If you’ve ever felt the rumble of a V8 engine in your chest or grinned at the sight of a car soaring over a river, John Schneider’s Stand On It is your ticket to reliving the glory days of Southern car-chase comedy. Released in 2020, this indie gem isn’t just a movie—it’s a love letter to Smokey and the Bandit, a celebration of Schneider’s decades-long bond with Burt Reynolds and Hal Needham, and a middle finger to Hollywood’s cookie-cutter constraints. Filmed with grit, guts, and a Dodge Challenger Hellcat that’d make any gearhead drool, Stand On It is a wild, tire-squealing romp that demands a spot in your DVD collection or a stream on Schneider’s CineFlix DOD platform.
Schneider, forever etched in our minds as Bo Duke from The Dukes of Hazzard, steps into the driver’s seat as Duke Marietta, a washed-up TV star roped into a high-stakes bet: deliver 400 cases of microbrew from Baton Rouge to Austin and back in 24 hours, all while dodging cops and raising hell. Sound familiar? It should—this is Schneider channeling the spirit of Burt Reynolds’ Bandit, complete with a runaway bride (Mindy Robinson) and a big rig piloted by a wise-cracking sidekick (Cody McCarver). But don’t call it a remake. Stand On It is a tribute that winks at its predecessor with sly nods—like a Rebel flag license plate and a sheriff (Tyrus) who’d give Buford T. Justice a run for his money—while carving its own path through the backroads of indie filmmaking.
What sets this flick apart is Schneider’s personal stake. This isn’t just a paycheck gig; it’s a passion project born from his real-life friendship with Reynolds and Needham, the stuntman-turned-director who gave Smokey its pulse. Schneider’s ties to them run deep—he was a 16-year-old extra on the Smokey set, his shin immortalized in the credits, and later forged a brotherhood with the duo that lasted until their final days. You can feel that history in every frame, from the reckless stunts (a 100-foot Hellcat jump over the Tickfaw River!) to Duke’s gum-chewing swagger, a clear nod to Reynolds’ effortless cool. Schneider even named the film after the working title of Stroker Ace, a Reynolds-Needham follow-up, proving this is as much a memorial as it is a movie.
And oh, the horsepower! Stand On It swaps the Pontiac Trans Am for a snarling Dodge Challenger Hellcat, complete with a custom T-top and a paint job that screams rebellion. The stunts—executed with Schneider’s own crew in Livingston Parish—are raw, real, and reckless in the best way, echoing Needham’s daredevil legacy. Add in Southern humor, a touch of slapstick, and a soundtrack that’ll have you tapping your boots, and you’ve got a comedy that doesn’t just honor the past—it revs it up for a new generation.
Independent filmmaking shines here, too. Free from studio meddling, Schneider and his producer-wife Alicia Allain craft a movie that’s unapologetically itself. It’s rough around the edges, sure, but that’s part of its charm—like a souped-up muscle car built in a garage, not a factory. The result is a film that feels personal, authentic, and damn fun, with Schneider breaking the fourth wall to remind us this is a movie about making movies, a meta twist that’ll tickle fans of the genre.
Why should you buy the DVD or stream it on CineFlix DOD? Because Stand On It is a rare breed—a film that delivers high-speed thrills, belly laughs, and a heartfelt salute to legends, all while supporting an artist who’s been defying the odds since his Dukes days. Snag the DVD from johnschneiderstudios.com for your next movie night, or fire it up on CineFlix DOD (cineflixdod.com) to feel the rush instantly. You’ll be slapping your knee, squealing your own tires out of the driveway, and toasting to Schneider, Reynolds, and Needham—three rebels who prove the open road still belongs to the bold.
So, grab your CB, pick a handle, and stand on it—this is Southern horsepower comedy done right, and it’s waiting for you to hit play.
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