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Starring: Kurt Russell
Rated: R (Restricted)
Type: DVD
Directed By: Robert Zemeckis
Studio: Sony Pictures
Release Date: 2002-02-05
Running Time: 113 minutes
When the owner of a struggling used car lot is killed its up to the lots hot-shot salesman to save the property from falling into the hands of the owners ruthless brother and used-car rival. Studio: Sony Pictures Home Ent Release Date: 05/22/2007 Starring: Kurt Russell Jack Warden Run time: 113 minutes Rating: R Director: Robert Zemeckis

Strong 4
A movie very much in the Smokey and The Bandit/Animal House/Blues Brothers vein: somewhat to alot "over-the-top" but very funny and very entertaining.
The best performance I've ever seen delivered by Kurt Russell; Jack Warden is predictably excellent (playing two completely different characters!); Deborah Harmon's acting also is notable, in the role of the returning home hippie daughter of the "nice" Fuch brother.
Loaded with intelligent satire; beautifully cut and photographed - the competing car lots along that miserable strip of highway in somewhere, USA, in 1980. The stunts and sight gags are terrific. The Director and Writers put together some genuinely funny slapstick.
Kurt Russell's band of theives is something to behold, a lead Tech. who will do anything to keep a car on the road - or should I say, on the lot. An assistant whose superstitousness always seems to creep up on him at the wrong time - like when Russell is trying to orchestrate a tidal wave of wrecks down the highway to arrive at the lot in time to fulfill an advertising pledge.
Like most comedies, it runs maybe 12-15 minutes too long and gets just a little silly as the viewer starts to wonder when the pot has been stirred for the final time.
Not fully successful as a "Black" comedy; the underlying dramatic theme is about how the almighty dollar and jealousy and over-competitiveness can ruin a family...and a family business. The "mean" Fuch's cold-hearted reaction to his Brother's apparent stroke (witnessed through binoculars) strains the happy feel of the film to that point.
Occasional bad taste and the aforementioned dragged out ending leave the film as a Cult Classic...but a memorable one.
Fans of Jack Warden might also reference his work in "So Fine", another heavy-duty lampoon (of the New York Garment District).
Fans of Al Lewis ("Car 54" and "The Munsters") will enjoy seeing him in something totally unusal - he plays a Judge.
Some stereotypical ethnic material, typical of the period, is included in this movie.

Top 5 Guilty Pleasure Films of All Time
Simply put, this is one of the funniest movies I've ever laughed out loud over, time and time again. Just say the words, "Sheriff Lucky" and "high prices" to anyone who has ever watched 'Used Cars', and wait for the reaction. I'm really looking forward to listening to the commentary on this DVD, as I've only seen the film on VHS, and have nearly worn two copies of it completely out. Appearances by Michael McKean and David Lander (Lenny & Squiggy) as a couple of techno-geeks, and The Munsters' Al Lewis as a hanging judge, are among the innumerable small bonuses this movie has to offer. As Kurt Russell's character would say, "Trust me!" - this movie will be high on your list of Guilty Pleasures, too.

Thanks Robert, Bob, and Kurt
I won't go on about how funny and original this movie is; others have done that very well, and they have better words than I.
I do wish to comment on the commentary of Kurt Russell, Bob Gale, and Robert Zemeckis. These guys comment on the movie in a genuine manner. It is easy to see that they are very fond of this movie. They plainly admit that the movie is just good plain fun and don't try to pretend that the movie is anything else. Refreshing honesty.
The comments and stories they add are funny and insightful, and round out the package well.
Most of all, all three of these men were glad to be there commenting on this movie.

Rest in peace, Jack Warden.

Great, but with a caveat
If you've never seen it, definitely check it out. It has aged surprisingly well and is good for a lot of laughs. But if you are like me, and grew up seeing this (i.e., its severely edited version) on TV once a year or so throughout the 90s, you might be in for a shock. All the jokes are still there, but there is loads of profanity. So much so that you might no longer recognize it as one of your long-lost favorites.

I have no problem with profanity when it is used comedically, or as a characterization device, but it's probably overdone in this movie. Just shows how the MPAA has changed by the decade in its approach to ratings.

Hilarious Classic!
This DVD was hilarious--it you don't mind watching a movie that hasn't been 'digitally re-mastered' and you like comedy's--this is a great flick! It arrived on time and was brand new just at the description listed. Very happy with this purchase.