The cameras stay locked on the car for the first half of the chase between the Bentley and a battered Rover police car. What I liked was that it was shot around tall cliffs and mossy fields which didn't compare well to Mad Max. I though it was a good idea because ever since Ireland the backroads of Doolin and Killarney never left my mind. It was nice to see cars overtaking a quiet and peaceful street around old European mountains.

Thanks for the further description of the chase Prowler. At least it features a kick-ass Bentley!

Set for DVD release this month, I have finally been able to view the car chase from the underrated (at least by lack of much mention on Varaces) National Treasure: Book of Secrets, and I must say I was pleased. Set in London, a brand new Mercedes is pursued by a Range Rover, London taxi and later a truck, through the crowded streets. Whilst it was not very destructive, I found it to be an enjoyable and realistic battle through the UK - finally, a worthy car chase set in the UK has arrived, and one that served as a car chase highlight of 2007 at that. I just hope that this trend is set to continue, particularly as London is a surprisingly sparsely used car chase landmark. [/i]

Thanks for the update on the car chase in National Treasure: Book of Secrets, SWF. I guess I was so disappointed with the first film I thought the sequel was not worth a look. Clearly it is from what you say.

Last night's episode of Spooks finally featured a car chase between an Audi and a Citroen van. Sadly it was only a minute long and there weren't any crashes, but there was at least a couple of nice driving maneuvers on display including a handbrake turn by the van through the congested London streets and a reverse 180 by the Audi.

You can see a behind the scenes clip here: