Bullitt
Although not a particularly romantic or away-sweeping role, Bullitt brought out the best of Steve McQueen, which, if you ask me, is his ability to play put-upon and still seem sexy. Although his girlfriend dumps him for the stupidest reason I've ever heard, he still comes off a winner, especially through the harrowing car-chases, in which McQueen typically does a significant chunk of his own driving stunts. Knowing he eventually died of his cavalier recklessness does nothing to mitigate the fear, sensibly enough. Robert Vaughn surprised me, playing a character despicable, if not truly evil. I had been used to seeing him from U.N.C.L.E. and even as a schmuck, I still think he's cute. I wouldn't date him, though. The plot of this film rolls evenly, mostly set pieces for moments of adventure. The full story could be summed up in just a few words. The filming and script are typical minimalist, and neither indulges in feeling or sentiment. Even the sense of relief when t...