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John Schneider's Collier & Co. -- Hot Pursuit!

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I always loved the "Dukes of Hazzard" but unfortunately I never found a movie that has all what made that TV-show so special:clean humour,great car scenes,family values,friendship,romance and much more.With "Collier & Co -Hot Pursuit" John Schneider made such a movie.He and his family put so much love and all their hearts into this movie and that's exactly what you see when you watch it.It's entertainment for the whole family at its best.You simply forget your everyday troubles for a while and do nothing but laughing,enjoying and feeling great.We need and want much more like that, so,John: PLEASE,make a second part!!!!!!

John Schneider's best movie so far!
In this film he basically did everything himself.

He wrote, directed, financed, starred in...name it and he did it for this film!

This movie is about JR Collier, a racecar driver fresh off the circuit, who is in the business of selling cars. How he does this is by racing other drivers for their cars, pink slip for pink slip.

On one such race for a Shelby, JR wins the car, but inside the car there is a package that belongs to one "Mr. Fanning."
And, throughout the entire movie "Mr. Fanning" tries desperatly to get the package back.

There are hilarious chases between JR and Tex and Shorty that have Dukes of Hazzard references that go really well with the film.
Now, the only bad thing was the special effects, but hey they are good concidering what John had to work with.

Everything in this movie is brilliant and wonderfully put together by John, and I look forword to Collier & Co II and you should too.

So, people go out and buy this movie.
No Dukes memorabilia collection would be complete without it!

What a fantastic family movie. It has everything for all ages. My whole family loved this film. My Kids and their Great Grandfather found something to laugh with while watching this film. Congratulations on making a movie from the heart. There is a plot and it captures your attention from beginning to end. Finally a movie that is not all about the special effects, and how far the envelope of decency can be pushed. This movie should be in everyone's library.

Home Run! Thanks for a great picture, can't wait for the sound track, and for Collier & Co. II. I have only had my copy of the DVD for a couple of days, and I have seen it three times already.

I enjoyed this movie very much. Yes, this movie feels more like the old "Dukes of Hazzard", but it was much more enjoyable then the Poorly done Theatrical movie of a few years back. John Schnieder did so many things behind the scenes raising the money, directing etc he reminds me of the late H.B "Toby" Halicki who was well noted for financing and acting in several car films most notably the original "gone in 60 seconds" from the 70's. All in all I advise anyone who likes fun car chase movies that the whole family can watch to pick this one up. Also there is a sequel in production.

"Collier & Co. - Hot Pursuit" is a home movie which John Schneider made for his fans. It is a comedy suitable for all ages to watch. There is something for everyone. Comedy, action, stunt driving, and more abound. Do you like the TV series The Dukes of Hazzard? If so, then you will love this movie. You know the ingredients...wonderful good guys, not so bad bad guys, and even that 1969 Dodge Charger...orange of course...named Traveler after the legendary horse of the even more legendary General Lee. This movie stars John Schneider, his wife Elly, his daughters Karis and Leah, his son Chasen, and his mother Shirley. This is actually a two-disc set consisting of the movie and many special features. The special features include a director's commentary and a cast commentary on the movie. They also include a music video "Traveler" written and performed by Las Vegas two-time entertainer of the year Paul Casey. This movie has something for everyone. I recommend it highly!

Yes, I own the Dukes of Hazard DVD series. This is a fantastic "bait and switch" movie. The whole family watches hours of Dukes of Hazard DVDs and this fits right in to the 'do the right thing" theme. The movie budget was less than movies that you see in the theater. Yes, you can tell the difference, do not let that stop you from buying this movie. Plot was very good with lots of neat cars in the movie.

I got the movie I ordered yesterday in the mail. "Hot Pursuit" staring John Schneider. I sat down to watch it last night. (10/19/2011) My son was at the computer at the time. Let's just say he actually gravitated from the computer to the couch to watch the movie with me. He has never done that before. I asked my son what he thought when it was over. He said, "It's entertaining." He's not the kind of person to sit down with me and watch a movie with me. I did have to explain the difference between the name of the car in "Hot Pursuit" and the one in "The Dukes of Hazzard" but that's okay. His Asperger's Syndrome was working over time on him.

Now for my review. It was good. Only 1 swear word in it. There was some questionable behavior in it. Such as backing over what were to be motorcycles in a handicap parking stall. Something that only a hothead would think of doing. Hm... It was a likable movie I would say. Of course I am a Dukes of Hazzard fan and this movie (Hot Pursuit) had some of that in it. I don't want to give too much away. It was a nice movie and I'll pop it in the DVD machine and watch it again and my son will to. Oh please get the one where you have 2 DVD's in the same package if you are going to buy this movie. It is a family movie.

I like this movie. It's so different from the CG-loaded sci-fi I usually get. It's obviously meant to follow up or pay homage to Dukes of Hazzard (a show I enjoy!).

This DVD has an unusual beginning: John Schneider will thank you for purchasing the DVD, talk about how you can buy it in bulk to resell, and explain that he put the whole thing together as a labor of love, involving his family and friends. It's a fairly good story that opens with John (playing JR Collier) about to hustle someone (would Bo Duke have done that?) and continues with decent lines, decent funny moments throughout (almost Hazzard style), a little bit of scariness, and some fancy driving on dirt roads. JR drives a Dodge Charger he named Traveler. The sidekick is a version of Cooter put into a big fancy garage. The bad guys are threatening but won't really scare anyone (one good ol' boy wears a Roscoe-esque hat). The special effects are just enough to make a point. Throughout the movie is a family struggle that honestly tugged at my heart. John's acting is great, his wife is charming, their daughter is like the tomboy next door. I think the two cute towheads in the restaurant scene are Schneiders and credit is given to a son working behind the scenes. As other reviewers mentioned, the sound is nothing to brag about. Also the movie is presented in full format rather than widescreen. All-in-all, it gave me the feeling that some cousins whose company I enjoy, but don't get to see very often, have put together this film to entertain anyone who loves the core features of The Dukes of Hazzard.

Note: You won't get extras on this DVD, as there is supposedly another out there released several months after this one, but there is a short bloopers track after the movie that features a very funny nod to his role on the TV show Smallville.

In case you didn't know, here is a little trivia that will make watching this movie more interesting: Bo Duke was supposedly patterned after Jerry Rushing who ran moonshine in a car he named Traveler before going into stock car racing, and The Dukes of Hazzard was compiled in part by stories Jerry (JR?) told Gy Waldron.

I'm a die-hard Dukes fan that even collects some Dukes related memorabilia. I have been to "Cooter's Place" in Sperryville, VA (Not there anymore, I heard), and have met Ben J. briefly - nice guy! I have the greatest respect for John S. and wish him lots of good fortune from the airing of the original series, as well as for his efforts in making this movie, - however it is one I would not watch more than once. If you've seen all the Dukes of Hazard series and are looking for something more, I would encourage you to check out "Moonrunners". It was the original movie that the Dukes of Hazard series was later loosely based on. I know some will say I shouldn't be comparing "Collier & Co. Hot Pursuit" to the Dukes series, but in my humble opinion, this isn't even a good "car movie".

I like the movie but the packaging is faulty, it says the movie is one one disc of the two provided and it is actually on the other disc.