Loose Shoes
Loose Shoes

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Loose Shoes

1978
Movie
84 min
English

Broad satire and buffoonery presented as a series of movie trailers. Among the titles and subjects are: "The Howard Huge Story", "Skate-boarders from Hell", "The Invasion of the Penis Snatchers", Woody Allen (pre-Mia), movie trailer come-ons, Charlie Chaplin, war movies, Billy Jack. The source of the title is presented about an hour into the film.

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IMDb5.3/10
Director: Vince EdwardsGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A struggling bar owner tries to make ends meet by engaging in illegal activities, which puts him in conflict with local gangsters. Meanwhile, he navigates complicated relationships with the women in his life.

Critical Reception

Loose Shoes received a largely negative reception from critics, who found its plot disjointed and its humor to be lacking. Audiences were also generally unimpressed with the film's execution.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a weak and unfocused narrative.

  • Humor is largely absent or falls flat.

  • Performances are inconsistent, failing to elevate the material.

Google audience: Audience feedback is scarce for this film, but available reviews suggest a lack of engagement and enjoyment due to its perceived flaws in storytelling and comedy.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a vehicle for actor Bo Svenson to showcase his comedic talents, though it ended up leaning more into dramatic and romantic elements.

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