Review of Every Which Way but Loose (1978) by Rocknblues 8 — 29 Jul 2006
Clint Eastwood stars as Philo Beddoe, a fighter that travels around town with his pet ape "Clyde" and his buddy Orville. The 3 someone run into trouble with local cops and bikers. Along the way Phlio meets Lynn Halsey Taylor, a country music singer wannabe. Very quickly we find out she isn't some good hearted country girl... Instead, she uses men to get what she wants.
After she suddenly leaves town, Philo and his two pals set out to track her down. After several miles and fueds, Philo finds out just what anybody with half a brain would have figured out along time ago.
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This is probably Clint's first crack at comedy... I think he comes away fully well. The ape is quite entertaining, and Clint Eastwood delivers the way you would expect. However, the plot is EXTREMELY weak... And you're left wondering why some mediocre country singer with average looks is worth all the trouble.
The laughable country western culture and plot holes might grind at your nerves, but I think the jokes make this film worth viewing every now and then.
6/10.
This review of Every Which Way but Loose (1978) was written by Rocknblues 8 on 29 Jul 2006.
Every Which Way but Loose has generally received mixed reviews.
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