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That was an excellent one.

Self-important, over-dramatic, uninspired.

One of my all time favorites.

More vague impressions of a film from a time when the then very cute Kristy McNichol was the hot commodity on TV and film. Truth is I can't remember much of this film other than my peers mentioning it over and over again, and how it had "Kristy McNichol" in it. That was always followed by "She was in Little Darlings... have you seen 'The Night the Lights Went out in Georgia'"?The movie itself is nothing to brag about. I finally saw it one afternoon, and really didn't quite get the whole thing. In fact, I don't ever remember a single joke or gag. The one thing I remember is Kristy's character driving around this pickup. In fact, that may have been the last shot.What I do recall is a sappy, not so smart, quasi brother-sister road- trip film that seemed a little thin. Maybe it's because I was never a young teenage girl with an alcoholic brother that keeps me from connecting with this film, I don't really know. What I do know is that I slept through part of it.I don't know... did this review help anyone? Probably not, but hey, for what it's worth, I can't remember enjoying it a great deal. If you're a woman who had an older brother with issues, or are a huge Kristy McNichol fan, then there may be something here for you.

This is by far my most favorite movie ever made. I await they day they bring this movie out on DVD! Please??????????Kristy McNichol was awesome and so was Dennis Quaid, they made a good sister/brother team. This movie inspired me in many aspects of my life. As I sit and watch the VHS, the quality wasn't all that great, but I like what the movie is about and what it stands for.Travis Child and Amanda Child set out for a career as a brother/sister team. Their trials and struggles as they set out to become a superstar team. Travis falls in love with a lady along the way, which causes trouble and well, the end of the movie is very sad.

'Sex, action, humour, suspense and great songs!' is what the video jacket reads on this 1981 vehicle for McNichol. The first thing I was expecting when I placed the battered old VHS tape into the VCR was Burt Reynolds and Dom DeLuise to show up with Loni Anderson. Well like those films there's bar room brawls, redneck humour and the handsome hero who finds time to chase a quick bit of T & A before they move on. Loosely based on the Reba Mcentire song of the same name, this movie is a bit more toned down than most of the southern redneck comedies of the early 80's, although there's still enough kitsch fun to make it worth the price of rental. Quaid and McNichol are pretty good in their roles and CAN sing, however Mark Hamill's 'performance' as Conrad, the deputy who tries the win the heart McNichol has to be seen to be believed. This charming little artifact is worth picking up as a double feature to something like 'The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982)' or 'Rhinestone (1984)'.

Yeah, it's cheesy. Dennis Quaid and Kristy McNichol sing, or try to. That just about says it all. But, I grew up watching this movie. It seems like it came on every summer, along with Kristy's other flicks: "Only When I Laugh" and "Little Darlings." I went to great lengths recently to buy the out-of-print video. Seeing it just takes me back. Great cinema? Uh, no. But good for a little nostalgia and fun cheesiness? Definitely.