what was the feedback received from the critics/viewers after watching this motion picture?
The film received negative reviews some have argued that the film can be viewed as a satire on the American way of life, and this contributed to its unfavorable critical reception at the time.
Honky Tonk Freeway
The film received negative reviews upon release, and was pulled from theatres after just one week. "Variety" wrote: "The overriding question about EMI's "Honky Tonk Freeway" is why anyone should want to spend over $25m. on a film as devoid of any basic humorous appeal...[Its] long-term commercial appeal appears to be almost nil."

Some have argued that the film can be viewed as a satire on the American way of life, and this contributed to its unfavorable critical reception at the time.

"I thought it was the funniest movie I'd ever made," said Schlesinger shortly after the reviews came out. "I'm surprised at the hostility...I think it's been misperceived. The (critical) tone is 'how dare he? These characters are all monsters.' I'm amazed they find it misanthropic. I think whats happened is American comedy lately is either immensely middle class or very 'gaggy' with a lot of mugging...I couldn't make a 'gag' comedy."
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Honky Tonk Freeway [SEP] Critical response
The film received negative reviews upon release, and was pulled from theatres after just one week. "Variety" wrote: "The overriding question about EMI's "Honky Tonk Freeway" is why anyone should want to spend over $25m. on a film as devoid of any basic humorous appeal...[Its] long-term commercial appeal appears to be almost nil." Some have argued that the film can be viewed as a satire on the American way of life, and this contributed to its unfavorable critical reception at the time. "I thought it was the funniest movie I'd ever made," said Schlesinger shortly after the reviews came out.