
Goin' South
1978, Comedy/Western, 1h 45m
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Henry Lloyd Moon
Julia Tate, Moon
Deputy Towfield
Deputy Hector
Hermine
Sheriff Andrew Kyle
Critic Reviews for Goin' South
All Critics (14) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (10) | Rotten (4)
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Goin' South is the most flat-footed comedy to collapse on the screen since Nickelodeon.
December 21, 2015 | Full Review… -
Jack Nicholson playing Gabby Hayes is interesting, even amusing at times, but Hayes was never a leading man, which Goin' South desperately needs.
March 26, 2009 | Full Review… -
Nicholson's second film as director, a wonderfully beguiling Western...
February 9, 2006 | Full Review… -
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March 9, 2006 | Rating: 3/5 -
Jack Nicholson is hilarious in this underrated comedy Western.
October 15, 2005 | Rating: 4/5 -
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July 16, 2005 | Rating: 3/5
Audience Reviews for Goin' South
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Oct 15, 2013This comedic western romance concerns a third rate criminal named Henry Moon, who, moments before he is to be hanged for horse thievery, is saved, thanks to a law in the backwater Texas town, allows for a woman to save a criminal from death, barring she agrees to marry him and take responsibility for his behavior. And that's what happens: Julia Tate claims the grateful Moon who soon regrets the arrangement when it's revealed she only really wants to use him as manual labor for a gold mine she swears is on her property. Aside from that, Moon also has problems with the Sheriff. Not only does he not care for Moon to begin with, but he also feels like Moon took Julia away from him, viewing her as "his girl". Featuring an all star cast, and directed by its star Jack Nicholson, this had potential to be an absolute riot. Unfortunately, while the film starts off strong, it devolves into an uninspired bore and never quite recovers. There are some good moments here and there, but there's not really enough to save this from being a generic "meh" kind of film. This is a top notch cast who, besides Nicholson includes the likes of John Belushi and Mary Steenburgen in their film debuts, he as a deputy, she as Julia, and CHristopher Lloyd as the sheriff. There's also appearance by Ed Begley, Jr., Veronica Cartwright, and Danny DeVito. Nicholson and Belushi really ham it up and appear to be having a lot of fun, but Lloyd, while okay, could have been even better. I like Mary Steenburgen alright, but she's not all that good hear. Granted, it is her first film, but still, she's kinda awful. At least we get a brief glimpse of her nipples through a wet shirt... I really wanted to like this movie, and, even though I did enjoy it in parts, as a whole, it's a real disappointment. Unless you're a completist for anyone in the cast, I don't really recommend this.Chris W Super Reviewer
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Oct 30, 2009I rented this movie cauz it had Jack Nicholson & John Belushi in it but I was disappointed cauz Belushi had almost no lines.Other then that it had some funny momentsBrody M Super Reviewer
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Jan 19, 2009OK, I admit it, Nicholson was noticeably coked up, Belushi didn't have much of a part, but Mary Steenbergen is a sweetheart.Steve S Super Reviewer
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Mar 13, 2008I like that Doc Brown and Claira are together again in the old west. Jackie boy does a fun job as well.Curtis L Super Reviewer
Goin' South Quotes
Henry Moon: | In my time, I had put a girl or two in tune with nature. |
Julia Tate: | I'm sure nature is very grateful. |
Julia Tate: | Better blisters than neck burns. |
Hermine: | You was the best I ever had, except for that circus fella. |
Henry Moon: | I wouldn't take you to a dogfight if you was the defending champ. |
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