I don't recall what drew me to this documentary about a contest in Texas to win a pick-up truck, but whatever it was I'm grateful for it. The film opens with all of the contestant introducing themselves solo on camera. Some of them didn't have front teeth, and others seemed like such backwoods stereotypes that I thought I'd had all of the participants, and the film all figured out within the first 15 minutes. I kind of felt sorry for the participants because it seemed like the director was making fun of them in a back-handed kind of way. It wasn't long before the surprises starting coming, and those surprises didn't stop till the movie did. This is a beautiful and heartfelt film which wonderfully and naturally captures the diversity and uniqueness of the people of this country. It's kind of special that way and I highly suggest you check it out for yourself.

would you like to make US$6k a day for 3 days? do you need to make US$6K a day for 3 days? 13 people say a definite YES to the first question, and I'm guessing 2/3 of those qualify for a YES on the second (me 2 for what it's worth!).these are real southern people in the real America, and this film shows they have some real heart and dreams, and compassion as well.i saw it in the theater in Atlanta in '97, and just found it on the Internet and watched it again tonight.as good as I remember, maybe better. i am going to twist some arms of non-Americans here in Brasil to watch and enjoy this movie, because it has heart and is universal.Find it and Enjoy it!

i bought this DVD on impulse based on all the ravingly positive user comments at amazon.com. ever skeptical i figured nothing could be that funny, but it was under $10 and so i thought what the hell, something with so many raves has to be at least worth a smile right? wrong!! its hysterical, rolling on the floor laughing your ass off funny. rarely have i watched something that made me laugh and laugh and laugh so hard. a whole bunch of rednecks going through some insane communal sleep deprivation exercise. and what a bunch of characters! i swear they will live with me forever. the smiley-happy black dude, his shoes and his snicker bars - just classic. it also has an ending/climax that couldn't have been better if an Oscar winning scriptwriter created it. the video quality is something awful, but in this case content rules! you really have to see this movie...really!

A great real-life slice of American color. Similar in tone to the early Errol Morris works "Vernon, Florida" and "Gates , H an engrossing and often hilarious look at a group of Texas stalwarts who enter into a contest to win a pick-up truck. The rules state they must keep one hand on the truck at all times. The last one standing is the winner of the truck. By film's end, you don't want anyone characters that only real life has to offer. I saw this film at the Los Angeles Film Festival, where it won the Audience Award, and enjoyed it so much I took friends to see the additional screenings. Its low budget is evident but when a tale is worth telling, who cares?