GamerTab That was an excellent one.

SteinMo What a freaking movie. So many twists and turns. Absolutely intense from start to finish.

Brendon Jones It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.

Nayan Gough A great movie, one of the best of this year. There was a bit of confusion at one point in the plot, but nothing serious.

atlasmb When released in 1980, "Urban Cowboy" was the third in a triumvirate of sorts: iconic films starring John Travolta within a four year period, each of which made a huge cultural impact due to its success. "Saturday Night Fever" (1970) was based upon an article in New York magazine. It foreshadowed and contributed to the disco music revolution, especially through the soaring vocals of the Bee Gees. "Grease" (1978) brought the popular stage musical to the big screen and introduced America-especially teens-to the music and cultural stylings of the 50s. "Urban Cowboy" (1980), adapted from an article in Esquire magazine, gave a boost to country music and brought cowboy chic to millions.Each of these films emphasized a distinctive dance style and helped popularize the idea that it's sexy for men to dance."Urban Cowboy" stars Travolta as Bud-a young man willing to work hard to finance his weekend entertainments and, eventually, his unknown future. Bud struggles with what it means to be a real man.Sissy (Debra Winger) is a young woman who also comes from the world of trailer homes and beer-fueled weekends. She struggles to find a place for her authentic self within a Texas culture where women are expected to be subservient and demure.The film has a very authentic feel and, in fact, is shot in some locations that actually are central to the urban cowboy trend, where men who no longer rope cattle still want to identify with the rough-and-tumble masculinity of the Marlboro man. Gilley's nightclub, in particular, was a filming location that became a Mecca for any who might seek the urban cowboy experience.The acting in this film is wonderful. Scott Glenn deserves mention for his portrayal of Wes, an ex-con who is Bud's antagonist. Steeped in the music of its time and especially country music, it's a well-written story that takes the viewer into another world makes him/her care about two people who love each other yet find it difficult to stay together. It's a classic that can be viewed over and over.

Claudio Carvalho The cowboy Bud Davis (John Travolta) moves from his homeland of Spur to Houston to work with his Uncle Bob (Narry Corbon) in a refinery. During the night, they go to the Gilley's Club where Bob introduces his nephew to his friends. Bud meets Sissy (Debra Winger) at the club and soon they fall in love with each other and get married. Sissy is an independent working girl and Bud is a male chauvinist that believes in the traditional role of the wife, cooking, ironing and making love. When Gilley's buys a mechanical bull for the clients, Bud likes to ride it and does not allow Sisy to ride. However she goes to the club in the afternoon and the ex-convict and operator of the bull Wes Hightower (Scott Glenn) teaches her how to ride. When Bud learns that Sissy lied to him, Bud becomes jealous and has a love affair with the wealthy Pam (Madolyn Smith) and Sissy goes to Wes' trailer. Along the days, they fight each other and try to make the other jealous. When Gilley's announces a mechanical bull's dispute, Bud wants to win Wes. Will he succeed? "Urban Cowboy" is a silly film with unlikable and immature characters. Bud Davis is an unbearable character and Sissy is immature and fool. But the music score and the dances are highly entertaining. In addition, it is delightful to see Debra Winger very young. My vote is six.Title (Brazil): "Cowboy do Asfalto" ("Asphalt Cowboy")

warewolves Yesterday, I was trying to get some housework done. But, I was so tired and I kept getting sucked into the movie that just showed up on the TV in the bedroom. It was Urban Cowboy. I have never seen this movie and it turns out I should have counted my blessings. My poor son was playing computer in the other room and kept getting the lowdown...So, Bud is in love with Sissy...they get married after what appears to have been a one week courtship and move into a double-wide trailer, much to her delight...nasty and mean cowboy guy shows up and loads of drinking and bar fighting ensue...in a shocking turn of events, Bud and Sissy both end up cheating on each other...and despite Bud's explicit orders to stay off, defiant Sissy rides the new mechanical bull at Gilley's with all the sex appeal she can muster, ...Determined to win Sissy back, Bud decides to ride that bull with his own brand of flair and sexiness in the upcoming contest...nice old Uncle Bob dies in a fire at the plant, but not before giving sage advice to Bud about love and pride....mean cowboy guy robs Gilley's for the $5000 prize and is off to Mexico...But wait! Bud saves the day and gets the girl!! In conclusion, two hours of my life are gone and I will never get them back. (Sigh).

callanvass Urban Cowboy was a film that failed to impress me in many ways, to be honest. It lacks originality, it may think it's being original, but in reality it's Saturday Night Fever all over again, only nowhere near as good, and Travolta is a Cowboy this time. Travolta and Debra Winger manage to come out of this looking pretty good, with their undeniably excellent romantic chemistry, it was the heart of the movie in my opinion. Urban Cowboy is very abusive to woman though, and that always bothers me. At least a few times, Debra Wingers is getting smacked around, and treated like a dog, it took away a lot of the enjoyment for me. Tony Manero was a cocky fool at times, but he had the charisma and character to make us root for him. Bud is a rather ordinary Cowboy, without the great character development, that Tony had, and Travolta can only do so much with the material. It's not all bad though. The bull riding scenes at Gilley's were cute and pretty fun to watch a lot of the time. I also enjoyed the tension between Bud and Wes, it was very well done.Performances. John Travolta is decent and charismatic, but nowhere near as good as he was in Saturday Night Fever. The script doesn't do him any favors either, and his character is somewhat abusive and full of himself. I did enjoy his chemistry with Debra Winger though. Debra Winger is sexy, and was very likable as the love interest. That was one of the script's lone bright spots, they put a lot of effort into Sissy. Scott Glenn is very good as the Con Wes. His abrasive and scheming character often stole a lot a lot of the scenes. Madolyn Smith Osborne is good as the chick who wants Bud's heart, or thinks she does anyway.Bottom line. Urban Cowboy is interesting, but not enough to make it a complete success. It's just much too routine for my liking, and lacking in originality. Girls will no doubt be turned on by Travolta's charm, and sex appeal, but in reality, this is just trying to cash in on the success of Saturday Night Fever. Worth a look for nostalgia's sake, or if you're an 80's lover like me.6/10