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The Dukes of Hazzard - Unseen [2005]


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Editorial
Amazon.co.uk Review

The teaming of Johnny Knoxville and Seann William Scott as well as the presence of the '70s-flavored car chases that were a specialty of the TV series guarantees that The Dukes of Hazzard will be even more lowbrow than the show that inspired it.

However, this brain-damaging comedy is more "rehash" than "remake," as good ol' Georgiaboys Luke Duke and his cousin Bo are frequently upstaged by the General Lee, the Confederate-flagged '69 Charger that they drive, jump, race, and fly in as they smuggle moonshine for their Uncle Jesse, played by Willie Nelson.

Meanwhile, cousin Daisy Duke--Jessica Simpson--is reliably available to model her short-shorts and awesome figure, while corrupt honcho Boss Hogg--Burt Reynolds, who should know better--recruits a local NASCAR star to advance his wily scheme of converting Hazzard County into a strip mine.

Director Jay Chandrasekhar, previously behind Super Troopers manages to mine some good-natured humour from the movie's oval-track detour and a few colorful supporting players. Otherwise, consider yourself warned: The Dukes of Hazzard is shameless Hollywood product at its most forgettable, trafficking in shameless white, rural Southern stereotypes. --Jeff Shannon


Really not that bad.
Review date: 2007-08-21 Rating: 8 out of 10

Alright, this was always bound to dissapoint fans of the series, but if you kind of push the thought of that out of your head it makes a decent enough film Sean William Scott and Johnny Knoxville make a suprisingly good double act.
The simple fact is that a classic series had to be degenerated for this generation, which happens to be a generation of morons (I'm a part of it, and I can admit it).
Another problem is that it doesn't really have the same feel of Hazzard County-ness; annoyingly this could have been avoided but occured anyway. The problem is that to make up the bulk of a feature length film based on single-episode stories the writers of this film decided to make them leave Hazzard County. Remember how the League of Gentlemen film felt completely different because they left Royston Vasey? It's the same thing.

But, despite all this, it remains a decent enough film. There are some really funny moments, and, for a modern film, the scene transition is quite good. Just try to tug your expectations down a few notches.

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Reviews


loved it
Review date: 2006-10-15 Rating: 10 out of 10

Yes it's a stupid immature movie, but I still really enjoyed it. Bo and Luke were a great team.

MTV movie for dummys
Review date: 2006-08-24 Rating: 2 out of 10

This movie is embarrasing. If you think that using Linx everyday under your arms will increase your chances with women you might just love this awful movie. Aimed at an MTV audience and so dosn't really have to bother with any kind quality in either acting or plot it lurches through the action / comedy / adventure show update throwing in breasts and bikinis in a way that the porn industry would in the 1980's. When Jessica Simpson, as Daisy Duke, complains to two dumb cops that "somethin' has bumped up into ma undercarrage" you know you're in "Dumb County" let alone Hazzard County.

One star for a couple of good ACDC numbers on the soundtrack.


Truly Hilarious film!
Review date: 2006-07-11 Rating: 10 out of 10

On my first watch of the film I wasn't expecting much as I thought Jessica Simpson acting would be something to never witness. Strangly though Simpson is actually quite effective as well as easy on the eyes. This low expectation of the film may have been the reaosn why I enjoyed it so much. I never saw the original myself and I have also never seen the TV series. I had nothing to compare it to and no anticipation which means I wasn't set up to be disapointed.

If you like comedy films and you are a fan of Seann William Scott's movies then you will enjoy this. It has some great moments and I thought it was extremely funny as well as action packed.

I recommend to the fans of the series that you just take the film as it is. It's a modern take on an old story, they are not aiming to surpass it and they could never equal it in the eyes of the fans. Watch this movie with no prior expectations and you will love it. There was no way that a modern film could live up to the series.

If you like comedy films then I suggest you add this to your collection as it's funny and action packed. The soundtrack is also brilliant.


YEE-HAAA!! The car is the star!
Review date: 2006-07-02 Rating: 8 out of 10

That about sums up this film but the film is centered around the Dodge Charger. In that respect and as a action, teen comedy this is a good film. Many reviewers have given poor ratings in comparison to the old TV series, which I can just about remember. With films like this not everyone will be happy, to make a film from a very popular TV series was always going to be hard. Any remake is bound to be changed and updated for todays audience as well. If they stayed too faithful to the TV show the younger generation this film is aimed at might not like it so much?
Basically the Duke Bros stumble across a lot of trouble as always as they discover Boss Hoggs plans for Hazzard County. Cue cars chases, huge jumps, big western style bar brawls and the sexy Jessica Simpson as Daisy Duke trying to get the Dukes out of trouble by wearing as little as possible. Sean Scott is perfectly cast as one of the crazy Duke Bros. The real star though is the The General Lee, Dodge '69 Charger, as it is put through its paces in all types of stunts. This isn't quite the family fun action of the TV series as this seems to be aimed at the 15-30 male, there are a few topless girls in a scene and a lot of innuendo, weed jokes as well. Overall if you don't compare it to the TV show and see it as a fun, action comedy you will enjoy it!
There are quite a few extras but nothing that in-depth. A feature on how short they can make Jessica Simpsons shorts! About 25mins of deleted scenes. Unseen deleted scenes, in other words the rude or naughty stuff. A blooper reel and unseen blooper reel. A feature on the stunts and car stunts from the film. A few behind the scenes snippets and Jessica Simpsons sexy music video "These boots are made for walking". Overall a good fun film with plenty of action. 7/10

Product Details/Specifications


Actor(s):
Johnny Knoxville
David Leitch
Heather Hemmens
David Koechner
Kevin Heffernan

Creators:
Johnny Knoxville (Primary Contributor)
David Koechner (Primary Contributor)

Director(s):

Recording label: Warner Home Video
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
EAN: 7321900736657
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: PAL, Widescreen,
Release date: 2006-01-09
Aspect ratio: 2.40:1
Audience rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Region code: 2
Running time: 103 minutes
Theatrical release date: 2005
Language: English (Subtitled)
Language: English (Original Language)

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