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The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning
2007 95 min United States of America R 16+
★4.9
Action, Adventure, Comedy, TV Movie
Director: Robert Berlinger
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Description
When mischievous teenaged cousins Bo and Luke Duke are arrested, both boys are paroled to the care of their Uncle Jesse in Hazzard, sentenced to a summer of hard work. It's not long before the Duke boys learn of Boss Hogg's plans to foreclose on Uncle Jesse's farm. Together, with help from their cousin Daisy, Bo and Luke vow to save the family's property and its storied history of producing the best moonshine in all of Hazzard.
Budget:
$5M
Starring
Randy Wayne
Actor
Jonathan Bennett
Actor
April Scott
Actor
Key opinion
This prequel is widely regarded as a lightweight, formulaic youth comedy that serves as a disposable, one-time watch. While some viewers appreciate its good-natured, breezy atmosphere, most criticize it for failing to capture the energy or charm of the 2005 original.
| Originality | The plot lacks originality, essentially rehashing the narrative beats of its predecessor regarding the struggle to save Uncle Jesse's farm. | |
| Acting | The casting is viewed as a significant downgrade, with new leads failing to match the screen presence of their predecessors. | |
| Humor | The film leans heavily on sexualized visuals and simplistic gags, leaving viewers split on whether these elements provide mindless entertainment or constitute a failed, vulgar sense of humor. | |
| Pacing | The action sequences are described as lacking the necessary intensity and energy required to drive the car-chase heavy genre. |