The Enos duo convince Cletus, aka The Bandit, to come out of hiding and help them promote their new restaurant. With a little coaxing, he agrees, producing an almost-creaky Trigger as his mode of transport. But his nemesis, Sheriff Buford T. Justice, is on the hunt, forcing Cletus and Trigger to hit the road. Can they steer clear of the vengeful sheriff?
Sheriff Buford T. Justice is blackmailed into a cross-country pursuit of a fleeing impostor Smokey, who is actually Justice's nemesis, "The Enos." This chase involves a stolen elephant, a disguise, and a relentless drive to capture the elusive "Smokey." The film culminates in a chaotic showdown, with Justice determined to finally bring the perpetrator to justice.
The film was met with overwhelmingly negative reviews, widely considered a disappointing and unnecessary sequel that lacked the charm and humor of the original. Critics panned its predictable plot, weak jokes, and the absence of Burt Reynolds in his iconic role for most of the film, with his appearance feeling like a cameo.
Google audience: Audience reviews often cite a lack of genuine comedy and a feeling that the film is a pale imitation of its predecessor. Many found the plot tiresome and the humor forced, expressing disappointment that Burt Reynolds had a minimal role.
Burt Reynolds only agreed to participate in "Smokey and the Bandit Part 3" for a brief cameo after reportedly being persuaded by director Hal Needham, and the film's plot was significantly reworked to accommodate his limited availability.
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