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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
I want the ORIGINAL version of this film, September 21, 2004
This review is from: Smokey & The Bandit 3 [VHS] (VHS Tape)
There are two version of this movie. In the original version of "Smokey and the Bandit 3", Jackie Gleason plays the Bandit *and* the Sheriff. It is VERY strange. I saw it in the original theatrical release. They pulled it and remade it soon afterwards because it confused audiences.
The original needs to be seen. It is bizzare, but work being seen just because of the schizophrenic nature of Jackie Gleason's performance.
It is even meantioned in "Bill and Ted Go To Hell" (aka "Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey".)
If anyone is listening, please release the original version on widescreen DVD. It needs to be seen!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
This could have been something special...., October 30, 2003
This review is from: Smokey & The Bandit 3 [VHS] (VHS Tape)
I'm gonna go out on a limb here by saying that most people my age (20) don't watch the Honeymooner's, and might not be familiar with Smokey & The Bandit. Me however, am a fan of both... but for the first time in my life, I feel anger toward the (sadly, no longer with us) Jackie Gleason. Without his portrayal of Buford T. Justice, I must say the series wouldn't have been the same. But Smokey & The Bandit 3 was an alright film that was seriously hurt by 2 things. First being the absence of Burt Reynolds (and Sally Field, of course). 2nd being the spotlight stealing Jackie Gleason. His ego stole the show, when they SHOULD have waited for Burt Reynolds to finish his other films. Smokey and The Bandit WITHOUT the real bandit? come on. However, I did enjoy Jerry Reed getting to "Wooo Hooo, Play the Bandit!" This movie could have been a bridge to a Smokey & The Bandit 4, with The Real Bandit making his return, with Frog (Field) and SnowMan (Reed). But I give this movie a two. It has it's moments, but the end literally choked me up when I realized it WAS the end. Avoid depression and stick to Smokey 1 & 2. I'm fighting back tears to write this Review. Maybe someday they'll do Smokey & The Bandit 4, and do it RIGHT (with Burt, Sally and Jerry), and wake me up from this nightmare that I refuse to let ruin the dream.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Smokey and the Bandit 3, September 15, 2002
This review is from: Smokey & The Bandit 3 [VHS] (VHS Tape)
This movie was an insult to the viewer and the talent of a great performer(Gleason). Even Jackie Gleason's tremendous comedic talent couldn't save this turkey. Jerry Reed's a pretty good singer, he should keep at it, because without Burt Reynolds to play to, he's lost as an actor. The entire cast was cardboard, no zest, it was as though they were trapped in a contract and were doing their least to fulfull it. The plot was weak, if not non-existent. The stunts were boring and ill-timed. The video was a waste of money and not worth watching, unless you like the 10 seconds of T&A in the nudist camp. I didn't. Smokey and the Bandit was a good "B" car chase movie and deserves the kudos it got. They should have took the money and run because it's been all down hill with the sequels.
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