Automobiles on Theaters

Author: Zeke Gervis

Aside from the actors and actresses, automobiles are alsocharacters in the movies. They could portray the role of thelead actor's buddy or the one the villains' mode oftransportation or any other (they do not complain anyway).
These legendary cars on the theaters are worth recognizingbecause had it not been for them, the story line may not becomplete. You may not able to feel the rush of action onsuspense films or you may not feel the sadness of the characteractor as he gets into the car while leaving his girl.Fascinating, aren't they? Indeed, these pulse less objects alsomake one's emotions rise.
Do you remember the dog vehicle from 'Dumb & Dumber'? Do yourecall the yellow Robin with three wheels in 'Only Fools andHorses'? Yes, they may be funny and very odd looking cars, butthat was because those were the type of cars that the storyneeds.
Inspector Columbo road in a blasting, tumbledown Mercedes whichdoors could not even be closed properly and really suited him.
James Bond movie series is one of the Hollywood films thatshowcase automobiles as an integral part of the movie. It'sfirst, 'Dr. No', came with a recognizable automobile brand - theAston Martin. The car received a perfect cameo appearance in thelatest movie, Casino Royale.
When the 1996 model came, the Batmobile (Batman's car) debutedin the television series. Some of the distinguishing features ofthe original Batmobile were the bright siren, two seats, andspoilers in the shape of bat wings as well as a phone to be usedfor emergencies. It also had mandatory sounds when he wasfighting with the villains, so it was easy for Batman to go fromone place to another.
Disney's legend on four wheels also came as 'Herbie' the Serieswas introduced in 1969. The story about the living Beetle becamea real television as well as movie screen sensation. The recentremake of the movie was released with pop star Lindsay Lohan.
The movie 'Gone in 60 Seconds' held the most famous scene thatlasted 40 minutes! It was when 93 automobiles "lost theirlives". But only one was the main attraction - Ford Mustang Mach1 with code name Eleanor.
The Miami Vice series was first introduced in 1984. It featuredDon Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas, better known as James"Sonny" Crocket, Ricardo "Rico" Tubbs and the black FerrariTestarossa, which was later painted white.
Who would forget the DeLorean from "Back to the Future"? The carwith especially created Delorean oxygen sensor for the moviecame with the cranky Marty McFly and the wacky doctor EmmettBrown.
In 1989, the Batmobile was first introduced in the theaters. Itcame with a "beyond reality" ambience, which the film suggests,more neon colors, and mandatory rotating lights.
The Tumbler from the Batman movie had military colors. It wasengineered to link cables between two banks when bridges arebuilt. It appeared like an armored bomb-dropping monster withGPS navigation and can launch guided missiles and drive on rooftops.
Perhaps the most evident proof of the popularity of automobilesin the movie industry is the film 'Cars' wherein the carsthemselves were the main characters. And yes! They had feelings,problems, and dreams of their own. All the characters here werecars.
A 'Death Proof' car is one of the contenders for the main prizefor this year's Cannes. With Mach 5, the movie 'Speed Racer' isan adaptation of a famous anime from the 80s. In visual effects,follows the revolution that was initiated by the first Matrix.
For The Dark Knight, the sequel to Batman, the production teamannounced that the movie will come with a customized Tumbler andan engine to fit, made in the same armored style.
What could be the next famous car to rise in the silver screens?It's for the public to watch out for!
Aside from significance of cars in one's routine: sending thechildren to school, going to the office and going out for a trip- the movie industry also counts these objects as essentialthings. This is because of the fact that they touch lives andadd emotions to the movies, just like their roles to humans inreal life.
About the author:Zeke Gervis has a degree in Human Resource Management. He is anF1 fanatic and is a collector of racing memorabilias. Atpresent, he enjoys working at a consulting firm in Iowa.