An action movie without cars is like French fries without ketchup. It works, but it doesn’t necessarily add to the excitement. Back in the silent film era, when the automobile was barely part of everyday life, the first models appeared on the big screen. Ever since, the car has been on an almost unstoppable triumphant march.
Throughout the history of cinema, there have always been films in which particular cars have played leading roles, nearly outshining the human stars. But films can also serve as platforms for cars, enabling them to achieve a breakthrough. Or at least create a myth around them. This boosts the market value of classic models. Meanwhile, original movie cars – if they still exist – are auctioned off for sums in the millions. Below are 18 movie and TV stars with four wheels.
- Original title: Transformers
- Director: Michael Bay
- Model: Chevrolet Camaro
- Nickname: Bumblebee
- IMDb rating: 7.0/10
Originally – according to the comics, toys and the original TV series – robot car Bumblebee was, yes, a VW Beetle like Herbie, but he was given a more modern look by director Michael Bay for the reboot of the film series: The bright yellow Chevy Camaro played its way into the hearts of Shia LaBeouf and movie audiences alongside truck Optimus Prime, and in December 2018 it was given its own spin-off.
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