Larry le dingue, Mary la garce

I saw it on DVD one hour ago, i really enjoy it as I did 40 years ago, these kind of movies are totally awesomes, nostalgics, I would never get tired to watch it again, it was a great rest time for me

In Director John Hough's DIRTY MARY, CRAZY LARRY, Larry (Peter Fonda) and Deke (Adam Roarke), along with Larry's latest fling, Mary (Susan George), are on the run after robbing a grocery store.

That's pretty much it. So, if you're looking for a character-driven drama with thought-provoking dialogue, then you'd better watch the latest Oscar contenders. However, if you love chase scenes featuring souped-up vehicles, including a glorious day-glow green 440 Charger and a bada$$ police cruiser, then nirvana awaits you!

This movie is basically a skeletal story to hang incredible car chases on, and boy does it deliver! Fonda is in his element, cackling his way through each barricade, and jumping over things at impossible speeds! In the annals of such films, this ranks up there with VANISHING POINT!

EXTRA POINTS: For Ms. George's choice of wardrobe, especially the top! Have mercy!...

I saw this when it came out in 74, I was 19, an appropriate age to best appreciate car chase movies. Also believe I saw it at a drive-in, best place for these flicks. It was a bit strange seeing Peter Fonda, going from the ultimate counter-culture drug hippie in "Easy Rider" to playing a NASCAR driver gone a bit bad, more of a working class hero. Fonda is likeable in the role, Adam Rourke is sympathetic as his mechanic and Susan George plays an obnoxious tramp pretty well. Plus nobody could play a rotten and evil cop as well as Vic Morrow did in this and few other movies. It's fun to catch every few years. And a good lesson at the end-always pay attention to railroad crossings!

Yes, DMCL is shot well. Yes, the car chases are great. And yes, if '70's kitch is what you seek, you'll find plenty of it here. But that's not why I love the movie.

The reason I love the movie is this : the characters. I've read other users comments regarding the lack of writing or character motivation, and there is validity to that. But hey, the selling point of the film wasn't an in-depth look at people, the selling point was watching Peter Fonda and Susan George ram their car into several other cars.

But I digress, what I love about the characters (and what I hate about the characters in most action movies today) is that they are totally unlikeable. They even hate each other. Fonda is a complete jerk to everyone. Susan George rhymes with rich and Rorke is weak and ineffectual. Hey, most the time the characters don't like each other. And it's my opinion that these characters are unlikeable by design. Think about it: when was the last time you went to the movies and the main characters were people you were suppose to dislike? Rare is it that modern filmmakers will take that chance, Even more impressive, somehow you end up routing for these people.

Bottom line, it's a good chase movie, with solid performances by two 70's icons in thier prime. If you manage to catch it, you'll probably have a good time.

with a little senseless fun? I love movies like this, where you don't have to think too hard and try and figure out what's going on, just sit back and enjoy!

i'd say this kicks Smokey & the Bandit's tail!