The Dukes Of Hazzard (2005)

YEE HAW! The General Lee rides again... that being Luke (Johnny Knoxville) and Bo (Seann William Scott) Duke's 1969 orange Dodge Charger. Yes the 'good old boys' from Hazzard County are back dodging the law as they make their deliveries of moonshine to the good folk of the county. They live a lazy life of chasin' girls and drinkin' beer at The Boar's Nest where their cousin Daisy (Jessica Simpson) waits tables.

The boys discover that the crooked commissioner, Boss Hogg (Burt Reynolds), is trying to seize the family farm in order to turn it into a coal mine but with the help of Daisy and Uncle Jesse (Willie Nelson) the boys take on Hogg and his cronies...

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Based on the popular television series that ran in the early 80's this movie doesn't have any more plot that one of the TV episodes which means that there is little or no plot! Not much effort is made to beef up the story for The Duke's first big screen appearance. It might be fun to revisit the Dukes but before long the feeling of been-there-done-that creeps in. It has the feel of an extended TV episode with a few more car chases throw in for good measure. Unfortunately, for those who remember The Dukes Of Hazzard, you will begin to wonder if the car chases were always this unrealistic and the humour so silly!

Things have changed over the years and audiences are more sophisticated. Expectations are high and while the antics of the Bo and Luke might generate a few laughs the humour is a little silly and gets tiresome before too long.

Improved special effects have upped the stakes and unrealistic car chases will only disappoint audiences who have come to expect slick and stylish action scenes. Movies like Gone in 60 Seconds or The Fast And The Furious have specialised in the car chase and leave the Dukes standing!

Bottom Line:  Not much of a plot, a few laughs, plenty of car chases and a lot of silliness. Over 15's will not be impressed unless they really love loads of car chases. Gives the feeling that this type of thing has had its day.

Reviewed by Niall Quinn, Premier Movie Reviews 2005.

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Genre: Comedy

Director: Jay Chandrasekhar

Certificate: The Dukes Of Hazzard was rated 12A by the Irish Film Censor's Office (www.ifco.ie) i.e. suitable for those of 12 years of age or upwards. Persons under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Violence = mild. Drugs = mild. Sex/Nudity = mild. Language = moderate.

Official Movie Website:  The Dukes Of Hazzard

~ Main Cast ~

Johnny Knoxville

Seann William Scott

Jessica Simpson

Joe Don Baker

Lynda Carter

Willie Nelson