Beystiman It's fun, it's light, [but] it has a hard time when its tries to get heavy.

SparkMore n my opinion it was a great movie with some interesting elements, even though having some plot holes and the ending probably was just too messy and crammed together, but still fun to watch and not your casual movie that is similar to all other ones.

Lidia Draper Great example of an old-fashioned, pure-at-heart escapist event movie that doesn't pretend to be anything that it's not and has boat loads of fun being its own ludicrous self.

Edwin The storyline feels a little thin and moth-eaten in parts but this sequel is plenty of fun.

davidjanuzbrown Let me say that most people who have reviewed "The Nights The Lights Went Out In Georgia" have never seen it (The person who said the entire movie can be summed up in 3 minutes, by listening to either the Vicki Lawrence or Reba versions is dead wrong). First off, it is a hard to find film (Not out on DVD). Next, the character that is the Big Brother in the song is named Andy and that is NOT the character here. In fact, the only thing that it has in common with the song is Big Brother dies, and Little Sister has a big gun (More on that later). Two questions: Does Little Sister (Amanda), kill anyone like she does in the song? Equally important is why does Big Brother die? I will not tell, but it is NOT the same as in the song. Watch the film (If you can find it) and learn why. On to the film itself: Lets start with what it has: The ultra-rare version of Tanya Tucker singing the title track, a great Dennis Quaid (Travis Child) performance, and seeing Kristy McNichol (Amanda), actually looking good for a change. It is about a brother and sister who are heading through rural Georgia, on their way to Nashville. Travis is the one with the talent, and Amanda with the brains and desire to get him to the top. Travis's problem is he likes whiskey and women too much, and Amanda is always getting him out of messes. There are three other main characters in this film: Melody (Sunny Johnson), who Travis falls hard for, Seth Ames (Don Stroud), a psychotic Sheriff, and Trooper Conrad ( Mark Hamill), who is the film's moral compass, who sees the direction that Travis is heading to (Self Destruction), and wants to save Amanda from the same fate (And ends up falling in love with her). Spoilers: There is a key moment in the film where Amanda got an audition for Travis with a Nashville Record Producer (He did not show because he was drunk), and instead, Amanda took his place, and was a hit, and the Producer said if she is in Nashville, look him up. Amanda was not happy that Travis did not show, but he explained that "This is your dream, it was never mine." (He would rather be with Melody). It was the last time she saw her brother alive. After she buried him, she packed up her dog and her few things and drove her pickup truck for Nashville. However, Trooper Conrad flagged her down, and she had no idea why. He comes out in boxer shorts and his hat, and says to her "I am not letting you go." And explained he actually hid a bag in her truck, and they headed off to start a new life together. The ending is interesting because it is a similar ending to another film I reviewed "Corvette Summer" where straight laced Hamill does the same thing he does here.... Abandons a comfort zone life, to head off into the unknown with a woman. I prefer this film, because it is good from start to finish, the beginning of "Corvette Summer" was not great (Although I prefer the character of Vanessa (Annie Potts) to Amanda(Looks and acting)), the performances of Quaid (See him sing "Amanda") and Stroud stand out, as does Tanya's title track, and one particular line from Conrad to Amanda I really like: "We belong together, we even shoot the same gun (44 Magnum)." Basically this rarity is much better than most people think. 10/10 Stars

christopher-vock If you like road movies, tear-jerkers and real rock'in country music,u will just loooove this flick ! One of my favorites. I wish I could find a decent soundtrack in any format. My VHS copy seems to be a copy of a copy of a copy ie not the best quality... I watch this movie every 2 years.....The cast is great and the acting is too. In the old days one went to the flicks to cry, laugh & be moved or excited. This ones does it for me ! I particularly like one of the first scenes (filmed from hi up in a 'copter, showing their red truck rolling down the hi-way with guitar music blasting ! (well I do put the sound up real LOUD...). The only thing missing is me following behind on my 1939 red Indian Chief !

panther-28 This is by far my most favorite movie ever made. I await they day they bring this movie out on DVD! Please??????????Kristy McNichol was awesome and so was Dennis Quaid, they made a good sister/brother team. This movie inspired me in many aspects of my life. As I sit and watch the VHS, the quality wasn't all that great, but I like what the movie is about and what it stands for.Travis Child and Amanda Child set out for a career as a brother/sister team. Their trials and struggles as they set out to become a superstar team. Travis falls in love with a lady along the way, which causes trouble and well, the end of the movie is very sad.

Ronald W. Baldwin I guess what makes this flick so unique for me is the fact that it was filmed almost entirely on location in my hometown....of Trenton, Georgia...which is a smalltown(Population app. 1,500) in the Northwest Georgia Mountains....the backdrop wasn't changed at all...and now I can watch this film and see my hometown 22 years ago(even though it was released in 1981...it was filmed during the summer months of 1980)....The script is lacking indeed..I'll give you that...but, it does have my favorite actor of all time(Dennis Quaid) starring in it...I've often thought if they'd made the movie based strictly on the lyrics to the well known Vicki Lawrence song..it would have been much better....But, as it is...if you aren't from the Chattanooga,Tn./Trenton,Ga. area it would probably be a major dissapointment for you....But, if you like Dennis Quaid or Don Stroud you'll enjoy it...worth watching...Dennis Quaid surprised me...He really can sing!!!