Review of Smokey and the Bandit (1977) by Rocknblues 8 — 24 Feb 2013
Hillbilly yarn about two truckers Bandit (Burt Reynolds) and Cletus (Jerry Reed) hired by a rich southerner to pickup a truckload of beer and bring it back to Georgia within a certain time.
Along the way, they pickup a runaway bride (Sally Field) that walked out on the sheriff's son. Once the sheriff Buford T. Justice finds this out, he pursues the two across state to state.
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Smokey in the Bandit is a movie that's obviousally loved by rednecks. But there's some good jokes in the film. Although, most of what you will find worthwhile is Jackie Gleason as Smokey. It helped make Burt Reynolds a star, but it's the rest of the cast that truly carries the movie.
But it's overrated. There's FAR better 70's films than this one. But it's worth checking out. If you're not a redneck and you still like it... It will probably be as a guilty pleasure type of thing. Which isn't so bad, but it's not something that non redneck fans will be proud to admit that they like.
6/10.
This review of Smokey and the Bandit (1977) was written by Rocknblues 8 on 24 Feb 2013.
Smokey and the Bandit has generally received positive reviews.
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