BMW, Hemi Cuda and Ferrari just to name a few; you can't go wrong. And there was actually a plot. You have to remember this is a 100% guy movie. When I stepped out of the theatre I heard booster wanna-be's revving up their ladies all over the parking lot. That's what this movie is about. If you actually try to rate this movie, you'll be dissapointed. But if you just sit back, relax, and picture yourself in the driver's seat, you'll absolutely love it. I'd recommend it to every guy who has ever exceeded the speed limit. (and come on, how can you give a movie with Angelina Jolie in it a bad rating...)
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
I have had the chance to watch several movies in BluRay and HD DVD. This movie stays to it's wonderful action and great story. Although if you are looking for a movie with an excellent picture this one is not it. Not having this movie on DVD helped make the purchase easier. I have always enjoyed the intense action and the excellent acting which don't always go together. Overall that is what makes this an excellent fun film to watch.
Now on the Blu Ray scale. In many Blu Ray movies you either get two things. A picture that is almost crystal clear with no distortion or a movie with grainy hd picture. I was disappointed when I made this my first blu ray movie. I almost began to think that this was a blu ray standard. Although after watching other movies I know better. I don't believe they spent as much time as they should have transferring this movie over to hd. That is generally the problem with some movies. And for the price of Blu Ray players and the Blue Ray Discs you should only have the best picture. So I only consider this a worthwhile investment for people who have either never seen the movie or have not bought the dvd version.
Now on the Blu Ray scale. In many Blu Ray movies you either get two things. A picture that is almost crystal clear with no distortion or a movie with grainy hd picture. I was disappointed when I made this my first blu ray movie. I almost began to think that this was a blu ray standard. Although after watching other movies I know better. I don't believe they spent as much time as they should have transferring this movie over to hd. That is generally the problem with some movies. And for the price of Blu Ray players and the Blue Ray Discs you should only have the best picture. So I only consider this a worthwhile investment for people who have either never seen the movie or have not bought the dvd version.
60 of 73 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Gone in 60 seconds is story about a retired car thief who is forced back into the business when his kid brother ends up on the wrong side of a psychotic gangster. Nicolas Cage's assignment is simple enough, for $200, 000 he must steal 50 cars ... or his brother dies.
This movie was blasted by every critic that I saw, however, I think that the critics were overly harsh. Gone in 60 seconds is a high adrenaline, car chase film that requires the viewer to use the same powers of "willing suspension of disbelief" that are necessary for most of Nicolas Cage's action films. Nicolas Cage and a fairly impressive supporting cast (including Robert Duvall, Delroy Lindo, Angelina Jolie) give decent performances despite a script that under used them. Giovanni Ribisi is perfect in the role of Nicolas Cage's over confident younger brother.
Great acting, however, is not what this film is about. This film is about fast cars and lots of action, which it delivers. After a brief introduction to the characters, we get to watch how the thieves stalk the individual cars, a part that I found interesting. After this point, it is pretty much a none stop car chase scene, which was fairly well filmed and has a pretty good soundtrack to keep your adrenaline pumped.
This may not be the most original or deepest film out there but it is another good action film that is worth renting.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Awesomeness
Rreceived 5/18. Awesome movie. Fast cars, Fast action and Angelina Jolie all roolled into one movie. Totally Awesome and the some!
Published 4 days ago by Richard Rowley
great movie...and not just because of the cars
i bought this for my husband for a Christmas present. he loves and obsesses about cars. :) it's the perfect movie. even i enjoy watching it. it's a great movie. Read more
Published 3 months ago by schatz
Review of Gone in 60 Seconds
This has been a favorite for years and I finally caved and bought it so I wouldn't have to wait for it to air on tv! Read more
Published 3 months ago by Karly
Rainbow State
The movie was great and I loved it! Now a days I only watch Blu Ray caused I think that is the way to go in the future.
Published 4 months ago by L. Wong
Gone in 60 seconds
My grandson loved this movie since it first came out. He is 13 now,and really likes classic cars. I have been looking for Gone in 60 Seconds for his PSP, and found it on Amazon. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Glory Amen
One of the best car movies out there
I love this movie because of one thing: the cars. There are a lot of very cool cars that I will never own in this movie. Read more
Published 6 months ago by The Nannerpus
Plot, Characters, & Soundtrack
I've seen this movie many times, and each time I've really enjoyed watching it. I like the camera work, the plot, the characters, and also the soundtrack. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Adam Theo
Great movie
One of the last great Nicholas Cage movies. Angelina Jolie is hot. Good humor. Sexy cars. Worth seeing for sure if you like action and great soundtracks.
Published 8 months ago by L. Macklin
gone in 60 seconds
the product was in good shape.
it was in good wooking oder.and i recevied it in
the days it said i would.
it was in good wooking oder.and i recevied it in
the days it said i would.
Published 8 months ago by twarren
Great action flick
This could have been a truly great movie with a better lead actor. Why does Nicholas Cage ever get a "next movie" anyway? Great action sequences; great supporting cast.
Published 10 months ago by Marsha
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