Review of The Cannonball Run (1981) by Rani A — 02 Sep 2008

Does this thing need words to describe it.

This review of The Cannonball Run (1981) was written by Rani A on 02 Sep 2008.

The Cannonball Run has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Daniel P (2,457) on 23 Sep 2012

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Classic. Old school, action b-movie, fast and furious should bow before this. Fast cars, comedy, gorgeous girls, a little surreal…

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By Bill T (1,098) on 08 Apr 2014

This star-filled race extravaganza, is JUST ok. Seems to be one big in-joke party of all of Burt Reynolds' friends. Not really worth your time…

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By Brian Orndorf (4,059) for Blu-ray.com (2,093) on 11 Nov 2017

Take it as pure escapism executed by giddy performers, and it's passable entertainment…

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By Hunter R (122) on 23 Feb 2018

This movie is awesome. Period. I don't care what anyone says... It may take you a couple of times to catch all the jokes and etc…

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By Justin B (2,000) on 22 Oct 2012

Roger Moore plays a man who thinks he's Roger Moore who thinks he's James Bond and that's just the tip of the iceberg for how bizarre this…

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By E L (691) on 28 Jul 2012

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By Scott M (2,584) on 09 Apr 2017

Movie about a car race across America. But not really…

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From the times when you still could have fun. Gone for good sadly,as are most of the stars…

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