Well, this "film" was a wasted opportunity!

Rating: 2/10 (25 September 2019)

"The Cannonball Run" (1981), this "movie" is an example of a mess from beginning to end. However, when I first heard of this "film" and it's story along with it's star-studded cast, I was blown away. I thought: "I need to check this out! So much all-star talent, with a brilliant story concept. They can't possibly screw it up!" But, to my surprise, they did. The film makers really screwed up this "movie" badly. Here's something interesting to point out, "The Cannonball Run" is based on an actual real event. During the 1970's, there was an illegal racing event that took place, known as Cannonball Baker Sea-To-Shining-Sea Memorial Trophy Dash. Which was also known as the Cannonball Baker and of course known as the Cannonball Run. That was the inspiration behind this "movie". A brilliant concept, but such terrible execution in this "film". It has a terrible story, the acting is all over the place, most of the special effects are dated, and even the soundtrack is kind of lousy! As far as the "story" in this "movie" goes, there's very little to no plot. All it shows is a group of idiots racing across America with lazy jokes and one-liners. Seriously, did anybody proof read the script? A little rewrite would have gone a long way! The only good parts were the opening logo (IT MADE ME LAUGH A LITTLE), and the opening credits were exhilarating. But after that, it all goes downhill. If only the whole "movie" was as good as the opening logo and opening credits, it would surely have been a classic. As far as the cast goes, the casting is one of the most memorable in all of cinema, the cast list shown on the poster and credits is any way. So many talented actors, but such a wasted opportunity. This "film" takes very little to no advantage of it's monumental cast. I hate when that happens in a movie, when there's a great cast of actors, and they aren't utilized to their full potential. That really aggravates me to no end, I could scream! If I was making a movie with a cast this huge and star-studded, I would be going to town with each and every one of them and be taking advantage of them all as much as possible. Think about it, how often do you see a great cast like this? Let alone, get the opportunity to work with such a big ensemble cast like this? It's like the producers knew that this "movie" was going to be a flop, so they cast as many A-list actors as possible to lure moviegoers in to watch it so it could make money at the box office, and we fell for it. Talk about wasted potential! There aren't that many special effects, but whatever special effects they do have are kind of cheesy and have not aged well. The soundtrack is lazy, and it sounds like it was rushed together at the last minute! Most of the songs are good, but they are just added in haphazardly. Another film that suffers the same problem with it's soundtrack is "Battleship" (2012). That soundtrack is also lazy, and haphazardly put together as well! The only good thing in this "movie" are the sets/locations. I love seeing the changing scenery and landscapes as the "film" travels across the country. I was very disappointed with this "movie", so much wasted potential and such a wasted opportunity! I'm giving this "film" only 1 out of 5 stars on my scale, which equates to 2 out of 10 IMDB stars. Stay away from this "movie"! If you're looking for a great road-racing comedy film, watch "Smokey and the Bandit" (1977) instead. That movie is phenomenal, and actually funny and exciting! "The Cannonball Run" is nothing more than just a "Smokey and the Bandit" wannabe. You'd be better off sitting this "movie" out! Trust me, I'm saving you 95 minutes of your time.