Convoy (1978) DVD Reviews

Starring	Kris Kristofferson, Ali MacGraw, Ernest Borgnine, Burt Young
Director	Sam Peckinpah
Genres	Action/Adventure

Critics' reviews (4) of Convoy
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Forget about the inanities of Smokey and the Bandit, this film remains the epitome of trucking movies. Kris Kristofferson plays the heroic driver who thumbs his nose at authority and collects a disparate group of truckers for an epic journey across the US, which sees him cross the roadblocks of sheriff Ernest Borgnine. It's pretty lightweight fare for director Sam Peckinpah, but he builds an unstoppable momentum that makes you forget about the weak performances from Kristofferson and Ali MacGraw. The appalling title song by CW McCall, which is actually the source of the movie, was a massive hit at the time.
- Radio Times
- Posted 29 Jan 2006
Taking CW McCall's hit single as starting-point, scriptwriter Bill Norton (director of Cisco Pike) makes Rubber Duck... read more on Time Out
- Time Out
- Posted 04 Nov 2008
A virtually plotless anthology of wanton destruction. Too noisy to sleep through.
- Halliwell's Film Guide
- Posted 02 Mar 2006
Most helpful members' reviews (3) of Convoy
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10 out of 10 people found this review helpful

[Highly rated reviewer]

A classic

This is just a classic film from a time when things were more friendly a the good buddies pulling together films like this dont need big budgets or special effects...
- - screwdriver32 from Ayr
  - Posted 07 Apr 2008 19:11
5 out of 5 people found this review helpful

Ok so its a little cheesy in todays climate, but there is a fantastic, lasting image of a HUGE convoy over a mile long in my head. Anyone remember the CB radio fad? Well worth a look.
- - Alun#5 from DUDLEY
  - Posted 10 Apr 2004 19:09
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful

It's better when you're 10!

Having not seen this film for over 15 years I thought I would revisit my childhood with this road movie. Shouldn't have bothered, it was wooden with no real story, terrible acting and script. It's amazing how trucks and a few crushed police cars make a film......if you are 10 that is.
- - Spooncat from Inverness-Shire
  - Posted 01 May 2005 19:19
Most recent members' reviews (2) of Convoy
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

I am trucking fan

I am a big Truck fan, so I am going to be bias..but this is one classic film you can watch over and over again.. the dvd seems to be missing scenes I am sure were in the VHS version..the reporter spoke to more truckers I am sure, but hey, if like me, you love trucks hurtling down the highway and the smokies coming unstuck... you will love it too.

The whole film is action packed, and plays with your emotions very well.
- - A customer from UK
  - Posted 23 Jun 2004 10:28
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

Convoy

Good old classic movie, if your into big trucks and a reasonably good story line then this is one to watch
- - A customer from kent
  - Posted 08 May 2005 unknown

10 out of 10 people found this review helpful

[Highly rated reviewer]

A classic

This is just a classic film from a time when things were more friendly a the good buddies pulling together films like this dont need big budgets or special effects...
- - screwdriver32 from Ayr
  - Posted 07 Apr 2008 19:11
5 out of 5 people found this review helpful

Ok so its a little cheesy in todays climate, but there is a fantastic, lasting image of a HUGE convoy over a mile long in my head. Anyone remember the CB radio fad? Well worth a look.
- - Alun#5 from DUDLEY
  - Posted 10 Apr 2004 19:09
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful

It's better when you're 10!

Having not seen this film for over 15 years I thought I would revisit my childhood with this road movie. Shouldn't have bothered, it was wooden with no real story, terrible acting and script. It's amazing how trucks and a few crushed police cars make a film......if you are 10 that is.
- - Spooncat from Inverness-Shire
  - Posted 01 May 2005 19:19
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

Hmmm

Good flick, although I can't understand why some bits were cut from the video I have.

Worth a watch, if only for a laff.
- - A customer from Scotland
  - Posted 06 May 2004 21:23
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

I am trucking fan

I am a big Truck fan, so I am going to be bias..but this is one classic film you can watch over and over again.. the dvd seems to be missing scenes I am sure were in the VHS version..the reporter spoke to more truckers I am sure, but hey, if like me, you love trucks hurtling down the highway and the smokies coming unstuck... you will love it too.

The whole film is action packed, and plays with your emotions very well.
- - A customer from UK
  - Posted 23 Jun 2004 10:28
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

Convoy

Good old classic movie, if your into big trucks and a reasonably good story line then this is one to watch
- - A customer from kent
  - Posted 08 May 2005 unknown
Well it's not a bad little film. The story seems to be strung out a little, but the acting is good and there are a few familar faces to been seen among the cast. Other than that it's an ok movie, which is worth renting just to have a little friday night, not think to hard entertainment.
- - Roo#5 from BLACKPOOL
  - Posted 29 Apr 2004 20:31
Truckers favourite

The film has dated a bit, and seems to me to be a bit more drawn out than I remember it, having said that i watched it with my 15 year old son who thought it was great.
- - A customer from isle of lewis
  - Posted 04 May 2005 15:01
Convoy film review

From start to finish no other trucking film comes close to this one, you just can't beat the downright stubborn rebel without a cause attitude of the duck in this 18 wheeling madness
- - A customer from Wales
  - Posted 23 Nov 2005 14:05
classics

its the classics like this that help shape young ppls minds and help them pick a career. if you have a love for driving then you will enjoy this.
- - angela from east yorkshire
  - Posted 05 Jan 2006 18:16

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Critics' reviews (4)
Forget about the inanities of Smokey and the Bandit, this film remains the epitome of trucking movies. Kris Kristofferson plays the heroic driver who thumbs his nose at authority and collects a disparate group of truckers for an epic journey across the US, which sees him cross the roadblocks of sheriff Ernest Borgnine. It's pretty lightweight fare for director Sam Peckinpah, but he builds an unstoppable momentum that makes you forget about the weak performances from Kristofferson and Ali MacGraw. The appalling title song by CW McCall, which is actually the source of the movie, was a massive hit at the time.
- Radio Times
- Posted 29 Jan 2006
Taking CW McCall's hit single as starting-point, scriptwriter Bill Norton (director of Cisco Pike) makes Rubber Duck... read more on Time Out
- Time Out
- Posted 04 Nov 2008
A virtually plotless anthology of wanton destruction. Too noisy to sleep through.
- Halliwell's Film Guide
- Posted 02 Mar 2006
"...CONVOY is almost glowingly affirmative..."
- Sight and Sound
- Posted 11 Mar 2005