Very well executed

Don't listen to the Hype. It's awful

Each character in this movie — down to the smallest one — is an individual rather than a type, prone to spontaneous changes of mood and sometimes amusing outbursts of pettiness or ill humor.

There are moments that feel comical, some horrific, and some downright inspiring but the tonal shifts hardly matter as the end results come to a film that's perfect for this time.

Six Pack (1982): Dir: Daniel Petrie / Cast: Kenny Rogers, Erin Grey, Terry Kiser, Barry Corbin, Diane Lane: A gentler retread of the Burt Reynolds race car comedies only this time it is country singer Kenny Rogers at the wheel. We are suppose to be amused with a title that suggests six kids and a six pack of beer. By the time this film ends one may need more than a six pack. Rogers plays sports car racer Brewster Baker who is returning to the sport after a two year absence. He comes across six kids who fix or dispatch vehicles but it is obvious that these orphans will bond with Rogers who will parent them from the scheming Sheriff. Screenplay attempts to hide stupidity under a heavy dose of charm. Director Daniel Petrie does best with the racing footage. Rogers presents charm, which allows him to be a likable present but we know his destiny. Erin Grey plays his girlfriend with no other function other than to bang him for an evening. Terry Kiser plays an exaggerated rival driver called the Turk. Barry Corbin plays the stereotypical moron Sheriff to a much lesser degree of success than Jackie Gleason had in the superior Smokey in the Bandit. Diane Lane seems to be the one teenager with any structure at all to her role as she struggles with decisions and growing too fast on the road. Cashing in on the success of Rogers within a screenplay that must have taken several six packs to write. Score: 3 / 10

Hello,I have sit here now for the past 20 minutes or so, while actually watching Six Pack, and I have written at least 4 different reviews on this movie, but I kept having to delete them and start over because i could just go on and on about how great and timeless this movie was and still is, even today. But after thinking about it over and over, i think I will just say that this movie is indeed a Timeless Classic, with an awesome cast and crew, and especially the little kids, who are just cute as a button (especially Little Harry).I have come to the conclusion that with all that I can say about this movie, very positive reviews, I have now become almost speechless. So I will give the following review with heart and sincerity:Watch This Movie!!!! It is funny, fun, and it'll touch your heart!!! But just watch it!! if you have Never seen this movie, you ought to be ashamed of yourself, and you owe yourself an apology! And if you have never seen it, go now; get off your duff and go rent this movie. Or find an internet movie site and rent it from there and watch it. This movie is Timeless, and I almost money-guarantee you that you will want to watch it again and again! I have No Idea why IMDb has given this outstanding movie only 5.2 stars, but it's evident that someone at IMDb doesn't know wonderful movies when they see them. Thanks for reading!!

I'm not a huge Kenny Rogers fan, in particular. I've seen a few of his movies, I like his work on the general end of things, and I have to say, I thought this movie was one of his best. For me, back in 1982, the kids are what made the movie. I caught it on TV again last night (2005) - had to watch it as I recorded it for my 13 year old - and it appealed to me as much now, as an adult, as it did for me when I was a kid. The language can be a bit crass at times, but I really considered this movie to be done in good taste, and my 13 year old has been asking to see it for months now. The main song is catchy, the characters are lovable, and Kenny Rogers... well, he's a good guy. It's a good story, heartwarming to the end. I highly recommend this movie for "family night" with pre-teens and younger teens.

Country singer Rogers turns on the charm, but he's really not that impressive as an actor in this is a shallow story about a race car driver. He's trying to make a comeback with the help of six orphans. Rogers' music helps the production some, but don't bet on a collector's item.