The car action sequences and stunts are decent enough, and Burt Reynolds brings his characteristic appeal to the role, however, the plot didn’t quite resonate with me, and I noticed my attention drifting. I would honestly rather rewatch Smokey and the Bandit. I'm planning to watch Gator next. **3.0/5**

Gator McKlusky, portrayed by Burt Reynolds, is a moonshiner who’s been incarcerated at an Arkansas prison farm. He secures an early release with the understanding that he'll assist federal agents in dismantling a moonshine operation supported by a dishonest Sheriff (Ned Beatty), who also committed murder against Gator’s younger brother. "White Lightning," released in 1973, is a crime drama and thriller set in the …