Harockerce What a beautiful movie!

GarnettTeenage The film was still a fun one that will make you laugh and have you leaving the theater feeling like you just stole something valuable and got away with it.

Hadrina The movie's neither hopeful in contrived ways, nor hopeless in different contrived ways. Somehow it manages to be wonderful

Bessie Smyth Great story, amazing characters, superb action, enthralling cinematography. Yes, this is something I am glad I spent money on.

Katherine Anne "My thoughts? Alright, give me a sec, need to digest, I'll be back in one minute" - Husbandafter a beer, he can't describe anything for me because 'we are not in the same boat' 'you know you picked a f###n, f###ed up Russian guy' , 'Whatever you type is good, somehow you know what I think. You got it baby. All I have to do is...you can type a bunch of nonsense and it will be a big success." My husband who is Russian, really likes this movie, and this was his review.But I will elaborate on his evasive mind that wanders in and out of translation. He really liked 'Used Cars'. He is in his late 30's, and only saw it just now, like many immigrants who are trying to live the dream in North America. Now I saw this movie when I was a kid, and my dad rented it, we all had a laugh, and after that, my dad almost bought a car, but we went on Vacation instead. While I'm sure as a kid my husband was enjoying the Black Sea, and a fancy boat ride down the Volga, his impressions on North America would have been forever changed, as he thought everybody over here was shovelling heaps of Gold. He wanted in on the action, and at age 18, somehow made it over here from Russia. So from his point of view, this is one of the 80's movies he missed, and throughly enjoyed. Thank you for a fun movie, my Russian husband liked it. A lot.

thinker1691 Writer, director Robert Zemeckis must have had a great deal of fun making this film. That goes double for the feature star Kurt Russell who plays Rudolph Russo. In addition, audiences get to see the late great Jack Warden playing a duel role as Roy L. Fuchs and Luke Fuchs. The amusing story is of Rudolph Russo, a young ambitious Used Car salesman bent on getting himself elected to the State Senate. To do that, he must raise $60.000 for his party's nomination. The money is soon forthcoming when his immediate boss pledges his support. However, after suffering a heart attack and his boss suddenly dies, Rudy must deal with Luke Fuch's daughter ( Deborah Harmon) and Roy L. who has every intention of claiming the car lot by default. But Rudy has scheming allies to help him, like superstitious Gerrit Graham, Jim the Mechanic (Frank McRae) and Manuel (Alfonso Arau) the across the boarder car dealer. Together, the entire cast which includes Al Lewis, Joe Flaherty and Dub Taylor makes for a fun time for all. The entertaining by-product of the movie is a hilarious collection of exciting stunts, terrific explosions and visual situations. All in all, in many circles, this movie has become a Classic. Recommended for all audiences. ****

winner55 This film appeared at a transitional moment in American comedy, and was beaten at the box-office by the first of what became the dominating type of comic film ever since, "Airplane!". Yet, among the last of the '70s style comedies of outrageous characters in domestic settings (the type finally met its waterloo in the bloated "Blues Brothers," but still managed a convulsively successful finale in "Ghostbusters"), "Used Cars" is among the funniest of its type and era.With most of its budget going to (what else?) used cars, the film still manages a solidly competent look throughout, largely thanks to some real risky one-take stunts and set-pieces. The pacing is swift, and the actors play dead-pan but not so much that we need to take any of this seriously."Used Cars" is also the kind of comedy that satirizes all we hold dear as Americans, but not so bitterly that we are left feeling bad about ourselves; this may be a depiction of us at our worst - but hey, nobody's perfect! Besides, there's just enough of a romantic story attached to remind us of the redemptive power of love - without getting all syrupy-sweet on us.Just excessive enough to get silly without ever being dull, a hearty laugh for any time of day.

quatzdoesdamage No matter how many times i watch Used Cars i never get bored of it. Its crude, rude, shocking and damn right hilarious. They don't make em like this anymore i tell you that now. For such a low budget movie it is so well made and the performances are awesome from Kurt Russell as Rudy, Gerritt Graham as Jeff and Jack Warden as the Fuchs Brothers.Anyone with a good sense of humor will love Used Cars. If you liked this movie i highly recommend the DVD as the commentary by Bob Zemeckis, Bob Gale and Kurt Russell is equally as fun as the film itself. If you haven't seen it what are you waiting for, this knocks the socks off any lousy modern day comedy.