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Every Which Way But Loose (1978)

Rate: 9
Viewed: 8/07

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8/07: Every Which Way But Loose is a one hundred percent pure cult flick.

Sometimes it's comical and sometimes it's serious, but mostly, it's plain good fun. I love the relationship between Clint Eastwood and Clyde the orangutan. At one point, it's interesting when Philo figured out Clyde's problem and had to take the ape to the zoo so he could sow his wild oats.

Sondra Locke once again stars and has a successful performance. She's phenomenal, and she'll always be a great Clint Eastwood actress, regardless of their history. Far away the best performance is given by Ruth Gordon as the mother.

Every Which Way But Loose is littered with many funny scenes, especially when Philo dropped a set of fake teeth in a soup before the snobbish college girl discovered it. What's interesting is the plot doesn't have a clear focus but goes around randomly and finds whatever. That's why the movie can feel off at times, but it's been entertaining. The chemistry among the cast is good, too.

All in all, at some point in the future, I expect Clint Eastwood's pictures will finally be regarded as classics, and Every Which Way But Loose is one of them because it's unique, funny, and off-the-wall.