Dave S.
I have to say that there is nothing wrong with low budget films, so that was not my problem with it. My problem with it is that I felt like I was watching my next door neighbor's home movie. IMO everything about it just seemed like a guy wrote out a quick story, grabbed a camera, and started shooting. I understand how hard this must be to do effectively, but when I pay to rent a film, I expect to feel like I am watching some type of professionally made movie.John Schneider has a huge resume, is a great actor, and was fine in this film. The other people in it were not. I understand how it must be fun, and cheaper to use friends, and relatives as the cast, but it doesn't make for convincing acting. It seemed like the way it was shot, he was trying to give many of the scenes a more interesting look, but when the writing, plot, and acting are there to begin with, that type of style isn't necessary, and it is a distraction.Also on a technical level, it had digital artifacts all over the place. In the first scene of all of those fine cars, when they did a slow scan of them, they appeared to jerk back and forth just a little bit. The problem isn't in my viewing equipment, (Benq PE-8700 84" diagonal) but somewhere in the production. I've never seen that kind of artifact in a professionally made film before. Then there was the sound. It sounded like they didn't do any voice-overs, which may be o.k. unless it sounded like the track in this film. It sounded like the built in microphone on the camera.
dkworrell
I have seen this movie at an opening that John attended. I loved the movie. John did a great job in bringing a family movie to the big screens. We need more movies like this. It was a fun movie. If you are NOT a Dukes of Hazzard fan, you will still enjoy this movie. I don't want to give too much of it away. For those of you reading this and are a Dukes fans, you will especially enjoy all the Dukes reference you'll see and hear. It brought back lots of memories. For kids, I would take my kids to see it. Again, it's a fun movie, has clean comedy in it, fast cars and great acting. I especially loved the ending. Well done John! I'd like to thank John for this wonderful movie and having the chance to met him, his wife Elly, his mother Shirley and all the promoters, Phyllis, Breet, and Allen. It was a wonderful night and a great movie. I will see it again.
Misty Goering
This movie is a great reminder of what movies should be - what they used to be. There are a lot of aspects of the movie that reminded me of the Dukes of Hazzard, such as the fact that there is an orange Charger that John (J.R.) drives in the movie and it jumps over a car just like the good 'ole days. There is no violence (except for a few punches)... no sex scenes (except for a kiss)... Just great clean fun! And remember, if you like this movie, then tell others! Also tell your local theater so that they will support the movie and get it shown more than once at your theater!!! I was laughing throughout most of the movie. And I felt good when I left. I LOVE movies that make me feel good. Please go see it!
phinkle
"Collier & Co." starring John Schneider is a family comedy which will keep you laughing throughout the entire movie. There is also a lot of action. Do you love the TV series The Dukes of Hazzard? If you answered yes, then this movie is for you! It is a film which you can take your entire family to see without any reservation. I was fortunate to be invited to the red carpet premiere on Oct. 27th in Memphis, TN. What a premiere it was! The crowd really was involved in the movie as we laughed and yeeeehaaaaaed throughout. John portrays J.R. Collier, a man who can't grow up. He wants to continue racing and jumping his car while his wife Becky (Elly) wants him to grow up and settle down with a job. Otherwise she wants a divorce. Their daughter, Danielle (Karis), is just like dad. How J.R. convinces Becky to stay with him is beyond belief. Let's just say that he does a lot of fast racing and jumping in his cars. Meanwhile the bad guys are going crazy trying to keep up with him. References to the TV series The Dukes of Hazzard are everywhere throughout this movie. Dukes fans unite - contact your local theaters and insist that they screen "Collier & Co." in their theaters. You will not be disappointed!