Big Bad John

All in all, Big Bad John was a hilarious, and touching movie. If you want romance, tragedy, and humor, this movie's got it. If you're a fan of the song (like I am) you pretty much know how it ends. But if you don't, or do and want to watch it anyway, I strongly recommend this movie. Jack Elam and Jimmy Dean are a hilarious pair with great chemistry. However, I wouldn't recommend this movie to strict urban folk. You have to understand where these people are supposed to be coming from, and only a handful of us are left. But even a few urban folk might understand it, and appreciate it for what it is: a good, down home movie that'll make you laugh, cry, and be inspired.

Doug English as Big Bad John steals the movie. He definitely deserved more recognition but as one of only 4 men to hold the record for most career safeties in the NFL (4) I think he did all right! As far as the plot, direction, and sound effects this movie was very middle of the road for it's day. The love scenes were cut for budgetary reasons but rumor has it all the females on set were totally into Big Bad John, often referring to Doug English as Big Good Dougie Doug, way before Dougie Doug was even a thing.

So in summary, good luck finding this movie on DVD. Supposedly it's a cult classic in the North Korea but Kim Jong Un has all the copies locked up in his palace.

Can't find this on DVD yet, still got old VHS tape. Love Jack Elam, can tolerate Dean, and Bo Hopkins is great. He tells that punk; "Don't mess with me boy i've had a very rough day i'll jerk them lips off your head and whistle Dixie." Best line. When they are driving the truck and Elam flips a switch - hilarious. Is good all in all. The song, somehow you never forget it.

I was expecting the plot to follow the song, but it didn't. Decent cast, but they did not deliver. The plot was thin, weak, slow, and the acting was mediocre at best. If you are not expecting much it is passable, but, in my opinion, it is a waste your time. It had potential but did not deliver. It may have gotten better after the halfway point, but I don't know because that was all I could take. If you have not heard the song, it might be watchable, but I was expecting a movie that followed the song. Even for a "red neck" movie, it was bad. There are many movies of this genera that I like, but this is not one of them. Do not waste your time.

I'm a sucker for these kinds of movies but I really enjoyed Big Bad John. I'm sure no one has ever heard of it and I seriously doubt if any one will EVER read this review but since no one has bothered, I think I will "do the honors".

I first saw this movie when I was nine years old. Well, I'm twenty now. It was cool then and it's cool now. I usually like anything with Bo Hopkins in it and this is no exception. Even though he is one of the baddies.

This is just an old-fashioned, good ole boy flick. If that's your sort of thing and you can actually find a copy of this, give it a run