Linbeymusol Wonderful character development!

Titreenp SERIOUSLY. This is what the crap Hollywood still puts out?

KnotStronger This is a must-see and one of the best documentaries - and films - of this year.

Kirandeep Yoder The joyful confection is coated in a sparkly gloss, bright enough to gleam from the darkest, most cynical corners.

cmdahoust Robert Klein does a great job portraying the quintessential Hollywood director with an over sized ego. The trivia section states that his character is based on Peter Bogdanovic, but I think he is based more on John Frankenheimer. Several of the movies I have seen with Frankenheimer's commentary, lead me to believe they were thinking of him when they created this character.

John austin Somebody wrote a while back that Burt Reynolds tarnished his reputation with movies like Smokey & the Bandit and Hooper, but I don't think Burt cried too many tears into his satin pillow over that criticism. Good 'ol boy comedies were big in the 1970s, and Reynolds made himself some tall cash with theses movies, as did others like Clint Eastwood. Take a look at Robert Redford in The Electric Horseman, and even Ryan O'Neal in The Main Event for some examples of how others tried to cash in on blue collar comedy. He knew what he was getting himself into. After all, you make these movies for the public, not the critics. Take it for what it is. It's a thin plotted story about Sonny Hooper, the greatest stuntman in Hollywood, and that's all you really need to know going in. It's worth watching for the supporting cast if nothing else. You'll see James Best, Bob Tessier, Adam West, Terry Bradshaw, Brian Keith and plenty of others hamming this one up from start to finish. Jan Michael Vincent gets a huge part in this as "Ski," the up and coming young stuntman trying to knock Hooper off the top of the Hollywood ladder.There are good stunts throughout- helicopters jumps, car chases, etc. Don't miss the all-out bar fight at the Palomino Club.That's worth the price of admission by itself. Yeah, it's all pretty stupid, but you'll enjoy watching it. You'll probably wish someone could make something as entertaining today.

bkoganbing Burt Reynolds is at his rollicking best as devil may care stuntman Hooper who's beginning to feel his age. The hot breath of competition in the person of Jan-Michael Vincent is breathing down his neck. Reynolds prizes the fact that he's the best in the business, but it's a young man game that demands a young man's reflexes.Brian Keith knows how Reynolds feels, Reynolds dethroned him as number one and Reynolds keeps company with Keith's daughter Sally Field who would dearly love it if both of the men in her life would just get out of that rough business. Hooper has little plot to it, it's a character study of the people who go into that line of work and a touch of insanity seems to be a needed ingredient for success. The title role is something that fits Reynolds like a made to measure suitJohn Marley is in the cast as your stereotypical ulcer ridden producer and Robert Klein has a great part as a truly obnoxious director, one of his early good ones. And of course the stunt work stands out on its own as well as being an integral part of the plot.Hooper even got an Oscar nomination in the Sound category. A definite must for Burt Reynolds fans.

merklekranz "Hooper" is one of the most upbeat films I've ever seen. Everyone in the movie is so positive. The stunt men believe they can do the stunts, the director believes in getting the big shot, and everyone seems to be having a great time. You can't help but be entertained. The chemistry between Burt Reynolds and Sally Field is believable, and some interesting supporting actors make major contributions to the fun. Even Terry Bradshaw and Robert Tessier in the barroom brawl are memorable. So the next time you are feeling a little down, I recommend watching "Hooper" for immediate relief, because everybody loves a good time and a good movie. - MERK