Hot Air Balloons in Films

Hot Air Balloons in Films

Hot Air Balloons in Films

Hot air balloons are not only beautiful and therefore ideal for scenic film shoots, but they are also a cool method of transport and therefore featured in a lot of action films. Some films that feature balloons include:1. Up:Disney-Pixar movie about Carl Fredricksen, a 78-year-old balloon salesman, who finally gets to experience his lifelong adventure when he attaches thousands of helium balloons to the top of his house.2. Night Crossing:This 1982 Disney film is based on the true story of the Stelzyk and Wetzel families who escaped from East Germany to West Germany in a homemade hot air balloon. The flight took place on September 16, 1979, when emigration to West Germany was strictly prohibited by the East German government.3. Around the World in 80 Days:The classic adventure novel by French writer Jules Verne, first published in 1873. Phileas Fogg made a bet with his fellow club members that he can circle the globe in eighty days. Together with his valet, Passpartout, and Princess Aouda they set off on the adventure of a lifetime. 4. Rat Race:Donald Sinclair, owner of The Venetian Resort Hotel Clubhouse in Las Vegas, challenges his highest rollers to race to New Mexico for the chance to win two million dollars. At one point during the race, the owner of a hardware store overhears about the race and sets off to win for himself. Petty con artist brothers Blaine and Duane Cody chase after him in a hot air balloon.5. The Red Balloon:For a story in which a balloon has a life entirely of its own, watch Le Balloon Rouge. In this film a young boy chases a red balloon around the city of Paris where he comes upon a world of adventure and intriguing people. 6. The Ugly Truth:This modern day romcom tells the story of a romantically challenged morning show producer and her relationship with the star of the station's latest shows. He is chauvinistic and the complete opposite of everything she wants from a man or is he? There is a beautiful scene of hot air balloons at the end. 7. The Crimson Pirate:Captain Vallo is the 'Crimson Pirate' of the Caribbean in the late 18th century. At the end of the film there is a wedding scene which the people are revolting against. When then special envoy of the king, Baron Gruda, escapes on his ship, Vallo goes after him in a hot air balloon. It's a film full of action and thrills.For a night of excitement and adventure, you might want to head to the video store- or book a hot air balloon trip for yourself!

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