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Summary: From a long time Cannonball fan...
Review: I first saw this movie 17 years ago, when I broke my leg and someone was kind enough to tape some movies off HBO for me to enjoy. Since then, I have seen this film countless times. So, when I realized that the VHS copy just wasn't going to last much longer, I knew it was time to grab it on DVD. There's lots of little things to watch for in this movie. When J.J. asks the Missouri police officer if they take the law seriously in this town, and the officer points to the banner that says "Re-elect Sean 'Kill-A-Commie' O'Scanlon", be sure to pause it and read the rest of the banner. Priceless. Another DVD feature I found entertaining was listening to the commentary soundtrack. Usually, I find little interest in this feature. But here, you get a great behind-the-scenes look at how much fun they had making this movie. For this price, you won't be disappointed...
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Summary: A collectable comedy
Review: Yes, this is a very funny film, All through the film is entertaining and my words "Buy it you will like it" there is also a gag reel at the credits.
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Summary: Buyers of used videos beware!!!
Review: I love this movie, it's classic, 1970s, scofflaw fun. BUT-- If you're buying used, BEWARE. The one I purchased is a cleaned-up version. I don't know what gives there, but listening to Burt Reynolds say "shoot" an octave lower then the rest of his sentence, thanks to faulty editing, sort of ruined it for me, and that's not the only fault that was edited. A scene where he and Farrah make out was also deleted, and pretty much any cussing was dubbed over. If anyone has an explanation, I'd like to hear it.
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Summary: Stupid highjinx
Review: One of the worst movies of all time (that distinction goes to the sequel, CRII) All they needed was Clyde the Orangatan and it would be complete!
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Summary: High-octane chills, thrills & spills at every turn!
Review: Hal Needham directs this 1981 box office "runaway" hit, which features an all-star cast. Needham spares no expense in maximizing the physical car chase ambience, except, unlike his prior pictures which also feature Burt Reynolds (i.e. the first two "Smokey And The Bandit" movies, "The Cannonball Run" (for the most part) lacks the physicality of the car crashes that were an integral part of the "SATB" flicks. Instead, Needham relies on some dirty-pool interplay between various contestants to add to the cross-country racing element. There's still plenty of action to be had, however, as Needham does a splendid job in bringing everything together, including the somewhat exhausting job of bringing a unique and well-known array of celebrities. Some of these standout entertainers featured in "The Cannonball Run" include the likes of Dean Martin and fellow "Rat Packer" Sammy Davis, Jr. as well. Jack Elam, Mel Tillis, Terry Bradshaw, Dom DeLuise, Burt Reynolds and even a young, up-and-coming Jackie Chan also come along for the ride in this free-for-all run for some big bucks (and not to mention some FAST women!!!). The race is on from New Jersey to California, as everyone is out to claim the big prize, no matter what the cost. The closing moments, as well as the bloopers featured in the final credits, make "The Cannonball Run" well worth the purchase. So, race on down to your local retailer, and order this souped up vehicle today, or you'll be left at the finish line (in last place, with nothing to show for it, of course)!
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Summary: So bad but so good...
Review: Cannonball Run is a guilty pleasure. No one would ever say it's a good movie, but it's a like train wreck, you find yourself staring. Burt Reynolds tries to live his glory days of Smokey and The Bandit, bringing along the same Director, Hal Needham as well as a slew of falling stars to prop him up. Its as if all of them knew their careers were sliding and it was one last ditch effort to make a great noise. Don't get me wrong, many of these people are talented. Lets explain the premise first. The 'Run' is an auto street (or highway) race, based closely on a real race that was run throughout the 70s that went from New York to California. It was highly illegal, and probably a lot a fun. There is even an appearance by one of the original drivers, Brock Yates, who is now an editor for Car & Driver Magazine and makes an amusing appearance as the MC, explaining how the race goes. Reynolds is JJ McClure, a former race car driver and mechanic who is the standing champ in the race. Eager to keep his title, he is desperate to win again. In this race though, that doesn't just mean going fast, anyone can go fast, but sooner or later, you will get stopped. JJ and his strange friend, Victor (Dom Delouse) adopt a personality of two paramedics driving a patient cross country. Apparently this worked in the actual race one year. The supporting cast of competition includes Jamie Farr as an overzealous Sheik in a hopped up Rolls Royce, Roger Moore playing a comic version of his James Bond character driving his popular silver Austin Martin, Mel Tillus and Terry Bradshaw playing a couple of southern boys cruising in a stolen race car and my personal favorite, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. playing womanizing, gambling hard drinking priests driving a red Ferrari (they aren't really priests). All this adds up to a movie where every scene you see a star. Dean and Sammy steal the show in almost every scene they're in, they are class acts adding something unattainable in most pictures of this caliber. The racing antics are not quite as funny as the beginning scenes where all the characters are introduced, but it is entertaining. The best part of the movie comes at the end though where the bloopers are shown during the closing credits. It's worth the price of the DVD alone. Don't expect a great movie out of Cannonball Run, all you can really expect is a good time, but isn't that what it's all about?
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Summary: Wins with laughs
Review: The best comedic car race movie ever; even when you consider some action scenes from Driven and Days of Thunder. First watching this movie, you know your in for a treat as almost every actor and actress of the all-star acting cast allowed themselves to conduct parodies of their best movie roles. Burt Reynolds played a character very similar to has acclaimed role in Smokey and the Bandit. Roger Moore, best known for being 007 and The Saint, used his debonair qualities to create a hillarious series of self-humilating scenes having fun with the staples of his career. Although other great talents have also thrown themselves behind The Cannonball Run. Farrah Fawcett, a drop-dead funny two-thirds of the "Rat Pack" with Sammy Davis Jr. and Dean Martin as well as a younger Jackie Chan driving a Japan entry to the race. Start your engines for of race of humor.
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Summary: Side-splitting hilarity!
Review: My friends and I rented this movie the other night and were totally in stiches at the madcap hijinks of the film! Car racing is so cool and it's such a great idea to incorporate that theme into a comedy. Hardly anything is funnier. Jackie Chan is a total riot! Jamie Farr...well, who can say enough! Farrah Faucet is a complete knock-out and plays her part so well. Her comic timing is brilliant! Burt Reynolds is his sexy self, as usual. My friend Karen liked it best when Dom Deluise was dressed up as his superhero alter-ego. I'd tell you what Carlson's favorite moment was but then I'd ruin the plot so I better keep it to myself. Go out and rent this immediately (or, better yet, buy a copy so you can watch it over and over again!)
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Summary: fantastic
Review: i saw this film many years ago, the things i could remember: sammy davis jr. + dean martin + burt reynolds + hot cars!
then i bought the film on vhs (3years ago), and it was as funny as years before.
now i cant find my vhs so i buy the film on dvd because i think nowadays nobody can make such a film with so much stars and humor again!!
i love it!!!
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Summary: Can you have less than one star?
Review: It has been a long time since I have seen a movie that was physically painful to watch. No, wait a minute! it was only ten minutes ago! After twenty minutes of mindless boredom, we ripped the DVD from the machine and threw it out. This has got to be one of the worst movies, one of the worst wastes of time, and certainly the worst theatrical experience in my life. Don't buy it! be afraid! be very afraid!
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