In case anyone hasn’t seen it (this is from well before the YouTube era) here’s Guy Ritchie’s BMW promo film from the early 2000s featuring Clive Owen, Madonna, and most importantly the E39 M5.
I remember watching this in high school and thinking it was the coolest thing in the world. Maybe it still is.
-Mike Garrett
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It still is to this day. I love it.
was this filmed in downtown LA? it looks like 3rd street where he makes the jump.
I love the BMW films. My personal favorites are "Ambush" and "Hostage".
I always thought those videos were awesome but I also always thought it should have been Jason Statham driving and with his E38 V12 7 Series.
I have all the original BMW films on my hard drive still. I agree with Robert, those are my favorites. Hella OG
This was awesome, one of the best ever
Here's Hostage: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dcmn32s6ZSQ&feature=related
Very traditional Guy Ritchie film. That was a cool and motivating advertising concept by BMW donno why they stopped doing the films. Im sure they where pricey but Im sure they got the funds in Bravaria. Anyway good find keep'em comming.....
Still the best all rounder BMW for me. =D
Don't maam me......
"sir"
Love it. I remember getting the disc and showing everyone...I still want an E39 M5!!!
BMW should do a remake with the new models. Such as the X6M, 135i, and Z35i
4:45 no hand drift for the win....man these videos never get old.
Look ma' no hands
haha All 3 are classic clips
damn, i want a bmw, now. personal fav." the follow", adriana lima with curly hair...unbelievable.
Frankenheimer's Ambush is still my favorite. All of the films were outstanding, but the first one just nailed it.
OMG! classic I used to watch this all the time!
Films can be downloaded here: http://www.advertolog.com/focus/bmw-films-legendary-campaign/
BMW gymkhana with a storyline
i remember when i first saw this was actually in my autotech class my jr year in high school. the teacher showed it to us...the 1 with james brown is friggin awesome too!
if you were a member of the bmw mailing list about a DECADE ago when this came out, they actually mailed out free dvds with the first round of bmw films. i had one for awhile till my dvd case got jacked. i totally agree that hostage was the best story, but star was still funny as shit.