James May Reviews Iconic Cars From Film & TV | @TheHookOfficial

[@WilliamTurk]

Only James would look at a highly modified Delorean jumping into the future and say, "That's not real," perfectly straight faced.😂

[@bigal3055]

In a weird way, he's actually kinda right. The real DeLorean speedometer only went up to 85mph. They had to make one that went up to 95mph for the film.

[@ADAM_COLLECTS]

it had a Volvo v6…. it was NEVER hitting 88mph

[@ADAM_COLLECTS]

@@NotAppropriateNotOkay-wx4zj and grossly underpowered

[@bigal3055]

@NotAppropriateNotOkay-wx4zj Not particularly. Give or take a few kg, they were about the same weight as an early 911 Turbo.

[@ADAM_COLLECTS]

@@bigal3055 but with a Volvo v6… not exactly the classic Porsche power producer

[@Thebigdog_1984]

Basically the bond crash story goes like this: The script called for a roll over but no matter what they tried they couldn't get it to roll. so they used the classic trick of an air cannon firing a ram into the ground to make it roll, it worked too well.

[@minislayer2010]

Set a record too apparently

[@jamesm5503]

And was filmed on part of the top gear track they used in the lorry drivers challenge

[@gavla-82]

@@jamesm5503 Not Top Gear track, was filmed on The Alpine Route @ Millbrook Proving Ground.

[@jamesm5503]

@@gavla-82 that’s what I meant, it was referred to as the top gear track in a magazine article for the movie when they spoke of the record that got broken by the number of turns the car did during the crash.

[@jamesm5503]

Hence the confusion.

[@jaykparikh37]

Hearing James talk about cars again just fills my soul

[@stephentanhl4279]

I keep laughing when he said "Amphibious car, its been proven ..." Time to watch the cross channel episode again 😂

[@cleverusername9369]

CLIMB, HOVERVAN!

[@FlyingHeadbutt100]

TOYBOATA SUPREMACY!

[@BugattiONE666]

No the crash for Casino Royal was very deliberate, in fact no matter how they tried they doulcnt get the DBS to flip how they wanted, so they used a steam cannon mounted laterally to roll it. They had something like 5 DBS and 10 cheaper DB9 (dressed to look like DBS) at the start, and i think only 2 DBS were left with the ability to even move by the end if filming

[@AndrewRoberts11]

Should have hired the Hamster 😊

[@kevinbuja8105]

It also set the world record for total rolls, I think 8 or 9.

[@williamwilliams7838]

I believe they practiced using a Ford Sierra, but then Aston, as you rightly say, refused to do the same!

[@johnandrews3568]

I could watch James May read the phone book and be enthralled. Well done, Dr. May.

[@shalabazertheboltstruck8645]

Hahah you could put your statement to the test and watch hos bicycle repair videos hahah 👍

[@johnandrews3568]

​@@shalabazertheboltstruck8645 it was BRILLIANT. As luck would have it, i'm an avid cyclist.

[@shalabazertheboltstruck8645]

@@johnandrews3568 hahah way to go man, I am convinced now 😀 I tried but I'm not that interested in bikes so I had to abort haha but he is realy good at explaining things tho

[@johnandrews3568]

@@shalabazertheboltstruck8645

[@hekhulijakhalu2715]

My favourite (rather cold) presenter ever. While I am equally disheartened by the age I am enlightened by how well he is ageing. Love from Nagaland.

[@NutDriverLefty]

My brother and I met Brian and Brenda Johnson several times at Road Atlanta. We were corner workers (flaggers) and they were competing in historic sports cars. They both seem to be dab hands at the wheel of a sports car, and very accessible and just happy to be around cars and racing and car and racing people.

[@michaelrice500]

Spot on with Brian Johnson. Or Brain, as they awarded him some sort of bowling trophy on TG.

[@Fitzy_Cheesecake]

I think I just died a little inside learning May hasn't seen my favourite movie of all time...

[@BogdanBacila301]

Never driven a DeLorean? We need to get James May to do a collab with Coliin Furze and drive his DeLorean!!! And imagine James and Colin geeking together over the bunker and tea and everything aaargh!!! We need to make this happen!

[@elemar5]

Why punish the man?

[@tommarino69]

"Theres Harry Potter and the other bloke" 😂

[@Criner05]

Didn't Rupert Grint drive a reasonably priced car on Top Gear?

[@charlesharper2357]

@@Criner05 Yes he did...

[@chenannabel6256]

I would like to watch James doing more reviews to the movie clips. so great !😄

[@RegiyThornton]

It’s simple, I see James may and I watch

[@Vito.H]

My heart sunk when he said he has never seen the Back to the Future trilogy 💔. James watch it already it's the greatest movie trilogy of all time 😂. The Delorean wasn't the best car but that trilogy made it legendary.

[@HexAyed]

00:30 "It looks fairly real" You sure about that lmfao

[@ausernameidk]

Ah yes, my favourite film, *Harry potter and that other bloke*

[@seanrosedotcom]

Love him and love those guys. Want to watch every single thing they put out. Always will.

[@AaronHernandez-n2f]

Wow James you saying you have never seen the Blues Brothers hurts my heart.

[@elemar5]

Meh.

[@skylined5534]

​@@elemar5 Meh what?

[@elemar5]

BB didn't do anything for me.@@skylined5534

[@jakubgraus13]

3:20 “it has been done but it has not been done quite well enough” - little dig at the amphibious car challenge from Top Gear days 😄

[@JRC99]

Actually I think he was referring to the Amphicar

[@stephentanhl4279]

we all seen he failed on round 2 .... Regardless how much he argued his idea work on round 1

[@simonmenzies3142]

How can you be proud of not seeing back to the future. That’s like being proud of not seeing the sun

[@skylined5534]

Haha agreed.

[@Samuel-gc6js]

How could you forget KITT based on the 1982 Pontiac Trans-am from Knight Rider 😍

[@Krzysztof_Jeske]

Absolutely! Where is KITT here?! I was waiting, I was sure he will be in here!

[@carnifexzer0]

Funny how James goes from talking about Rowan Atkinson to the Caravan Train as he was the star in the reasonably priced car on that episode of Top Gear!

[@NorthWalesKid]

Little known fact, Richard Hammond did the Aston Martin flip in Casino Royale when he was just driving in a straight line 😂

[@CT_97]

I must confess I have also never seen Back to the Future and i’m 26 but it’s Friday today so looks like i’ve got a film or 3 to watch

[@dogstar7]

My first car was a canary yellow Fiat Spider. I could jump out and run fast than it, but I loved it just the same.

[@roboguard96]

“They got the car exactly right for these useless youths” That comment for the inbetweeners has made my day 😂

[@maxbialystock254]

James, BTTF leave alone. Wizard of Oz while playing Dark Side is a lot of fun. But the Blue Brothers you would love. IF only for the music

[@MrSupro]

Never seen Back to the future or the blues brothers? Do yourself a favor man and go watch them. They are excellent niche movies. Back to the future in particular is one of the few modern classics that is truly becoming an actual classic.

[@elemar5]

Niche is the word. Not for everyone.

[@pyrho1]

He hasn't seen Back to the Future? He's missing out on a large part of pop culture

[@ausernameidk]

He’s slow. He’ll get there eventually.

[@TonysOfficialCreations]

I was shocked that he hadn't seen The Wizard of Oz! With soo many references, Actually, now that I think about it, You can piece together the story from the references.

[@Elwaves2925]

That's because he like his films to be....standard!

[@frankf684]

Not missing much

[@samuelgarrod8327]

I've seen it. When it first came out.

[@CarlDraper]

No, that Aston crash was very carefully planned. The most unbelievable thing about the Delorean in BTTF is that it actually reached 88mph. I am with James on musicals, they're cringey and cheesey. And Brian johnson, legend!

[@rdfox76]

The DeLorean *did* actually hit 88 during filming... but only because they replaced the original Renault motor with a Ford 351 Windsor V-8 tuned to racing specs.

[@skylined5534]

Did i just hear James May call Minis 'terrible'? Respect waning.

[@tyronewhitehead3123]

My favourite top gear when they turned a car into a locamotive I found that very entertaining

[@Sledgeh101]

The Lotus Esprit is also my favorite Bond Car.

[@nightstorm5914]

Why not the BMW Z8 from the bond films? The only german car driven by Bond and it was also called the "Ferarri Killer" back them, because it was a small but fast powerhouse (also got some version from the german tuner Alpine, where sadly most were sold in america).

[@TheRedPeril]

Back to the Future is awesome, as are you. I was going to suggest you watch it but you do you man. Plus you pulled it back by knowing the inbetweeners 👍👍👍

[@Zenon0K]

First off, the Bond stunt was planned. However, setting the (then) world record for roll overs in a car crash was not. Take about a good day. Nailed the main stunt for a multi million dollar movie, while setting a world record in one single camera take without even trying.

[@panfilip9963]

How is it that May looks younger with beard than shaved clean these days?

[@tango22ah]

James now looks like Stuart MacKenzie from “So I married an axe murderer”

[@skylined5534]

'Heed! Move your gargantuan melon!”

[@Joe-qj7oh]

The casino royale DBS scene according to the story, they couldn't get the DBS to flip, it would only spin, they had to put a ramp for Daniel Craig too hit, to make the car flip, then edit out the ramp later.

[@jamesantill5065]

I believe they used an air ram that fired a piston downwards through a hole in the floor. No ramp was required!

[@bobertkallahan4392]

I too love me some Brian Johnson, James. Cracking video.

[@ShanesAutos]

Had hoped it’d have been pointed out to James that they actually rolled a DB9 in Casino Royale but it was a DBS in every other part of the movie.

[@martycrush6412]

They all look the same🤷🏻‍♂️... hyped up jags

[@itsmephil2255]

Apparently there a conspiracy theory that in Grease, Sandy died on the beach and Grease lightning flying into the clouds at the end was her heading to heaven

[@dk-dr4yl]

Stunt driver Ben Collin in Casino royale ❤

[@cyrillmcduff6723]

filmed on top gear track

[@Yvolve]

0:20 It was supposed to flip but they couldn't make it roll, they just completely overdid it and it almost careened into the crew who were standing in its path. The center of gravity was too low, so it wouldn't flip on its own. They ended up using a an air ram, that blasts a piston through a hole in the floor and onto the ground, flipping the car. This is a one take deal, as you destroy the car. To be on the safe side, the stunt coordinator put it on full blast and it nearly went very wrong. The behind the scenes footage is in Top Gear's 50 Years of Bond Cars special. It is pretty hectic.

[@ObscurumMetallicus]

Big mistake not showing the chase scene from Bullitt.

[@FalloutJack]

You should've put in a clip of Scaramanga's flying car from The Man With The Golden Gun, so James could go "Hang on, that IS real. Well, it is now. I've seen it.". 😁

[@imaduckworth]

I guess he forgot that he actually did the amphibious cars and sailed across the english channel in one

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

No he didn’t forget, he said he wanted one that worked.

[@WahidahCherazade]

My first car also was a yellow one! A little Nissan Micra. It was fantastic, mostly because there was no "special features" to it, so there was nothing to go wrong with it either. Just a reliable, kind little car that did what it was supposed to do. The only thing I ever wished for in that car was a bit more powerful engine...

[@CricketEngland]

0:32 was Richard Hammond driving ?

[@buzzytrombone4353]

He should've reviewed Brum

[@carlhartwell7978]

3:23 The takeaway. James Mays's ideal future car is Chitty Chitty Bang Bang... Chitty Bang Bang, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.🤷‍♀

[@christophertaylor9100]

Not sure a Deloran really can get up to 88 MPH but they sure looked nice

[@MUZZER81]

HOW HAS HE NOT SEEN THE GREATEST FILMS IN HISTORY..... ALL 3 BTTF

[@AstonsVintageTechnologyWorkshp]

Classic Mini's are not "quite terrible" I've driven them my whole (driving) life and they are lovely. No they are not a rocket ship, but you're welcome to come and drive mine and I guarantee it will put a smile on your face. 😀

[@CaptainHugh_Hts]

6:59 until it caught fire

[@ondrejkratochvil4589]

BTW Fantomas had the best flying car ever - a) it was jet powered, b) it was Citroen DS 😂

[@thomas05ish]

I’ve never watched Star Wars so I’m with JM : watch what you like, don’t be swayed by fashion!

[@skylined5534]

You're missing out though. So long as as you're talking the first ones.

[@llmkursk8254]

While the DeLorean’s engine was underpowered, it was still a Renault V6, which do have potential as used in the A310. There were plans to up the power on the engine, including turbocharging it, but those plans fell through after the drug bust.

[@skylined5534]

To be fair the USA version was underpowered. Smog control equipment is a killer. The PRV did well overall though especially in many other cars.

[@alanthomson1227]

First clip , T Cut all you need .

[@machordern2278]

Fun fact Brian Johnson has an Austin a110 and takes it to the garage I work at. Also found out he has a house down the road from me

[@chefevans5705]

James had a few drinks before this. And I approve.

[@marcushull12]

My car is bright yellow, very very slow and very small, I downsized my 3 bed house to a 2 bed apartment, my usual preferred German Shepherd bread to a Frenchie and my LWB 4.0 Jag to a Smart car, I just need to find a dwarf for a g/f now 🤣

[@eltzrothm1]

Hang on. I heard Ben Collins, aka The Stig, was the stunt driver for that James Bond flip.

[@JesusH.Tap-Dancingchrist7328]

The Blues Brothers is the only thing James is missing out in life

[@MARTIN-fe2bw]

He is the British Doc so he should watch the Back to the future movies, could inspire some new show. Perhaps Edd China is even more Doc-like

[@fosterb247]

Brian Johnson - Yes 🤓

[@JasonSmith-dw3vp]

My first car was yellow too - a mk1 golf

[@MichaelLoda]

Wait I just realised his beard is gone

[@johnmocasio2911]

All of the trips are interesting, but the best is the Japan's trip. Should do something like that again, may be Germany, Russia, or The Middle East

[@samararivett2965]

Yellow cars are underrated and under produced. Not sure why, as it surely qualifies as a safety colour.

[@vintagevinylvets1187]

At 6:47 into this interview, James discusses one of our favorite episodes,”The Mongolia Special-Survival of the Fattest,” (TV Episode 2019). 🎧

[@jalenn757]

"That's not true" 😂

[@MauroNigro]

the real bond wreck was on como lake.was not on film. just during a transfer

[@ardalhall2767]

Basically he wants an amphibious car that works netter then the one clarkson had

[@GrandPrixDecals]

Happy to hear the train episode cost a fortune, at least some of the massive profits the BBC got from the show went to a good use

[@derpybatman4208]

Man my first car was a red Chevy Spark and I love that car so much no matter how shit it was

[@samrickard797]

James looks like Austin Powers’ long lost aunt here 👍

[@PneumatinisPlaktukas15]

James talking about Brian Johnson reminded me of the time he had the fastest lap around the Top Gear track and they gave him an ice hockey trophy that said "Brain Johnson" lol

[@therealbigmak3283]

Didn't Ben Collins aka The Stig do the car crash in Casino Royale?

[@adamhousden6349]

Was that hammond in the aston ??

[@TheOystei]

The casino royale flip always annoyd me (from the first time i saw the movie) because while the car rolling is real, there was no way a car, especially a high end sports car (or grand tourer whatever) would flip in that scenario. (as evident by them having to use a air cannon to flip it since a ramp wasn't enough), and it completly killed any immersion i had.

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

lol get over yourself.😂😂😂😂😂

[@TheOystei]

@@Jabber-ig3iw nah, I won't. Probably didn't help that I found casino royale to be one of the most boring bond movies I had seen, but I went from thinking about what was happening in the movie, to thinking "that car would not flip like that

[@lalnablehector1285]

agreed it does look really shit in the clip, i could do that maneuver in my old tank of a BMW and not roll it so no way would a late Aston do it.

[@retrograde1999]

If he dissed the Starsky and Hutch Ford Gran Torino I'd be mad

[@mytzyxptlyx]

Grease is so shitty he didn't talk abt the car. 😂

[@francescococchi1315]

Mr.Bean i choose you

[@0tispunkm3y3r]

Has never seen BTTF? Almost tragic! He should watch them all right away.

[@mrjed6912]

Where on earth is the DEL BOY van?

[@PhillipBicknell]

Oh dear, Mr May - they are Head Restraints, not head rests ;-P

[@jayainsworth1949]

My first car was a red 1998 fiat punto!!!!

[@Fullmoonhowl101]

The Delorean....ungrade the brakes, steering, suspension then put a supercharged V6 in it then it would be a great car

[@oscarmorland3788]

My first car is a yellow Kia Rio

[@sianwarwick633]

DeLoreans are everywhere, if you know where to find them. Does Mr May still fly his plane ?

[@topmandog1]

i see may has shaved, i liked his beard, but i like his tranned skin, looking good 6:24 edd china helped make that

[@RetroAdzz]

No Interceptor?

[@fosterfuchs]

James likes yellow aeroplanes. Don't book a flight in a yellow aircraft in the U.S. You'll end up in the American version of Ryanair.

[@petercarney56]

my 1st car....it was 1973 me and my work mate where car sprayers [my mate had been a mechanic for a year] we bought a 1962 mini [£15.00p] and morrris 1100[£25.00p] the morris was a rot box and mini`s engine was nackered so we put the 1100 engine in the mini painted white outside and black inside lots of spotties on the front and useless but good looking clocks and dials inside i never drove it on the road...legally..just could not get it insured..maybe the car but likely it was i was only 17 yrs of age i am now 67 yrs old and guess what i drive a mini [but a bmw mini;

[@Sumuddy]

Glad he likes yellow, as he’s wearing yellow

[@CandyGirl44]

Good grief, I thought James was an elderly blond woman! Must have my eyes tested!

[@matthook2530]

My surname is Hook

[@adriaanserrao2016]

Sorry james but your not that old you should know back to the future and grease😂