Dreadfully Boring

It's not great by any means, but it's a pretty good movie that didn't leave me filled with regret for investing time in it.

It’s an especially fun movie from a director and cast who are clearly having a good time allowing themselves to let loose.

There are moments that feel comical, some horrific, and some downright inspiring but the tonal shifts hardly matter as the end results come to a film that's perfect for this time.

When I see a movie such as "Every Which Way but Loose" being given 3, 2 or 1 star that's just some sort of nerd hate I just can't relate to. No, this isn't an Oscar winner or was it even in contention but, it is a fun movie. I could go on and point out all the short-comings thin plot, some down-right infantile gags, cartoonish characters a theme song you won't be able to get out of your head no matter how hard you try (trust me, you want it outta there too!) But that's also the charm of this classic. Every Which Way was not created to make you think, pull at your heart-strings or make you cheer for the underdog. This is just a turn your mind off and enjoy the ride sort of film. It's not particularly violent, profane or gratuitous nor was it when it was made 40yrs ago either.The most objectionable bit of the film is Ma's dirty old lady mouth. Played by Ruth Gordon, Ma steals the show with her potty talk, work with a shot-gun and contempt for Clint Eastwood's Orangutan Clyde. Trying to stay completely un-biased (it's hard 'cuz I sure do have a soft spot for this flick) I'd have to give this movie 4 stars alone just on the strength of her performance. Add a star for Clyde the ape (another fine job there!) and another star for that fantastic infantile humor, cartoon bikers and a movie that allows you to just turn your brain off and enjoy the show.It ain't art but it sure is fun and it's got an orangutan that gives the finger out of a moving pick'em up truck. What's to hate!?

There are many road movies out there, but not many with an with an Ape in tow.The plot moves on nicely as it gathers up more characters on Clint's trail throughout the film.In a way, rather similar to the Blue Brothers, but with more primates and knuckle fights. Comedy all the way through with some great acting except for Sandra Locke.Oh Clint - why did you succumb to that? And why on Earth did you marry her!If it's on TV I'm normally drawn back into it.Favourite scene? The Black Widow tattoo scene - hilarious!

*Review May Contain Spoilers*PLOT: Philo Beddoe, a trucker and brawler, is accompanied by his friend Orville, and his pet orangutan, Clyde to drive across the country in hopes of finding Philoe's love Lynn Halsey-Taylor. Along the way, Philo manages to get an entire biker gang known as the Black Widows and a couple of police officers after him.MY THOUGHTS: This is a Clint Eastwood movie with a different tone and concept of the rest. Its kinda random and sticks out from the others he has done. However, I love this picture. Its so entertaining and funny. The fact that this character ticks off an entire biker gang and police officers and comes out on top at the end is hilarious. Te film pokes fun at the cops and the typical "tough" bikers that people think of and I enjoy it. Beddoe's no care and tough as nails attitude make it funny. He's your average guy.PROS/CONS: I love the fighting and the humour. Its an entertaining picture. But, to some, the country music may become annoying and the love may slow it down. But, the hilarious bikers, Clyde, and the friendship between Orville and Philo make it stay afloat. OVERALL: 8/10

I was amazed as I sat and watched this film. "Every Which Way But Loose" was the second highest grossing (no pun intended) film of 1978...and yet it's practically plot-less and a completely brainless film. It's not 100% terrible, but it is pretty bad--especially as the film becomes tiresome the longer it goes. But, despite this, because it made so much money (people were apparently VERY easy to please in 1978), they soon made a sequel--which I can pretty much guarantee you I'll never be watching! Clint Eastwood plays a guy who loves to bare knuckle fight. Often he does it to win prize money, often he does it just because someone irritated him. Throughout the film, Eastwood gets in one fight after another--and this tended to disrupt the plot--what little there was of it. Eventually, a group of bikers and off-duty cops who he's beaten up go looking for him. But, since Eastwood has gone on a road trip to find a woman he's smitten with (Sondra Locke), they spend much of the movie looking for him--and they end up going on a road trip after him.The film is absolutely stupid in parts. Clyde the Orangutan was at times a bit funny, but talk about contrived!! Ma (Ruth Gordon) cursed like a sailor and was violent. This was supposed to be funny, but like the ape, it wore thin pretty quickly. In addition, there is the dopey biker gang (sort of like the Three Stooges times three) who just seem too stupid and ineffectual to be anything other than comic relief. There are also fart jokes, belching, punch sound effects that make bad martial arts films seem realistic and the like thrown in to boot. It's really the sort of stuff 13 year-olds love laughing at--but I just thought it was all pretty tiresome and well beneath the talents of Eastwood. Add lots of punching and country music and you pretty much get the point of the film. Fortunately, after wasting his time on this movie (and making a bazillion dollars) he went on to far better things. Geez...I feel stupider just for having watched the film!By the way, during the 'funny' sequence where the two guys are shooting at cans and spouting numbers, watch the can that is hit--you can see the strings pulling it!