The Getaway - Violent Escapism

[@stevehammond2016]

In other words ...Yes , it was a good movie .

[@tonybush555]

Not to put too fine a point on it...yes. And then some.

[@thatguyfromcetialphaV]

Another classic that Dad watched with me. McQueen actually hit Ali McGraw in that scene.

[@tonybush555]

So I've heard, thatguy. Thanks for commenting, mate. Appreciated. T.

[@Profvanhelsing1972]

I was delighted to find a Tony Bush Review in my feed when I woke up this morning. (I’m battling a cold) I have not seen this one in a long while, but I did fairly recently see The Hunter, his last film. I wish Steve McQueen could have lived a longer life, but I think he lived a full one.

[@tonybush555]

I'm delighted that you were delighted, Chris, and I hope your cold gets better soon. T.

[@AbrasiousProductions]

The Great Escape (1963) was my first McQueen & Bronson film, I hope Tony reviews that in the far future, seems appropriate for his style of content.

[@victorfrench6181]

Thanks!

[@tonybush555]

Wow, grateful thanks Victor! Much appreciated! T.👍

[@sirdigbyminge1639]

That Rudy is a wrong 'un. "The cast is made in heaven & mostly set on the road to hell." Superb. Keep it up lad!

[@tonybush555]

Thanks, Digby. T.

[@sirdigbyminge1639]

@@tonybush555 You are welcome. This is a great movie. Reminds me of Charlie Varrick. Joe Don Baker was the superb baddie in that. They don't make em like that any more.

[@scottanderson2458]

​@@sirdigbyminge1639 Agreed. Joe Don Baker's Molly seems like a prototype Anton Chigur in this excellent Don Seigel caper film. Matthau is as superb as ever.

[@steadfastandyx4947]

Peak McQueen and almost peak Peckinpah which describes how good Peckinpah was. Fabulous film.

[@tonybush555]

Indeed it is. Thanks for commenting. T.

[@marianotorrespico2975]

--- THE BEST DATE MOVIE . . . The husband-and-wife dynamics of The Getaway (1972) lend themselves for cocktail party chit-chat and one learns about the new girlfriend.

[@tonybush555]

Thanks for commenting, Mariano. Regards. T.

[@pamboskourtoulos5239]

The hotel sequence is one of the all time greats. Like the Wild Bunch it should be seen 4 or 5 times a year. Great review.

[@tonybush555]

Thanks as always, Pambos. Appreciated. T.

[@LarryGonzalez00]

"The cast is made in Heaven and mostly set on the road to Hell". Vintage Tony. That's why you're the best. Great flick BTW.

[@tonybush555]

Thank you, Larry. Your comments are always a pleasure. T.

[@AbrasiousProductions]

I reviewed this on my channel last year and I absolutely loved it! it was actually my introduction into Sam Peckinpah's filmography, I can't even begin to express how elated I am to see you reviewing this!

[@tonybush555]

What an excellent introduction too, Streed. Many thanks. T.

[@AbrasiousProductions]

@@tonybush555 I've seen 2 peckinpah films so far, this and Ride The High Country (1962) which I found very disappointing and only saved by McCrea & Scott's chemistry, what peckinpah film should I watch next?

[@tonybush555]

@@AbrasiousProductionsDepends what sort of mood you're in, Streed. Can't go wrong with The Wild Bunch for a groundbreaking genre-redefining masterpiece of a western, a very lyrical meditation on growing old, running out of time, male-bonding and friendship. Not forgetting bloody slaughter and violence. Bring Me The Head Of Alfredo Garcia is a weird, surreal, hard-boiled neo-gothic nightmare and Peckinpah's middle finger to the studios and Hollywood. Then Cross Of Iron, his last masterpiece and for my money one of the best war films ever made. In Straw Dogs the cat does get killed, so you might not like that one, but it's a unique powerhouse of a movie. If it's commercialism, creative accessibility, action and anti-war sentiments that are up your street, Cross of Iron is the best bet. My reviews of some of them: Cross Of Iron: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2rMeKOsnrSceZY Straw Dogs: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKHCo6iNgJuofNk Bring Me The Head Of Alfredo Garcia: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXbLYnRvl6yUqLc

[@AbrasiousProductions]

@@tonybush555 wow... The Wild Bunch sounds straight up my alley! I adore films that focus on aging, the passage of time and friendship, they've always struck a cord with me, I'm gonna watch that whenever I can! much appreciated T!😁

[@graemewilson7975]

@@AbrasiousProductions the wild bunch truly brilliant. Very few movies reach as high. These days they don't even attempt to

[@jeffh7727]

Stumbled upon your channel a while back and been watching your videos. Much appreciated, films like these are worth talking about. Love The Getaway and don't have much against the remake, either. It's a pale imitation but Michael madsen makes a pretty good villain in it.

[@tonybush555]

Thanks for commenting, Jeff. Much appreciated. T

[@AbrasiousProductions]

I loved the contrast of the violent psychopath Rudy Butler petting the small adorable kitten throughout the film, perhaps a metaphor for duality? that even the cruelest men are capable of compassion in some form, no way to say for sure but it's a superb detail.

[@tonybush555]

The great thing about it is, because Rudy is so volatile and unpredictable, you never really know if he's going to keep petting it or lose it and wring its neck.

[@AbrasiousProductions]

@@tonybush555 I know right! so even those scenes have a degree of suspense to them, I'm glad the kitty made it out alright though.

[@ronaldneal387]

Another great review. From one I heard in one scene was when he slapped her that was for real that was not in the original script and she was shocked about that

[@tonybush555]

Thanks, Ronald. Appreciated. T.

[@AbrasiousProductions]

yeah that's honestly a bit concerning, hopefully it was just for the film and he wasn't being a violent bastard, either way still a bit dodgy.

[@CaminoAir]

I think something similar happened between Taylor and Burton in Virginia Wolfe.

[@chrisvandijk9152]

It's certainly better than the remake though I have a little fondness for it due to the appearance of Richard Farnsworth at the end. I did always feel that the final confrontation with Al Lettieri's character was rather anticlimactic- in Tarantino's book, he actually thinks Al is rather miscast. I've read the book too and I adore its surrealism, and wish this would be one day remade with that ending in mind.

[@tonybush555]

I can't entertain the remake personally, Chris, but I do know of people who like it. I watched it once out of curiosity, same with the remake of Straw Dogs (which, like The Getaway one, featured James Woods). Thanks for commenting. Always appreciated. T.

[@mjd4502]

Tony, your opening statement is one of the truest things I've heard. Superb film!

[@tonybush555]

Thank you, MjD. Appreciated. T.

[@dangreene3895]

I was a Senior in High School when I saw this movie , I thought it was great , less than a year later I was in the Army and in El Paso , I tried to find the Hotel where the shoot out occured , gave up and figured it was just a movie set only to find out it was a real Hotel , and had been torn down for civic improvements , One scene in the Movie was shot on Dyer street which was a street which ran right by the Army base I was stationed on , did not know that at the time either .

[@tonybush555]

I really enjoy reading anecdotal comments related to movies I've reviewed, and this was no exception. Thanks for taking the time, Dan. Appreciated. T.

[@graemewilson7975]

Great review. I had chance to re-watch before watching your review. Peckinpah even under studio duress makes a classic. I agree about the sequel-baldwin may believe he cool, but McQueen nailed it and made it his, even in the following years Towering inferno McQueen makes you watch him. Totally unlike Baldwin. I always enjoyed the train sequence --as Al Neri (Richard Bright) from the godfather gets the shit kicked out of him after being smug and full of himself at his cleverness. I feel same about McGraw she truly not dynamic actress (and plenty of actors then and now suffer same problem) but when all the stars aligned she could be very good. Unfortunately they never did again. The other aspects are the film's beauty-even the exterior prison shots look great. Al letteri his usual nasty character. Anyway great review thanks T

[@tonybush555]

Probably goes without saying now, but I'll say it anyway, Graeme. Grateful thanks for your continued comments and support. T.

[@graemewilson7975]

@@tonybush555 one of few consistently good things on KZbin. Take care T.

[@tonybush555]

@@graemewilson7975 That is very kind of you to say, Graeme. I appreciate it.

[@markcwilliamson1]

A great review but it would have been interesting to see Jim Thompson's script. The original book, which you've probably read, is dark and there are no redeeming characters as well as a claustrophic scene involving sleeping tablets and three days hidden under a heap of manure.

[@tonybush555]

Not forgetting the citing of cannibalism and much doomier and far from happy ending. I have a feeling that Thompson's script was much closer to the source material. Sam Fuller, who was originally aiming to direct, felt he could have used the novel itself as a shooting script just with some superficial editing. It might have been a hard sell though. Thanks for commenting, Mark. T.

[@chrishoward4432]

Good one, T! I'll be sending you a signed copy of my forthcoming book - The Life and Films of Sam Peckinpah - An Illustrated Journey Volume 1 soon. I'd send you some $$$ but you'd only spend it, right? This piece on The Getaway strays a bit from your usual style (vitriolic saccarine) but I respect you for not kneeling at the SP altar like some do. I went to see The Expendables 4 (just because I'm in it in the Rusty's Bar scene) and it served as a reminder, at least to me that Sam Peckinpah was just the best director ever to say "Cut. That was shit, do it again!" Your mission, Jim, uh, Tony is to tackle The Wild Bunch. Hip hop through that minefield if you dare. Need stills? I'll send you 2,000 to sort through.

[@tonybush555]

I would love to read it, Chris. And you're right, I would spend the money. If I were in Expendables 4 I'd probably feel the urge to go and see it too. Thankfully, I'm not. The Wild Bunch is a possibility, but would need a good deal of thought beforehand. Something that isn't my strong point. Many thanks. Appreciated. T.

[@johnsnadden4173]

Great review! One minor criticism you've mixed up Roy Jenson with John Bryson.

[@tonybush555]

You're right, John, I have. I stand corrected. I have no excuse other than I was working against the clock with this one and I should have taken more time and care. Thanks for commenting. T.

[@AbrasiousProductions]

I wonder if Carter Doc McCoy's name was a reference To Dr. McCoy's name from Star Trek

[@tonybush555]

Unlikely, Streed, the novel was published in 1958 and the name was the same as in both that and the screen versions.

[@AbrasiousProductions]

@@tonybush555 oh then maybe Gene Roddenberry was inspired by Thompson's novel

[@jatinderdevgun9093]

Brilliant channel....Great reviews....Peckinpah always Number One

[@tonybush555]

Thank you, Jatinder, very kind of you. The Wild Bunch review is forthcoming, due mid December. Straw Dogs, The Killer Elite, Cross Of Iron, Bring Me The Head Of Alfredo Garcia, already on the channel. T.

[@garybryant5946]

It's Sam Peckinpah's version of It Shouldn't Happen To A Vet 👍

[@tonybush555]

"All Creatures Dead And Gone."

[@thomaslee5204]

I just watched this one and was interested to see what your thoughts on it were. Personally, I think you summed up the film well. It's an excellent film. On another note, I've just realised that I wasn't subscribed to your channel despite watching it for a long time. Well, that's rectified now. As someone who isn't old enough to have watched a lot of these films when they came out, you've turned me on to a lot of good ones, so I thank you for that.

[@tonybush555]

Well, firstly, Thomas Lee, thank you for subscribing. And secondly, thank you for your kind comments. I'm genuinely grateful on both counts. T.

[@MrRich1810]

Thanks

[@tonybush555]

Thank you very much, Richard. Hope the review was OK. Regards. T.

[@MrRich1810]

@tonybush555 You managed to put into words exactly what I love about this film. Thanks Tony

[@tonybush555]

@@MrRich1810You're welcome, Richard.

[@chris1049]

Another great and on point review - thank you for these reviews.

[@tonybush555]

You're more than welcome, Chris. Thank you for watching and commenting. T.

[@ricardomoriya1213]

The Getaway was amazing but the 1994 remake was absolute trash.

[@tonybush555]

Yes, Ricardo, right on both counts.

[@AbrasiousProductions]

thank god they didn't go with Angie Dickinson, that would've been a dreadful choice

[@Johnnybojangles664]

Another excellent review Mr B and another absolute classic (i swear you have been looking at my DVD collection, there's not many that you've reviewed that i don't own), Mcqueen is by far my favourite film actor and Peckinpah one of my favourite directors and this is as you say one of their best. The shootout at the hotel is a thing of beauty! (One continuity error i have noticed over multiple views is how the prop department swap Al Lettieri's 44. Magnum for a Colt Python in various scenes??) Keep up the great work Sir!

[@tonybush555]

Thank you, Johnny. Appreciate your commenting. T.