A nice break from the usual freeway crashes featuring old beater cars, Crash Course sports numerous high-powered 1970s muscle cars in good condition being chased and crashing.Beautiful Charger, Mustang and Camero all featured in action, among others. The crash scenes in particular are incredibly realistic from the first with the first crash happening at relatively high speed. Don Stroud turns in an entirely believable performance as a lifelong criminal getaway driver who has almost unsurpassed skill at evading police while avoiding other vehicles. The underlying plot is obvious and perhaps simplistic but coupled with the great cinematography and amazing cars keeps the viewer interested throughout. Great guest appearance by Gino Conforti - the chef in later episodes Three's Company.
This episode is heavily influenced by The Driver - a 1978 movie starring Ryan O'Neal as a hotshot driver who assists in a bank robbery. A scene in the bus terminal after the first robbery is a nod to that - as are the presence of the souped-up 1970s Camero and Mustang, among others. A nice tribute.
Totally recommend this episode.
This episode is heavily influenced by The Driver - a 1978 movie starring Ryan O'Neal as a hotshot driver who assists in a bank robbery. A scene in the bus terminal after the first robbery is a nod to that - as are the presence of the souped-up 1970s Camero and Mustang, among others. A nice tribute.
Totally recommend this episode.
