Just becasue a film may be the worst in the franchise doesn't automatically make it bad - words to live by when approaching this movie.
Really, Smokey and the Bandit 3 is a decent laugh with car chases aplenty, and the charm of Jerry Reed. It's all silly, like why would Snowman even pretend to be the Bandit in the first place? Regardless, it's a hugely enjoyable piece of trash that is perfect for a lazy Sunday afternoon, or even just a Smokey binge in general.
The star of course is the magnificent Jackie Gleason, and quite frankly he's just as good here as in the previous two films. The banter between him and Junior combined with Gleason's delivery is still great, and he can carry the film perfectly well for what it is.
Yes there is a noticeable lack of the Hal Needham touch, but really, don't let the purists drag you down. It's not a great film, but it's fun and there's plenty here to keep you entertained for an hour and a half.
Smokey and The Bandit as a franchise isn't high cinema (not even the first one). It's low brow, grassroots entertainment made for fun and excitement, and this film fits in nicely with that.
Really, Smokey and the Bandit 3 is a decent laugh with car chases aplenty, and the charm of Jerry Reed. It's all silly, like why would Snowman even pretend to be the Bandit in the first place? Regardless, it's a hugely enjoyable piece of trash that is perfect for a lazy Sunday afternoon, or even just a Smokey binge in general.
The star of course is the magnificent Jackie Gleason, and quite frankly he's just as good here as in the previous two films. The banter between him and Junior combined with Gleason's delivery is still great, and he can carry the film perfectly well for what it is.
Yes there is a noticeable lack of the Hal Needham touch, but really, don't let the purists drag you down. It's not a great film, but it's fun and there's plenty here to keep you entertained for an hour and a half.
Smokey and The Bandit as a franchise isn't high cinema (not even the first one). It's low brow, grassroots entertainment made for fun and excitement, and this film fits in nicely with that.