The movie benefits from some excellent vehicular stuntwork, an apt role for Burt Reynolds, the introduction of Jerry Reed's "East Bound and Down," a bright turn by Reynolds' real-life girlfriend Sally Field, and Jackie Gleason at his hammiest.

-Matt BrunsonFull Review

Bandit has a pronounced Southern charm and smash-em fervor that aids in the digestion of an otherwise overly silly enterprise that's way too permissive with its on-screen talent.

-Brian OrndorfFull Review

Despite a thin premise for an action-comedy road chase, the film's enthusiasm makes up for its lack of ideas.

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