Used Cars (1980)

DIRECTOR: Robert Zemeckis
STUDIO: Columbia Pictures
STARRING: Kurt Russell, Jack Warden, Gerrit Graham
RATING: R
GENRE: Comedy


GRADE: B


Okay, this is the first time I've ever seen a GOOD movie with Kurt Russell in it, but I haven't seen that many. Well, he was barely in "Forrest Gump," but I don't really count that. I haven't seen many Russell films, but after this, I plan to see more.

This was a HILARIOUS movie, that reminds me why the '70s and '80s were the times when true comedy reigned. Basically, this plot is about a couple of guys trying to save their car lot of used cars, and when the owner unexpectedly dies, they have to pretend he's just on vacation to prevent his greedy brother from taking it. The plot thickens when his daughter shows up and she doesn't know he's dead!

Honestly, almost every scene made me laugh and at two lines in particular, I couldn't stop for awhile. I haven't laughed this hard since "Animal House" or "Some Like it Hot."

Unfortuantely, the QUALITY of the film is the bad part. There really isn't much depth or story, just a couple funny scenes that tie together for a plot. The cinematography was pretty well in this movie, as with signature director, Robert Zemeckis. Also, Al Lewis (who was more of a cameo than a role) did an excellent job!

Overall, if you're in the mood for just a silly, no-real-point-to-it kind of movie, this is parfait!