Karry Best movie of this year hands down!

Matialth Good concept, poorly executed.

Izzy Adkins The movie is surprisingly subdued in its pacing, its characterizations, and its go-for-broke sensibilities.

Zlatica One of the worst ways to make a cult movie is to set out to make a cult movie.

Paul Magne Haakonsen Oddly enough, I didn't get around to watching "Hooper" before now. Well, there is a reason for that; as I haven't actively been seeking out Burt Reynolds movies to watch.It should be said that they had a good cast in the movie, which included Burt Reynolds, Sally Fields, Jan Michael Vincent and more on the cast list. The actors and actresses did put on good acting performances throughout the movie.But the story was very mediocre and generic at best, and you never really got drawn into the storyline.It seemed like a rather half-hearted attempt at putting out another movie with Reynolds and Fields on the billing.

John austin Somebody wrote a while back that Burt Reynolds tarnished his reputation with movies like Smokey & the Bandit and Hooper, but I don't think Burt cried too many tears into his satin pillow over that criticism. Good 'ol boy comedies were big in the 1970s, and Reynolds made himself some tall cash with theses movies, as did others like Clint Eastwood. Take a look at Robert Redford in The Electric Horseman, and even Ryan O'Neal in The Main Event for some examples of how others tried to cash in on blue collar comedy. He knew what he was getting himself into. After all, you make these movies for the public, not the critics. Take it for what it is. It's a thin plotted story about Sonny Hooper, the greatest stuntman in Hollywood, and that's all you really need to know going in. It's worth watching for the supporting cast if nothing else. You'll see James Best, Bob Tessier, Adam West, Terry Bradshaw, Brian Keith and plenty of others hamming this one up from start to finish. Jan Michael Vincent gets a huge part in this as "Ski," the up and coming young stuntman trying to knock Hooper off the top of the Hollywood ladder.There are good stunts throughout- helicopters jumps, car chases, etc. Don't miss the all-out bar fight at the Palomino Club.That's worth the price of admission by itself. Yeah, it's all pretty stupid, but you'll enjoy watching it. You'll probably wish someone could make something as entertaining today.

Prismark10 This is an easy going, light hearted comedy drama which Burt Reynolds effortlessly churned out in the 1970s. Nothing much to tax your brain and plenty of stunts to keep his fans happy. The film is loosely based on the experiences of director Hal Needham who used to be a stuntman himself and serves as a tribute to stunt-men everywhere.Reynolds is a veteran Hollywood stuntman who works hard and plays harder but is spurred on to do better when a rival emerges (Jan Michael Vincent) who is fitter, takes better care of himself and younger. The two become friends after a bar brawl but begin an escalating but friendly rivalry with the stunts becoming more and more spectacular and dangerous that climaxes in a rocket car stunt.Sally Field pops up as Reynold's girlfriend. There is a roster of stolid supporting actors from Adam West, Brian Keith, John Marley, Robert Klein.The film is easy going, charming and fun. The stunts keep the action moving. There is good chemistry between Vincent and Reynolds but its also easily forgettable like a lot of Reynold's output from that era.

lost-in-limbo Another light-hearted, but likable throwaway comedy drama by Burt Reynolds and at that time his girlfriend Sally Field. Probably my favourite of the crop. As Reynolds plays a legendary Hollywood stuntman Sonny Hooper who's spurred on by a young rival Ski Chinski (Michael Jan Vincent), as the pair prepare for one very outrageous stunt which could cost their lives. This caper might have some serious consequences within, but everything is done in a confidently bright and breezy manner ("Sonny, you're all heart") that you'll be hard pressed not to see these character overcome the dangers and stress of their professions. It basically makes light of everything. The plot is thin with no real excuse other than to spontaneously display one exciting stunt showpiece after another while filling the gaps with rowdy camaraderie (the dying breed getting into trouble) and rib-tickling high-jinks. The finale is spectacularly staged in movie magic. It shows in the faces of cast that everyone is having a good time with it. Reynolds is perfectly laid-back delivering the usual quota of snappy wisecracks. Jan Vincent is fittingly stolid as the young stuntman learning the ropes from a master and Field brings a charming independence to her role. There's very good support in the likes of Brian Keith, Adam West, Terry Bradshaw, John Marley, Robert Klein, James Best and Robert Tessier. Enjoyably carefree, but colourful time-waster."You should drink more. Nothing hurts when you're numb."