Smokey and the Bandit

            The second movie for my blog is another classic. Smokey and the Bandit came out in 1977 and it’s an action packed film that will keep you entertained the whole way through. Any guy who loves fast cars, crazy driving, and southern traditions will love this movie. Smokey and the Bandit is a wild ride that will keep you sitting at the edge of the seat until the end.

            The Bandit, played by Burt Reynolds, is offered a chance to make some serious cash in 28 hours. Big and Little Enos are looking for two crazy drivers willing to do the impossible for some big bucks. The Bandit and his trucker Cledus (Snowman) jump at the mention of $80,000 and get the car and truck rolling. They have to drive 1800 miles from Georgia to Texas and back in just 28 hours. However, their precious cargo will be 400 cases of Coors beer, which at this time, was only legally distributed to certain states west of the Mississippi. If they get caught, they will be charged will bootlegging and be in some serious trouble. Bandit and Snowman pick up the cargo and are on their way back when they run into a runaway bride. She joins the pair and ends up bringing more baggage than the Bandit was hoping for. She just happened to run away from a wedding with Sherriff Buford T. Justice’s son. The sheriff will not be humiliated and starts a cross country pursuit for the legendary Bandit. After fights, hot pursuits, and a little help from his southern C.B. radio trucker buddies the bandit is able to make it back to the finish line with minutes to spare. The pursuit is not over however, the Bandit and his gang hop into the Enos’s Cadillac and are headed off for their second mission, double or nothing.

            After watching the movie, I would give this movie 4 out of 5 stars. It is exciting from the very beginning to the end. I believe this is a good movie for guys, because it is full of fast cars, hot pursuit chases, beer, fights, and lots of action. Smokey and the Bandit shows what American Muscle is all about with the Pontiac Trans Am and their specially painted Peterbuilt. If you like action packed movies, I highly suggest Smokey and the Bandit.

Animal House

            When thinking of movies based on college, Animal House always is my first choice. This movie is hilarious from the very beginning until the credits roll. The purpose of my blog is to find good movies that specifically are for guys and to review them. The review will consist of a description of the plot, a rating, and reasons why the movie is a good choice for guys.

            The Delta Tau Chi Fraternity is the only thing standing in the way of Dean Wormer’s idea of a perfect college. Bluto, Otter, D-day, Larry (Pinto), Kent (Flounder), and the rest of the Deltas are a bunch of party animals. There never is a dull moment in the Delta house.  They have mastered the art of partying all the time and cheating to get grades good enough to stay in school. However, they fall into the trap of the Omegas when Bluto and D-day steal a copy of the test with the wrong answers. These test scores lower their GPAs so bad that they only have one strike left with Dean Wormer. With one strike left, what did they do? They threw a toga party! After breaking the rules once again, the dean happily revokes their charter and takes away all their belongings. Bluto describes the sad event as, “Seven years of college down the drain.” After a quick pep talk, the Deltas go to work on a plan to seek revenge on Dean Wormer and the Omegas. They create the “deathmobile” float and wreak havoc during the homecoming parade.

            I believe Animal House is a great movie for guys. On a scale of 5 stars I give this movie 4 out of 5. Animal House was released in 1978. If a movie can still be funny after over 30 years, it is amazing. The movie is full of nonstop jokes, sight gags, good music, cool cars, and lots of action. They’re living the college life that everyone thinks is the way it should be for guys during this time period of their lives. If you like other National Lampoon’s movies then you have to check this one out. It is a classic and it will definitely keep you laughing the whole way through.