Every Which Way but Loose Review

Review of Every Which Way But Loose (1978) by screenqueeen: 👍 3.5/5

Decent SMOKEY AND THE BANDIT riff that informs a good chunk of ROAD HOUSE by way of a more laid-back street-fighting Rocky Balboa, so this has its place in important film history for sure. Clyde never really needed to be in this but it's almost like an added sideshow to get kids into the idea of coming along with mom and dad, as long as they don't ask any questions about why Lynn Halsey-Taylor likes so many men but still has a boyfriend or why Clyde and Philo come out of a naughty-looking movie theater together. Only wish the fights were better done but a role from Ruth Gordon always sweetens the pot for me.