A bit forgettable, if nothing terrible. Clint Eastwood is solid enough, while the supporting Geoffrey Lewis, Sondra Locke and Ruth Gordon have a couple of moments. The plot is a little meandering and doesn't hold enough entertainment, even with an orangutan being present throughout 'Every Which Way but Loose'. I found the pacing to be slower than I would've liked and the characters opposite the lead to be boring, whether it be John Quade & Co. or the pair of police officers. I will say that I actually did enjoy the music used, which is arguably the film's main plus if I'm honest. I can't say I'm expecting much from 'Any Which Way You Can', the sequel, but I'll give it a chance no doubt.

It was OK, I guess. Not really a lot of story. Clyde was pretty cool. Wish he was in it a bit more.

A decent en-1970s road movie comedy à la Bandit. Not to be taken seriously and with a certain charm. Eastwood and his crew, namely the orangutang, are charming. I’d say that if you like the Bandit movies and/or the Roger Moore 007 movies, you’ll like this one. Light entertainment for relaxing without thinking.