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Cannonball run may be most underrated movie ever
Posted on 12/8/15 at 7:32 pm
Posted on 12/8/15 at 7:32 pm
Yes or no?
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Posted on 12/8/15 at 7:35 pm to Makinbacon
I haven't watched it since the 80s when it was always on HBO.
Burt and Dom always looked like they were having a blast.
The blooper reel was gold.
Burt and Dom always looked like they were having a blast.
The blooper reel was gold.
Posted on 12/8/15 at 7:37 pm to TigerMyth36
2 women with large breasts in a fast car.
I give it a 10-10 a 10
Not to mention all the great actors, actresses, and athletes that are in it.
I give it a 10-10 a 10
Not to mention all the great actors, actresses, and athletes that are in it.
This post was edited on 12/8/15 at 7:39 pm
Posted on 12/8/15 at 7:59 pm to Makinbacon
Jackie Chan's first role in an American film! Loved him in his rocket boosted Suburu!
Posted on 12/8/15 at 8:06 pm to Makinbacon
I don't know about all of that - but if there was an award for a film that the cast and crew had the most fun making, it would be called, "The Cannonball Run."
And a fun movie that doesn't try to be something it is not.
(More fun facts - most of the scenarios in the film are based on real situations during the Cannonball Runs over the years - for example, Hal Needham - the film's director - once did the race in a van disguised as a an ambulance.)
There is a dark side to the film, however. Stuntwoman Heidi Von Beltz (just passed earlier this year) was injured and ended up a quadriplegic. In addition, Burt has largely disavowed it over the years, saying he did it for the wrong reasons.
It was not critically well received at the time and remains so. It is, however, a guilty pleasure and one of the most fun "car porn" films, if only for the Countach and 308. Dean Martin and Sammy Davis, Jr., however drunk they were through the filming, their chemistry and presence are a treat. Farrah's worst acting performance - by far - and that's saying a lot.
And a fun movie that doesn't try to be something it is not.
(More fun facts - most of the scenarios in the film are based on real situations during the Cannonball Runs over the years - for example, Hal Needham - the film's director - once did the race in a van disguised as a an ambulance.)
There is a dark side to the film, however. Stuntwoman Heidi Von Beltz (just passed earlier this year) was injured and ended up a quadriplegic. In addition, Burt has largely disavowed it over the years, saying he did it for the wrong reasons.
It was not critically well received at the time and remains so. It is, however, a guilty pleasure and one of the most fun "car porn" films, if only for the Countach and 308. Dean Martin and Sammy Davis, Jr., however drunk they were through the filming, their chemistry and presence are a treat. Farrah's worst acting performance - by far - and that's saying a lot.
Posted on 12/8/15 at 8:40 pm to Makinbacon
That title belongs to Road to Perdition
Posted on 12/8/15 at 8:46 pm to Makinbacon
I am honestly shocked that Cannonball Run hasn't been remade yet. It will be a travesty when it happens.
Posted on 12/8/15 at 8:53 pm to TheFolker
A classic
Posted on 12/8/15 at 9:04 pm to Ace Midnight
You gotta love it! I don't remember liking the second as much but damn, the cast of the second one is almost MAD MAD MAD MAD WORLD Like. Minus all the Oscar hardware.
This post was edited on 12/8/15 at 9:05 pm
Posted on 12/8/15 at 9:07 pm to Makinbacon
Doctor Nikolas Van Helsing
This post was edited on 12/8/15 at 9:08 pm
Posted on 12/8/15 at 9:10 pm to tigerpimpbot
Posted on 12/8/15 at 9:39 pm to Makinbacon
Love that movie. For some reason I've seen 2 many times but 1 only once or twice. Maybe we had a VHS of 2 IDK.
Both are very entertaining.
Both are very entertaining.
Posted on 12/8/15 at 9:43 pm to Ace Midnight
The movie was my introduction to Dean Martin and Sammie Davis, for that alone, I'm thankful for the movie.. Just a fun fricking movie to watch on occasion but not underrated
Posted on 12/8/15 at 9:50 pm to TROLA
One of the greats for sure
Posted on 12/8/15 at 9:54 pm to Makinbacon
I've seen that movie countless times... Every second of Sammy and Dean on screen is pure gold.
Posted on 12/8/15 at 9:58 pm to BoostAddict
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I've seen that movie countless times... Every second of Sammy and Dean on screen is pure gold.
"Boy if we were Methodists...."
Posted on 12/8/15 at 10:13 pm to Ace Midnight
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Farrah's worst acting performance - by far - and that's saying a lot.
I never watched her for her acting ability. If it was up to me, I would have given her a best actress Oscar just for her looks. She's still my all time favorite.
Posted on 12/8/15 at 10:16 pm to RedMustang
"Oh I gotta bless her!"
Posted on 12/8/15 at 10:18 pm to Makinbacon
P-p-p-p-p-lenty
Posted on 12/8/15 at 10:23 pm to prplhze2000
"these bleeds" ?
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