Urban Cowboy

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Summary: Good working class hero movie
Review: I am a little biased being from Houston, Texas but I have always liked this movie.This movie is of the slice of life variety.Working class guy in the oil industry's relationship with his wife, relatives, co-workers,friends, other women. Think of guys like this the next time you get gas.Houston is a city built on oil and gas.Some of the other reviewers said the actors did not try and do Texas accents. Are they deaf??? What do they think they hear, Brooklyn accents? Those are definitely Texas acents!! I like the honky tonk scenes. Where else but in Texas can a working class guy meet beatiful women in a nightclub who aren't golddiggers? Love that Lonestar Beer also!! Only bad thing is refineries like the one in Pasadena,Tx have given Houston the worst air pollution in the country.It smells really bad in Pasadena. Actual Bar burned down.

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Summary: This movie was great!
Review: I am from Texas and I feel that this movie adds to the stereotypes that texans get. We don't all go to a place like Gilley's and listen to that music and wear cowboy hats, but the movie is really great and it shows how some marriges aren't always happy and fun right from the beginning. It takes time. And yes, texans DO care if the sun don't shine.

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Summary: URBAN COWBOY
Review: I cannot say enough about this movie. John Travolta & Debra Winger are EXCELLENT together. I have played this movie over & over again I have wore it out This is a MUST SEE movie singing, dancing, bar brawls, love story, you name it it is here. I JUST LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Summary: And I don't even like Texas
Review: I grew up in New York state. I go to school and work in New York City. I don't know many cowboys and although I have been to Texas many times, I am not especially fond of the state. So, really, I can't relate. But there is something about this stupid little movie I find so great! Whether it is the bull riding, the beer drinking, John Travolta's cheesy accent, or the fact that Debra Winger's "Sissy" is one of the cutest things I have ever seen I am not sure. But every time it is on TV, I can't help but get sucked in. Because of this I am now the proud owner of this movie. I would recommend this movie to anyone you wants some simple entertainment with down home charm and a good laugh. But, remember- mechanical bull riding is a very serious matter...YEEE HAWWW!

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Summary: One of the best country movies that I have ever seen!
Review: I grew up watching this movie from an original, mid 1980's recording - and when it came out on VHS in 1997, I was one of the firsts on a waiting list to buy a copy.
In 1980, Urban Cowboy immortalized the name "Gilley's". The movie itself may not have the best special effects (if any at all) or the best storyline - but it's true to life, and could very well be the life story of a typical Pasadena, Texas "oil hand". John Travolta and Debra Winger are tremendous in their roles, capturing a true Texan accent and acting their roles extremely well. Anyone who negatively criticizes this movie is only showing their own futility - they obviously aren't a fan of either John Travolta or Debra Winger and probably have never taken the effort to read about the movie or "The Worlds Greatest Honkey Tonk - Gilley's".
The last great feature about this movie is the cast - John Travolta, Debra Winger, Barry Corbin, Madolyn Smith, James Gammon, Cooper Huckabee - the list goes on and on... I could easily watch this movie weekly, not only for the story, but for the music as well. I am a fan of the early 1980's country music, and the soundtrack to this movie is one of the best I've ever heard.
Money spent on this movie is well spent.
BTW - If you are a true fan of Gilley's and if you haven't heard - read about the NEW Gilley's being built in Dallas, TX. at ...

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Summary: This is my all time favorite movie
Review: I love this movie so much. I think this is the world's most romantic movie. It isn't romantic in the traditional sense like Ghost or anything like that. It is romantic in a realistic sort of way. The characters are real, they argue, are insecure, and jealous just like how we are in real life. In the end when Bud fights for his woman you know despite all his faults he loves his wife more than most of us can ever hope to be loved. That is romance!!!!

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Summary: I was Marshallene Mitchell in Urban Cowboy
Review: I played the role of Marshallene in "Urban Cowboy" and so to answer one of your reviewers, what was Sissy's last name? well here is the way it was. We didn't have last names; at least not assigned to us when we got our scripts. I actually made mine up when I needed one quickly in the Dolly Parton Look-a-like contest. You might recall that Marshallene was caught in the trailer with Wes, the convict. This film is such a "cult favorite" that it plays every day somewhere;my residuals attest to the fact that this film is loved by many. It made a fashion statement, (people went out and bought jeans and hats and boot and belts) it gave a boost to the Club business - where more and more C/W clubs sprang up all over the country and Canada. I had a motor coach bus and opened shows for Mickey Gilley and Johnny Lee and others for about 8 years - well into the late 80's. It was a magical time for all of us! It was a fun time for me and for fans. This movie is legendary and will last well beyond. Hope you enjoy viewing it as much as I enjoyed playing in it.By the way, there are a lot of versions of it. The edited for TV version actually is so different - (I have several more scenes in it) - and it shows Sissy and Bud actually"dating" before they got married. The scenes were shot on location on the grass of Buffalo Bayou in Houston, Texas. I actually like that version because the original had them meeting one night at Gilley's and getting married the next afternoon!!!Connie Hanson

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Summary: Poor social message, but still irrestible!
Review: I read some of the other reviews, and it's interesting the reasons that this movie was praised. Basically this movie presents very poor social messages. I mean, it implies that domestic violence, physical fighting with peers, drinking lots, and having sex with people you don't even know just because your mad, is the cool thing to do. So again, I don't approve of the social messages.
On the other hand, if you are between 25-37 years old, you may have a fond place in your heart for this movie, as I do! The characters are attractive, and in the end, love wins out! You see, I love this movie, only because when I first saw it, I was at the age of wanting to find out who I was. And it did seem cool to be around family and friends, dancing, pushing life a little too far, etc. I also think it's one of John Travolta's best movies. He's handsome, strong, and likeable!

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Summary: The Best Sunday afternoon Flick or anytime for that matter
Review: I remeber watching this when i was just a kid and really liking it back then. When I met my husband 6 years ago it was and still is his favorite movie. We never get tired of watching Bud and Sissy and their true life love life. They are romantic, and realistic. We sometimes like to refer to ourselves as Bud and Sissy because of how they were and how we are at times. I don't much care for watching movies more than once but I can honestly say I will watch this movie anytime of the day whether on t.v. or the v.c.r . Sure hope to see it on DVD real soon.

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Summary: One of My Favorites
Review: I saw this movie for the first time about 10 years ago at my friend's house. My friend, who is definately not country, told me it was one of the best movies he ever saw and wouldn't let me change the channel. So after sitting through it, I realized he was right. If you haven't seen this movie, at least sit through it once. While some items in the film are relatively dated, the majority of the film holds up quite well.