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Any Which Way You Can: The Good, The Bad and The Hilarious
Do you love a good action-comedy movie? Then you should check out “Any Which Way You Can”. Directed by Buddy Van Horn and released in 1980, this movie is a sequel to “Every Which Way But Loose”. Both movies star Clint Eastwood as the main character Philo Beddoe, a trucker and bare-knuckle boxer. I watched this movie recently for the first time and let me tell you, it had me laughing out loud.
The Storyline
The storyline of “Any Which Way You Can” follows Philo Beddoe as he continues to navigate his way through life. He’s still boxing with his friend Orville (played by Geoffrey Lewis), who now has trained a huge orangutan named Clyde to fight alongside them. Meanwhile, Philo’s ex-girlfriend Lynn Halsey-Taylor (played by Sondra Locke) is back in town and looking for him. She’s now working for the Mafia, trying to get Philo to fight Jack Wilson (played by William Smith) – a brutal fighter who works for the Mafia.
The plot thickens when Jack Wilson kidnaps Lynn and threatens to harm her if Philo doesn’t fight him. Philo, with the help of his friends including Orville, Clyde, and Echo (played by Fats Domino), must save Lynn and defeat Jack Wilson in the ring once and for all.
The Casts
The main cast of “Any Which Way You Can” is led by Clint Eastwood, who is hilarious as always. Geoffrey Lewis as Orville is also a standout as Philo’s best friend and trainer. The addition of an orangutan named Clyde adds a lot of humor to the movie. Sondra Locke does a good job portraying Lynn, but her character could have had more depth. William Smith plays an excellent villain in Jack Wilson – he’s someone you just love to hate.
The History
“Any Which Way You Can” was Buddy Van Horn’s directorial debut. Prior to this, he was a stunt coordinator for many movies including “Every Which Way But Loose”. Clint Eastwood took a chance on him and it paid off. The movie was a commercial success earning over 70 million dollars at the box office.
The Evaluation
My evaluation of “Any Which Way You Can” is mostly positive. It’s a fun and entertaining movie that will have you laughing throughout. The chemistry between the characters is great, especially between Clint Eastwood and Geoffrey Lewis. The fight scenes are well choreographed and exciting to watch.
However, the movie does have some flaws. The plot can be a bit convoluted at times, with too many characters coming in and out of the story. Sondra Locke’s character Lynn could have been developed more instead of just being a damsel in distress.
The Cinematography
The cinematography of “Any Which Way You Can” is nothing groundbreaking, but it does its job well. The fight scenes are shot in a way that makes them feel intense and realistic. There are also some beautiful shots of the countryside as Philo drives his truck across America.
The Soundtrack
The soundtrack for “Any Which Way You Can” is memorable, featuring songs by Glen Campbell, Eddie Rabbitt, and Fats Domino. The theme song “Beers to You” performed by Ray Charles and Clint Eastwood is catchy and fun.
The Special Effects
The special effects in “Any Which Way You Can” are minimal, with most of the action being done with practical effects. The most impressive effect is the use of an orangutan as a character – Clyde is very well trained and looks real.
The Dialogue
The dialogue in “Any Which Way You Can” is one of the movie’s strengths. There are many memorable lines and exchanges between the characters that will have you laughing. The banter between Philo and Orville is especially entertaining.
The Production
“Any Which Way You Can” was produced on a budget of around 15 million dollars. The production team made good use of their limited resources to create a fun and engaging movie.
The Editing
The editing in “Any Which Way You Can” is solid, with good pacing and seamless transitions between scenes. The movie moves along quickly and never feels slow or boring.
The Criticism
“Any Which Way You Can” has received criticism for its portrayal of women. Lynn Halsey-Taylor is the only significant female character in the movie and she spends most of her screen time being kidnapped or threatened. The movie could have benefited from more diverse and fully fleshed out female characters.
The Analysis
Some film experts have analyzed “Any Which Way You Can” as an example of machoism in movies. Philo Beddoe is a stereotypical tough guy who solves problems with his fists. However, the movie also subverts this trope by having Clyde the orangutan play a significant role in the story. The movie can be seen as a parody of traditional action movies.
The Scenes
One of my favorite scenes in “Any Which Way You Can” is when Philo has to fight Jack Wilson for Lynn’s safety. The fight is brutal and intense, but also has moments of humor such as when Philo bites Jack’s nose. Another great scene is when Philo and his friends are racing their trucks across the desert, leading to a hilarious crash.
The Gossip
One interesting piece of gossip related to “Any Which Way You Can” is the off-screen relationship between Clint Eastwood and Sondra Locke. The two were romantically involved for many years, but their relationship ended badly with Locke suing Eastwood for fraud and other charges.
The Popularity
“Any Which Way You Can” was a box office success, earning over 70 million dollars in the US alone. It has since become a cult classic and beloved by many fans of action-comedy movies.
The Opinion
As someone who loves Clint Eastwood’s movies, “Any Which Way You Can” did not disappoint. It’s a fun and entertaining movie that will have you laughing out loud. While it does have some flaws, the chemistry between the cast and the hilarious dialogue make up for it. I would definitely recommend this movie to any fan of action-comedies.