Cannonball Run II

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Cannonball Run II

This film was a true tragedy, but not the story itself. The fact was, this film had at least ten different actors who have all carried the lead role in some other movies, and they wasted every last one of them. How many other movies do you get Jackie Chan co-starred with Dean Martin, or for that matter Telly Savalas with Tony Danza? How could they waste such a varied and diverse cast? None of the characters is the least bit interesting, there is no scene which is even remotely funny, and it has no plot at all. None whatsoever. If poorly done foreign accents, an occasional car crash, and a scene shot inside a Vegas casino are your idea of humor (and if you have recently taken in a large quantity of controlled substance) this film is for you. Otherwise, marvel at the cast listings, and the supreme waste of human potential that is this movie.

The original "Cannonball Run" was okay, but had some bad points. "Cannonball Run II" is worse and is all bad points. No one seems to care in this movie: it's just biding time between lame-brained crashes and stupid sight gags. Reynolds and the others should be ashamed. Yeah, ashamed all the way to the bank. There is not one truly funny moment in this unnecessary sequel. None. From beginning to end. Just desperation. I finally had to look away. My head hurt and tears were welling up in my eyes. I had been taken advantage of by another sequel. When will I ever learn? No stars. Sorry, Dom: even you were boring.

First, I must admit with great shame that I've seen this movie at least fifteen times. But it's back when I was a teenager. At the time, I felt like this one was a sure classic. Times change. Thank god! This is a very stupid movie with tasteless humor and bad acting. A lot of cameos by famous stars didn't save the movie. Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. appear in this one, so is Telly Savalas, Jackie Chan, Tony Danza, Henry Silva and Frank Sinatra. I guess the only interesting aspect is the concept of the race itself. It would be great to be part of one of those trek! I give it 4 out 10. Watch it on TV but don't pay for the rental.

Most of the all-star cast from the original return for this high-adrenaline dud as once again we follow Burt Reynolds and Dom DeLuise (and love interests Marilu Henner and Shirley MacLaine) as they try to win a cross-country race. It is amazing that so many likable performers could be together for such an utterly terrible motion picture. This is a rehash of its predecessor and it amazes me that the first would make enough money to even warrant another installment. I guess everyone wanted to see Burt Reynolds fail on the silver screen in the early-1980s. Turkey (0 stars out of 5).

I'm not sure what people were expecting to see when taking in this movie. I totally expected a fun peice of fluff with some action and car chases mixed in. That's what I got. Sure, you'll laugh at yourself for laughing at some of the jokes, but try not to be ashamed of it! I thought Shirley MacLaine, and Marilu Henner were most charming, and the cast in general has great comedic chemistry. If you have a funny bone, you will have a good time with this. 7/10

i grew-up on watching this movie. i saw this one before i saw the first one. the first one is good,but i like this one better. cannonball run II,is a very funny movie. i think only laid-back people like these type of movies. i have watched this movie since the late 80's. i never really get tired of it. it's maybe one of my favorite movies of all time! the cast is one of the best if not (THE) best cast ever in a movie. i think the monkey is the funniest thing in this movie. but others are funny too. i give cannonball run II ***1/2 out of ****

Spoilers herein. Wonder why we don't see this formula more? We had `Mad, Mad World,' and the recent `Rat Race.' There was also a cartoon series `Wacky Racers,' but other than that nothing I recall. So although the formula is well defined and apparently successful, it is way down on the list of most-selected templates. Strange. Because it has worked. One of the advantages of the form is that lots of personalities are involved in small scenes, so there are lots of opportunities to register a laugh. It only takes a few successful touchstones to satisfy the audience and most viewers forget the nonfunny parts. Just wondering. There's a simple self-referential trick here: most teams devise a skit to fool the police. Lots of little plays-within-the play.

Cannonball Run II (1984) was made after the surprisingly successful first film. But the movie going audience wasn't ready for another film like the first one. This time Burt and company are back with another race with a cast of even more desperate-for-work-actors. This time the cast looks like a line up at Lake Tahoe. Another race, another bunch of washed up's and has beens hamming up the joint. Bad movie with very few laughs. The magic has ran out and the film stank up the box office. Sadly, no more Cannonball films featuring the once sucessful Dom De Luise/Burt Reynolds team. Most of the film's "stars" faded into obscurity after this one did it's best impression of "Little Boy". Ka-boom!! If it wasn't for Jackie Chan, Golden Harvest would have fallen apart. Because not only did this one sank like the Bismarck but the other production Megaforce did equally bad as well. Leave well enough alone. Bad movie, nothing worth watching. F xxx