Rating: 
Summary: This movie should come with a surgeon general warning
Review: This movie may cause death from severe boredom and/or depression at the knowledge that you PAID money for it. It is SO bad that I actually threw it out rather than resell it, in doing so I saved some innocent person from having this inflicted upon them. DO NOT BUY THIS!
Rating: 
Summary: The cannonball Run
Review: WOW!!! What a film to say that I was thrilled to bits would be an understatement. Everything was just right for me, the comedy was there combined with the ocasional piece of action. Which all blended together helped the film pave a way to my heart. The chracters where all brilliant Burt was at his best! Dean Martin played the perfect drunken wash-out. Whilst Roger Moore did a fantastic job of belittling himself whilst keeping his usual blend of humor and charm there for the audience to see (What a guy)! To miss this film would be a crime!!!
Rating: 
Summary: Great mindless fun, but five stars? Give me a break.
Review: This is a funny, sophomoric thrill that still works after all these years. But five stars? I don't think so.
Rating:
Summary: Lets the laughs roll! :)
Review: A zany cross country race based on an
actual event called "The Cannonball
Sea-to-Shining-Sea Memorial Trophy Dash." The brainchild of writer Brock
Yates, who competed in the first Cannonball in 1971. The object is to
drive as fast and as safely as possible from Connecticut to Redondo Beach, California.
In every Cannonball, no driver or person has ever been injured.
The worst case, a team or two put behind
bars for no more than an hour.
"The Cannonball Run" is based on real
characters and adventures. It was penned
by Yates, who makes an appearance in the early stages of the movie as the "organizer."
Burt Reynolds headlines an all star lineup as "J.J. McClure" a wealthy
entrepreneur who, along with his
'executive assistant' Victor Prinze,
played with great verve by comedian
Dom DeLuise. Victor has some issues.
In times of 'mortal danger' his personality changes from mild mannered
mechanic, into an alter-ego called
"Captain Chaos" who wreaks havoc on
some less than respectable hombres we encounter along the way.
Farrah Fawcett is teamed with J.J. and Victor when she's kidnapped in their ambulance.
Jack Elam as "Doctor Nikolas Van Helsing" provides lots of laughs
and few chills when needed.
Veteran performers Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. join the ensemble as
a pair of priests in a souped-up Ferrari.
Roger Moore makes a departure from his
'James Bond' character playing "Seymor Goldfarb." An individual who believes he's
Roger Moore. It's a great spoof and Moore plays it with perfection.
Mel Tillis and former quarterback
Terry Bradshaw show up as just a
couple of good ol' boys ala "Dukes
of Hazzard" style, toting cases of beer but sans the "General Lee."
Tara Buckman and Adrienne Barbeau are seen throughout the film in their
custom black Lamborghini Countach,
breaking speed limits and the hearts
of some unsuspecting law enforcement
officers along the route.
Jamie Farr from "MASH" is cast in the role of a Sheik obsessed with winning the Cannonball
in a hot-rod Rolls Royce.
The Cannonball Run was directed by
Hal Needham who brought us "Smokey and
the Bandit" and "Hooper." Hal and Brock
were partners in a Cannonball held in the late 70S. Needham sets a flat out,
pedal to the metal pace for "Cannonball" and it doesn't let
up till the finish line.
After twenty years, this film still makes you laugh. Rent it tonight :)
Rating: 
Summary: Dumb fun, and Dino and Sammy RULE!
Review: More dumb fun from Burt and Hal Needham, just enjoy the ride.This movie probably set a record for total cast members that can't act at all, but hey, it's looks like they shot this movie over a weekend, so who cares? One big mistake, this movie could have used a lot more Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. They have the funniest lines in the movie along with the always great Jack Elam. The voice-over commentary track was fun too, a couple of old-school movie guys talking about "makin' pictures". They also tell some great stories about the real Cannonball Run race. Put this one in the DVD player when you just want to relax and be goofy.
Rating:
Summary: Great DVD!
Review: For starters, this DVD looks great. The anamorphic print looks crisp and the colors are rich. The sound is very good, but not awesome. About as good as you can expect from this era. And after all these years Cannonball Run is still very funny. I forgot Jackie Chan was even in the movie, so that was a pleasant surprise. Burt Reynolds and Dom Deluise play well off each other, as do Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. It was fun to watch Roger Moore spoof his James Bond persona, which almost got him and this film in hot water. Listen to the commentary track to find out more. I like this movie enough that I wanted to buy Cannonball Run II, Smokey and the Bandit or even Hooper. But, I found all of them were full screen, mono sound DVD's, so I'll just have to wait to see if any of these are upgraded.
Rating:
Summary: Great Commentary, Stunts and Cars hold up well
Review: This movie is one of my guilty pleasures. Enough people liked it in 1981 to make it a huge hit, even though both Siskel & Ebert put it on their 10 worst list for the year. Other reviews here should give a clue regarding if you'll like or dislike this movie. It had been almost 20 years since I had seen this movie (which is far superior to its sequel). I was impressed by how well the stunts, the look of the cars and some of the humor has held up. I was really impressed by the commentary given by director Hal Needham and producer Albert Ruddy. They gave a lot of insight to the stunts that were done, the story behind the race that inspired the movie, the background of some stars and the threat of lawsuits from Cubby Broccoli for the James Bond parody.
Rating:
Summary: This is one fun ride!
Review: I saw this movie when I was 11 years old and thought it was great back then. I watched it again recently and thought it was still funny and the cars where still cool. The story isn't the greatest in the world, but the actors and actresses looked like they had a great time making the movie, especially when you watch the credits at the end! The Black Lamborghini in this movie still looks fanantasic - I forgot how much I liked that car! The movie is pretty short and there are laughs throughout! This isn't your Oscar winning movie, but it is a movie that seemed like it would be a lot of fun to make and be in. The DVD looks very good and the DD 5.1 sound is also good. This movie is worth the price - cheap!
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Summary: The Pinnacle of American Cinema in the 20th Century
Review: Citizen Kane, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Annie Hall, Convoy, these film's names are often bandied about whenever a serious discussion of the greatest American films ensues. However there is one that stands, head and shoulders, above the rest. Literally dwarfing the competition. The Cannonball Run is that behemoth. Never before had such an amazing array of talent been assembled for one film. We are treated to the combined acting prowess of Roger Moore, Farrah Fawcett, Dom DeLuise, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Terry Bradshaw, Jackie Chan, Bert Convy, Jamie Farr (as the sheik!), Peter Fonda, Bianca Jagger, Jimmy The Greek, Mel Tilis, and the one, the only Mr. Burt Reynolds as the indomitable J.J. McClure. This film tells the story of an illegal, cross-country car race that attracts an assortment of eccentric entrants (above listed actors) who will stop at nothing to win. Ultimately however, it is a tale of the triumph of the human spirit over insurmountable odds, the EPA (in the form of Arthur J. Foyt) and the Police. Not mention being one hell of a vehicle for Burt Reynolds' ego, as most of his pictures were. We get to see him degrade Dom DeLuise thoroughly, not only during the movie, but also during the credits as they roll outtakes of Burt literally beating the hell out of the lovable oaf he used as his sidekick for so many years. This movie reflects a time and an innocence long gone in America. Filmed in 1981 it is still very much of the free-spirited, sex and drug fueled 70s that had yet to dissipate during the Reagan "Just Say No" 80s. Most obviously evidenced by the passionate way these drivers embraced Recreational Drunk Driving (most noticeably the two duos of Dean and Sammy and Bradshaw - Tilis), it is a quality I find sorely lacking in today's Cinema. The film was made before the term Politically Correct had been coined. It treats Authority, Women and Minorities with equal disrespect. In fact it seems to revel in irreverence, and cheap stereotypes abound. We've got the Jamie Farr Sheik, The Tilis/Bradshaw Rednecks, Rick Aviles as Mad Dog; The Cannonball Run did not hesitate to offend anyone. The only rule it seems the producers laid down was that they couldn't make Burt look bad. So long as it served Reynolds' ego, go for it. And go for it they did. It's only too bad that we'll never see another classic like this again.
Rating:
Summary: Simply the Best!
Review: Cannonball Run is my absolute favorite movie of all-time! It's a classic. Not a movie with a lot to it - just great laughs and quite possibly the best cast ever assembled: Burt Reynolds, Dom DeLuise, Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin, Farrah Fawcett, Jackie Chan, Roger Moore, Jamie Farr, Terry Bradshaw, and more! But the absolute highlight is "the Doc" who rides along with J.J. and Victor (Reynolds and DeLuise). And who can resist a movie with Dom dancing to the classic Dr. Pepper Jingle "I'm a Pepper..."? Simply put, this is the best there is!!!!
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