New York is the perfect destination in my opinion, and apparently, in many movie directors’ opinion too, when they chose to film their works in the Big Apple. And who could blame them? Here are some of the top movies that have graced the big screens with New York setting the scene.
1. 21 Jump Street
“Greed for the lack of a better word, is good.” This classic quote comes from the one and only 21 Jump Street, a very famous movie which debuted in 1987. This movie was based around two young under-achieving police officers who are sent undercover back to High School for a drug bust.
2. Ghostbusters
Need I say more? Manhattan has a few problems with ghosts, they’re hiding in New York Public Library and in Central Park. If you didn’t see this movie when you were younger or haven’t heard of it, where have you been?
3. The French Connection
Sounds like a fashion brand, but in this case it’s a movie that involves a high-speed car chase. It was released in 1971 starring Gene Hackman and directed by William Freidkin. It became famous for the chase around the city and through bustling, crowded neighbourhoods.
4. King Kong
Well, how on earth did they film such a movie way back in 1933?! The film’s legacy still continues nearly a century on. No need to explain what this is about. Who can forget King Kong banging his chest on top of the Empire State building? Or the moment of his tragic ending off the tower.
5. The Taxi Driver
Never heard of it? Neither have I. But I may have been living under a rock all my life because this movie tops a list of 100 Best New York Movies. What is it about? I had to do my research on this one. Apparently a Vietnam war veteran works as a night time taxi driver in New York City where he is faced with many dangers and obstacles and attempts to save a prostitute in the process. Sounds…interesting.
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