Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
NYers have a special attachment to the Brooklyn Bridge, and that's why we find it beautiful. The backdrop of the WTC looked amazing. It's going to look even better when the Freedom Tower will be in the background of it. Also, it was what helped NYers leave downtown Manhattan on 9/11.
It also gets constanly blown to pieces in films and seem to magically be the only exit out of manhattan in every apocalyptic movie. Anyway back on topic I gotta go with the Golden Gate cause it is in California and it's also one of the many icons of the west. Brooklyn Bridge has a lot of character though.
Location: Concrete jungle where dreams are made of.
8,900 posts, read 15,926,305 times
Reputation: 1819
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hollywood Inquirer
It also gets constanly blown to pieces in films and seem to magically be the only exit out of manhattan in every apocalyptic movie. Anyway back on topic I gotta go with the Golden Gate cause it's it's in California and it's a icon of the west, Brooklyn Bridge has a lot of character though.
Because it's the most famous bridge there is in the US. The most famous landmarks in the world are always blown up in movies because everyone knows them.
Because it's the most famous bridge there is in the US. The most famous landmarks in the world are always blown up in movies because everyone knows them.
Debatable.
Plenty of movies in the past and recent involving destruction of the GGB (Superman, X-Men, Monsters Vs. Aliens, James Bond, The Incredible Hulk, GI Joe)
Location: Concrete jungle where dreams are made of.
8,900 posts, read 15,926,305 times
Reputation: 1819
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rhymes with Best Coast
Debatable.
Plenty of movies in the past and recent involving destruction of the GGB (Superman, X-Men, Monsters Vs. Aliens, James Bond, The Incredible Hulk, GI Joe)
Well, because the GGB and BB are the two most well-known; so they're going to be blown up in movies.
which bridge is more impressive? if given the opportunity which would you wanna see?
I love them both...but the Brooklyn Bridge has that permanent quality about it; because of it's cathedral like towers, made of stone. This was the first time new steel cables from Roebling, made the span length possible.
The extra steel cables, including the angled cables(like a modern cable stayed bridge) make it more attractive and give it additional strength; enough to handle much more than the horse and buggy and pedestrian traffic it was designed for.
Both bridges are American icons; but with the additional history(older) of the Brooklyn Bridge...it gets my vote; bigger isn't always better...well at least with bridges...LOL
driving over the golden gate after the tunnel into sf, the effect u get of being on such a monstrous gorgeous bridge has been in my mind way more impressive than the brooklyn bridge and i have been over both many times.
Plenty of movies in the past and recent involving destruction of the GGB (Superman, X-Men, Monsters Vs. Aliens, James Bond, The Incredible Hulk, GI Joe)
The GG in X-men getting destroyed by magneto was a awesome scene.
Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Over $68,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on our forum. Additional giveaways are planned.
Detailed information about all U.S. cities, counties, and zip codes on our site: City-data.com.
Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
