Before making all those big blockbusters, very often pushing the envelop visually speaking, Robert Zemeckis made this rather modest comedy (as a matter of fact, it was his second directing feature). Many consider this flick an underrated and forgotten gem and even though I thought it was a decent effort, I can't say I was really blown away by the whole thing. First of all, I have to admit there we... read more
Description:Used car salesman Rudy Russo needs money to run for State Senate, so he approaches his boss Luke. Luke agrees to front him the $10,000 he needs, but then encounters an "accident" orchestrated by his brother Roy, who runs the car lot across the street. Roy is hoping to claim title to his brother's property because Roy's payinUsed car salesman Rudy Russo needs money to run for State Senate, so he approaches his boss Luke. Luke agrees to front him the $10,000 he needs, but then encounters an "accident" orchestrated by his brother Roy, who runs the car lot across the street. Roy is hoping to claim title to his brother's property because Roy's paying off the mayor to put the new interstate through the area. After Luke disappears, it's all out war between the competing car shops, and no nasty trick is off limits as Rudy and his gang fight to keep Roy from taking Luke's property. Then Luke's daughter shows up.... (more)(less)
“Before making all those big blockbusters, very often pushing the envelop visually speaking, Robert Zemeckis made this rather modest comedy (as a matter of fact, it was his second directing feature). Many consider this flick an underrated and forgotten gem and even though I thought it was a decent effort, I can't say I was really blown away by the whole thing. First of all, I have to admit there were many things to enjoy. I really liked this idea of a 3rd rate user cars lot with some 3rd rather sellers. It was also nice to see Kurt Russell doing something else than his usual tough guys and he gave a very good performances. So, I enjoyed most of it but it's too bad they didn't dare to make it even darker, even more cynical. I mean, the whole thing remains rather harmless and, therefore, neve” read more
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Plot: When the owner of a struggling used car lot is killed, it's up to the lot's hot-shot salesman to save the property from falling into the hands of the owner's ruthless brother and used-car rival.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Robert Zemeckis
Stars: Kurt Russell, Jack Warden, Gerrit Graham
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Story: 6 | Story Idea: 7 | Acting: 7 | Score: 6 | Visuals: 6
Overall:
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"Jim the Mechanic: Maroon car, my ass. This motherfucker's red.
Rudy: So. Roy L... What can I do you for?
Roy L. Fuchs: Uhhh... I'd like to talk to my brother.
Rudy: Well, you're gonna have to talk kinda loud. He left for Miami late last night.
Roy L. Fuchs: Miami?
Rudy: Yeah. Miami Beach.
Roy L. Fuchs: Miami Beach?
Jeff: Florida.
Roy L. Fuchs: I know where the fuck Miami Beach is, dummy.
Barbara Jane Fuchs: Come down and see the, uh, mile of cars we have on our lot.
Rudy: Did she jus"
""Fifty bucks never killed anybody."
Kurt Russell is great, but it's the double shot of Jack Warden that makes the movie. Zemeckis' and Gale's sensibilities used to be gloriously anarchistic, a kind of amalgam of their two mentors Spielberg and Milius."
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