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David B As a portrayal of everyday working guys doing their jobs, this movie did its job well. The soundtrack is original and fit well with the story. It is well worth watching more than once. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/10/24 Full Review Rami A Fantastic comedy with two of the greatest comedians, Richard Pryor and George Carlin. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/26/23 Full Review Ken B It was quirky, a bit whacky, a little zany. Plenty of disco music, afros and tight clothes. Definitely a product of its time. Not quite as laugh-out-loud hilarious as I thought it would be but it was alright. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 10/02/23 Full Review William L Finally, after all these years, I get the references in the 2004 DreamWorks film Shark Tale. Truly a milestone in the understanding of film as a whole. Possibly one of the strangest groups of names ever to be put together for a film that is seldom referenced in the modern day - with bit parts from legendary comedians Richard Pryor and George Carlin, a background appearance from Danny DeVito, a screenwriting credit from Joel Schumacher, and one spinoff hit song (that has largely eclipsed the film itself) by Rose Royce, 'Car Wash'. Car Wash is a slice of life comedy, largely lighthearted and composed more of a series of vignettes than any unifying story; it's a moment in time rather than a narrative. But it trades on an entertaining cast of characters that give a sense of authenticity in some part due to the fact that they are not storybook friends - there's affectionate ribbing, rivalries, and distaste among the members of the car wash crew, all of which works together surprisingly well to create a convincingly realistic environment. The film doesn't handle its 'serious' elements nearly as well as its comedy, but overall the short length and creation of a community atmosphere make this a decent watch with successors imitating its formula years down the line. One thing this film does that I can't remember ever having seen before? A narrated end credits sequence. Bill Duke is quietly enjoying a 50+ year career as a great character actor, that has continued past 2020 (by coincidence, just saw him in No Sudden Move) and still nails his exceptional screen presence and distinctive look. (2.5/5) Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 04/27/22 Full Review Audience Member While every era has its good and bad cinema, I'm finding myself feeling more and more that it was the 1970s when everything came together. While 1976's "Car Wash" might not be the pinnacle of the decade, it remains one of my favorites from back then. As a film, it has no real plot, yet somehow it moves organically from first to last frame driven by an inexplicable sense of being, unified by an ensemble cast in which there isn't a single bad player. I put in a re-watch last night - it's been about 40 years since I last saw it - and I have to say the film really holds up well. I've always been an Ivan Dixon fan (the only guy worth watching in Hogan's Heros) from his work in Twilight Zone and Outer Limits. Bill Duke, Antonio Fargas, Franklyn Ajaye, Garrett Morris... They're all spot on. But I think Lauren Jones is my favorite in the film. The way she skillfully maneuvers around the loose narrative is incredible. And of course, you've got Richard Pryor and George Carlin, two of the greatest comedians of all time. (And Prof Irwin Corey!) Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/30/23 Full Review Audience Member If you are using George Carlin to defend any stance on gerrymandering, take it to the "Car Wash", folks. George Carlin is not your guy to use in political battles. The man is on record saying he didn't vote because he never wanted to be involved in our country's organization, even as he ranted about how poopy it was. So, if you are battling for controlling who controls votes, don't use a guy who thought voting was stupid to make your points for you, you might as well send any old cab driver to do pull such tricks. Do your research. Think about the comedians you idolize and what points they were making in the grand scope of things, not just some sound bite which fits nicely into your feed in the biggest machine of corporate corruption and propaganda out there; social media. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/17/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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