Viva Knievel!

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Allan C @RT15713161 Jul 12 A Gloriously Ridiculous Vanity Project Viva Knievel (1974) *** Viva Knievel! is an astonishingly goofy vanity project, with Evel Knievel playing an impossibly heroic version of himself amid drug smugglers, motorcycle stunts, and an overqualified supporting cast. The film is often laughably bad, but its sheer absurdity, and the sight of Gene Kelly, Leslie Nielsen, and Dabney Coleman along for the ride, makes it impossible not to enjoy on some level. SEE LETTERBOXED FOR FULL REVIEW See more mark G @Mark_Alan_G. Jul 10 Silly and dated as hell, but still, somewhat entertaining. If you really want a movie with a 1970s vibe, I don't think you can find one more so than this. And they're actually some pretty quality actors in this movie, maybe not doing their best work, but still famous. Put your mind on idle and enjoy. See more CodyZamboni Z @CodyZamboni 11/13/2024 Watchable , Campy. Evel contemplates retirement, Helps alcoholic friend reunite with his son, Finds romance, Battles drug dealers in Mexican desert, Popping wheelies and doing alot of unremarkable jumps, Evel does manage to be the movie's most charismatic person, Considerable since he goes up against Hollywood pros like Gene Kelly, Red Buttons, and Leslie Nielsen, Supporting cast includes Dabney Coleman, Frank Gifford, Lauren Hutton who looks amazing, and Marjoe Gortner surprises by not playing a total sleaze. See more 11/22/2020 This isn't a great movie by any stretch of the imagination but it is an enjoyable one. The character version of Evel Knievel in this movie (to distinguish from the real person) reminds me a lot of the character versions of himself that El Santo would play on film. See more 07/27/2016 This film probably isn't as faithful to the real Knievel as it tries to be, which makes him a bit silly at times. Otherwise- it's a pretty long dull movie. The drama isn't that exciting, and the plot is very generic. It never gets as exciting as you'd think it would be. See more 02/01/2015 Clearly an Evel Knieval vanity project and a somewhat fascinating one. Leslie Nielsen is the bad guy and it's kind of awesome. See more Read all reviews

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