Smokey and the Bandit is and always will be a classic movie that deserves to be held in high regard. The movies' lack of conventional movie components is what keeps this wonderful film from falling into the same banal cycle that every action film tends to do. For those who generally do not enjoy the film, its mainly do to the fact that they crave unrealistic action, and a hard line, drawn out, easy to follow plot, like the Fast and Furious films. Smokey and the Bandit tackles race barriers, disobedience of the law, and sexual misconduct in a manner that keeps viewers from changing the channel. Movies like Smokey and the Bandit are not successful because they are "overhyped" and do not become a classic just because it did well in box office sales in 1977. The film is great because it dared to be different. The rebellious protagonist of the film, Burt Reynolds A.K.A the bandit, was always a step ahead of "the Smokey's" and rightfully so, for it only added to and developed his character as the baddest cowboy om the road. Classic Movie. Always worth a watch.

I quite enjoyed this movie.it was entertaining and funny. The acting was good. Sally Field and Jackie Gleason were stand outs in my opinion, although Burt Reynolds and Jerry Reed were also good. The plot was kinda silly but in a good way. The film is not trying to be something more than it is.it knows it's silly. Would I watch again? I sure would. in fact I have watched it several times, and I found I enjoyed it as much each time.as long as you don't take I too seriously going in and you know what you're for, you might enjoy the film. There's not much more that I can say,other than take a chance. You might be surprised. for me, Smokey and the Bandit is an 8/10

One of the best comedies of all time. Gleason came out of his shell of never working blue, which is what made this movie. Beyond the cool factor of the car, in my opinion possibly the coolest car ever, and Burt Reynolds as the Bandit Buford T. Justice is amazing. The fact that anyone could not like this movie is simply insane to me. There is so many lines many people to this day I hear say, and everyone laughs. Burt Reynolds is forever the Bandit, and Gleason to me will always be Smokey lol. But seriously the movies is light hearted and funny. It's not t be taken seriously, and that's why it's a classic, and to me an all time top 10 comedy movie.

I remember this movie fondly from my childhood, and must say that it was actually every bit as entertaining as I remembered it to be. And despite being from 1977, it actually holds up its own quite well even in 2016.This is definitely a typical Burt Reynolds movie, with his usual charm and spot on acting talent. And there was a great chemistry between Burt Reynolds and Sally Field.The storyline in "Smokey and the Bandit" is quite simple, but entertaining. The Bandit (Burt Reynolds) and The Snowman (Jerry Reed) have to drive a shipment of beers from Taxarkana to Atlanta in 48 hours. But the road is long, hard and many highway patrolmen want to stop the notorious Bandit; none more than Sheriff Buford T. Justice (Jackie Gleason)."Smokey and the Bandit" is an entertaining movie that can be watched by everyone in the family no matter how old or young. Cars, humor, good cast, comedy, what's not to like?