Rating: Summary: Yellow primer? Review: Buy it, rent it, but don't miss it. This is bar none, the funniest movie I have ever seen. I saw it 20 years ago in the theater, and after probably 100 times now, it remains as hilarious as ever. Yeah the language is bad, but used car salesmen are not exactly choir boys. SO many great scenes and so many great lines that it still amazes me when I watch it today. I won't go in to detail because I couldn't begin to do this movie justice. You'll just have to trust all of us, and see it for yourself. I lent mine to a friend and never got it back; a great excuse to pick up the DVD and watch the movie again.
Rating: Summary: A MILE of Cars?! Review: I was 21 years old when this movie played at the local drive-in. (Remember those?) My buddy and I arrived at the theater to see the OTHER movie that was showing with it. I asked my friend, "What's this 'Used Cars' movie about?" He didn't know and we assumed we would be bored sitting through 'Used Cars' just waiting for the main feature. Wow - we were so wrong! Used Cars literally had us laughing so hard we couldn't catch our breath. My buddy and I had a job working on a lot, and this movie was kinda like seeing ourselves on the screen! Every character in this movie is memorable. It's a feel-good movie, but that's not to say it's for everybody. There are many things about this movie that make it unsuitable for children, not the least of which is the bad language (when has Jack Warden ever been able to do a part without considerable profanity?). Kurt Russell really established himself as a grown-up actor with this flick (after having done many childhood Disney films). There are many laughs to be had and if you can stand the cussing, you'll love this movie.
Rating: Summary: Used Cars is excellent! Review: In my opinion, Used Cars is great because the humor is so strong. The characters sink to extreme lows to con people into buying their cars, and it's very interesting to see what's next. The actors seem to really have fun with what they're doing, and Jack Warden does a great job of playing both of two extremely opposite brothers. At the very least a FUN movie. Not for everyone, especially those who don't appreciate bad taste, but one that everyone should see at least some of. An underappreciated title that will hopefully get a wider audience on DVD than it did on tape.
Rating: Summary: Art imitates life... Review: I originally saw this movie years ago and it gets funnier and funnier each time I revisit it. Gerrit Graham as Jim the mechanic and Jack Warden as the Fuchs brothers are particularly hilarious. However, I don't think anyone who has never worked in automotive sales can truly appreciate this movie. I worked for a year for a chain of car dealerships (a fact I don't talk about much due to the stigma which the position carries) and "Used Cars" could have been used as a training film for new salespeople.
Rating: Summary: Unforgettable Review: Basically, here is a movie I have not seen in 12 years, but it was so funny, I have never forgotten it. Glad to see it coming out on dvd. I won't bother with the plot(don't you hate reviews that tell you everything about the movie?)but I will say that this is one movie that kept the laughs coming. God bless Al Lewis, Jack Warden, Kurt Russell, and the many others that did such a great job. Unforgettably a GREAT MOVIE.
Rating: Summary: Funniest movie I have ever seen, hands down! Review: Just about every single cliché about used car dealers is witnessed here -- and then some. There are so many absolutely hilarious moments, be prepared to have stomach pains from laughing uncontrollably. Kurt Russell is the protagonist, complete w/cheesy plaid sports jacket and short, wide tie. He works on a car lot owned by Luke Fuchs, whose nasty twin brother Roy has a rival lot across the street (both are played by Jack Warden). The story is really about the battle between these two lots, with the conniving Roy having to deal with slick Russell (who plays Rudy Russo), Gerrit Graham (Jeff), and Jim (Frank McRae). Possibly the two single most unbelievably funny moments are when electronics geniuses Freddy and Eddie (David Lander and Michael McKean, better known as Lenny and Squiggy from "Laverne and Shirley" fame) first break into the programming of a local football game to broadcast a commercial for Russo and Co.'s lot. But even better is when they cut into a NATIONAL address by President Carter to do the same thing!! I almost could not recover from my laughing after these two incidents! Also be sure to listen to Jim the Mechanic's one-liners, as well as watch how Russo and Co. fool the police into believing dead Luke Fuchs "was merely on vacation in Florida." Some of the funniest spots in movies I've ever seen. I'd compare the humor in this to "Animal House," but "Used Cars" is even funnier.
Rating: Summary: One of the all time classics. Review: I laughed so hard that I was in tears.
Rating: Summary: Classic Comedy Review: This is one of the classic comedies that are there JUST to make you laugh. When a poor car dealer dies his evil twin brother tries to take over his lot with kurt russel in opposition and hilarity ensues!
Rating: Summary: easily amused Review: If you liked this movie then I can only say one thing and that is you are easily amused. At best this is a mediocre flick.
Rating: Summary: You Can Stop Now Review: You can now stop looking for a movie that will make you laugh out loud no matter how many times you've seen it. Used Cars is the movie, believe me. I bought it on video in BETA format about 20 years ago, when VHS and BETA were competing to be the dominant format. Since then, I have seen some great comedies, but none has been as much fun as Used Cars. My respect for Kurt Russell began with this movie and he has never disappointed me. When my boss is talking to me about some trivial work thing he thinks is important, but I couldn't care less about, it feels so good to remember some of the scenes in this movie and carry a smile in myself again.
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