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This 1980 film by director Robert Zemeckis gives no indication of things to come in his career (Contact, Forrest Gump), but it is representative of a certain cynical humor he shared early on with writer-partner Bob Gale. Kurt Russell and Jack Warden star in a sketchy comedy about competing used-car salesmen who resort to outrageous tactics to lure customers away from each other. The jokes, like the characters, are intentionally recycled, self-conscious comic fodder from a baby-boomer's lifetime (such as Gale's or Zemeckis's) of immersion in pop culture. That makes Used Cars more pastiche than original (the film's title itself suggests that), but as such it has some good, if vaguely familiar, laughs in it. Russell, particularly, is very funny as a practiced con man. --Tom Keogh
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L. Weekley Said: used cars vhs comedy ( May. 13th 2010 )
For adults only! Nudity and sexual content is a bit more than younger viewers should watch. Too many instances of blasphemy to suit me or most anyone who are religious.That took much of the comedy out of the movie for me. There are plenty of cuss words to choose from and I don't see why they had to use the name of the High Preist and Saviour of the World to do it. I'm sure the movie is a classic in Hollywood but I should not have purchased it. Madcap Mania to be sure.
The seller delivered the movie very quickly and it was in good condition. Thanks.
M N Teresavage Said: "It's Not Red, It's f@^*n Maroon!" -- Frank McRae ( Mar. 5th 2010 )
Used Cars is one of those comedies that keep people laughing forever. Directed by Robert Zemeckis and has a notable cast with Kurt Russell, Jack Warden, Michael McKean, Gerrit Graham, Frank McRae, and older Al Lewis. The humor is satirical, physical, and black. The humor is very similar John Landis' comedies.
The plot is about a failing used car lot with a devious manager Rudy(Russell), womanizing salesman Jeff(Graham), crude mechanic Jim(McRae), and a heart problemed owner Luke(Warden). Luke's corrupt twin brother Roy(Warden) owns a successful used car lot across the road and wants to buy Luke's lot at all costs. Rudy, Jeff, Jim, and friends resort to crazy antics to gain public attention, boost car sales, ruin Roy's business, and keep Roy off their backs.
The movie is satirical on business and politics in general and automotives. (The following are not spoilers) Rudy is a sterotype of a politician, Jeff is a stereotype of a salesman and/or workaholic, Jim is a stereotype of a blue-collar worker(especially truckers), and Roy is a stereotypical businessman. A big satire on business in this movie is sex, violence, and fraud used in advertising to boost sales.
This movie will please anyone who works in the automotive industry, has worked in the automotive industry, or just loves comedy.
Andrew Seath Said: Its scary how much of this DOES take place in the used car realm ( Jan. 23rd 2010 )
Dont think for a minute some of these stunts ARENT pulled daily in the used car realm...it was like someone was doing a documentry ,not a movie...lol, great movie!
Kenton A. Groombridge Said: This movie is a classic! ( Sep. 17th 2009 )
I first saw this movie when I was 16 - 17 years old. It was one of the funniest movies I ever saw. The second time I saw it is now at 45 years old. It was just as funny as I remember it. I highly recommend it. I would give it five stars, but nothing is perfect.
Larry Tripp Said: Used cars ( Aug. 30th 2009 )
Great movie, Saw it some time ago. & at the price it was a good deal, however I bought for my two grand kids & it was the RAW uncut version.Being a used car dealer since 1968 I will keep it for adult veiwing.