As a student of film history - this film will be rememberred for its groundbreaking car chase sequence with Steve McQueen actually doing much of his own driving. It set the standard for two other classic car sequences (French Connection and The Seven-Ups) and forever changed action sequences in film. As for the other parts of the film, I found it to be a rather routine cop drama even with McQueen who exemplified "cool" in the sixties. In 1968, this must have thrilled moviegoing audiences, but now the pace is a bit slow and the script doesn't tie together well in the conclusion. I fear this film will survive only for the car chase sequence. Recommended for the film historian in you.
Review of Bullitt
