The Bandit is racing, when he's given the big challenge, 28hrs - bring back some Coors beer from Texas to Altanta in Georga. This is illegal, it's bootlegging, but this isn't going to stop the bandit! The task is daunting - but The Bandit wants to do it. The Snowman is not so enthuastic, but he soon becomes enthrauled in the action. The Snowman takes the 18 wheeler, and The Bandit gets a Trans An. The race is on, but a few complications lead this movie onto a high speed ride trans-state.

This film is harmless fun - Reynolds is funny, and Gleason works well with him too. There's no bitter hate, the boys are having healthy competitive fun and there's no guns, something which you have to admire. You could easily sit down with the family and enjoy this movie. I do think it's a bit dated, but the fun element and the banter on the CBs makes this a classic that should really be in your DVD collection.

At this low price, who could refuse?


Brilliant Gleason!   February 18, 2004
 3 out of 4 found this review helpful

Well, what can I say about Sheriff Buford T. Justice other than the brilliance of a man through the smallest little moves,sound, look in his eye. Had it not been for the Sheriff, this film would have absolutely no value to me. It can be watched again and again, discovering yet more little gems in there. Yes, it is not exactly an "A" class film, but that's not relevant here. I have had hours of entertainment with both family and friends, laughing at little things the Sheriff said or did. Take another look at the scene in the bar, where the Sheriff and Bandit actually come face to face, or how the Sheriff introduces himself to the film, when he addresses 3 kids about to steal a car. Priceless humour.