The Cannonball Run

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Mitch C @PrimetimeMitch Jan 27 It's not terrible, and to be honest I expected ridiculous and it delivered. There is some fun to be had, some characters to smile at and sometimes laugh with - it's all very meta which i think lightens the mood and expectation so long as the star power is there. It has star power in abundance and I do enjoy the concept of a real life Whacky Races - something that went in the favour of Death Race 2000. This is obviously far less violent but similar in its layout. It does plod a bit and doesn't offer a whole lot in the way of a journey - time before the race wasn't quite used to it's full potential and would have been better spent on a more interesting race. However it had a few good gags and the cast seemed to have a lot of fun making it. See more tim s @TPSreport94 May 8 A sublime comedy, Cannonball Run is overflowing with eccentric characters and madcap humor. The film features hilarious performances such as Dom DeLuise's character's alter ego, Roger Moore's self-parody, and Dean Martin's perpetually drunken persona, among others. See more Louise T @RT69687414 01/04/2025 As I was a child growing up in the 1980’s absolutely 100% loved this movie. Dean, Sammy Davis Jnr, Dom, Burt, were all funny characters always up to mischief. Without these actors probably wouldn’t be as funny. Also I loved watching and listening to the sound of the Lamborghini. My dream car lol just wish I could watch it on Prime video. See more Squish M @RT38536242 12/05/2024 Most critic reviews of this movie miss the point. Against the backdrop of the ‘80s when it was released, it was a classic among kids. It was a source of stupid, childish, completely irreverent and mindless fun. It took the true story of the Cannonball Baker Sea-to-Shining-Sea Memorial Trophy Dash, which became popular in the ‘70s and cartoonized the lewd and crazy stories of high speed chases in the same mold as other period films like Stroker Ace, Smokey and the Bandit, and even shows like the Dukes of Hazard. Was the acting good? Come on. Was the writing good? Why ask? Was it hilarious to kids of a certain age who loved car chases, scantily clad women, crazy Asians, and all around absurdity. It was all campy and fun. They didn’t make two because the first was a failure — even if it lacked reason for any critical acclaim. The movie ran endlessly on cable, on holiday marathons, and on family VCRs for decades. See more Dave C @RT09838700 09/10/2024 Good fun comedy, laced with parody puns and all the appeal of an 80's romp See more Brent A @BrentAprill45 09/01/2024 10% rating ... This film is a genuine waste of time. Famous actors without any characters to play. Very weak plot. Found nearly zero entertainment value. See more Read all reviews

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