Review of Greased Lightning (1977) by Shawn W — 20 Feb 2012
Based on the real life adventures of the first Black Nascar driver Wendell Scott, Greased Lighting is loads of fun in the first half with its Moonshine runs and small town shenanigans, but looses steam during the second halfâ??one derby race after the other leading into one Nascar race after the other just does not appeal to this viewer.
Despite his blue reputation, Richard Pryor does understatement quite well and I liked his semi-forced friendship with white trash Beau Bridges, but I just donâ??t like seeing Pam Grier sitting on the sidelines as the dish wash towel ringing housewife.
At just over 90 minutes, the film seems to go on forever and thatâ??s mostly due to the by-the-numbers second half. VF.
This review of Greased Lightning (1977) was written by Shawn W on 20 Feb 2012.
Greased Lightning has generally received mixed reviews.
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