I grew up watching this movie from an original, mid 1980's recording - and when it came out on VHS in 1997, I was one of the firsts on a waiting list to buy a copy.In 1980, Urban Cowboy immortalized the name "Gilley's". The movie itself may not have the best special effects (if any at all) or the best storyline - but it's true to life, and could very well be the life story of a typical Pasadena, Texas "oil hand". John Travolta and Debra Winger are tremendous in their roles, capturing a true Texan accent and acting their roles extremely well. Anyone who negatively criticizes this movie is only showing their own futility - they obviously aren't a fan of either John Travolta or Debra Winger and probably have never taken the effort to read about the movie or "The Worlds Greatest Honkey Tonk - Gilley's".The last great feature about this movie is the cast - John Travolta, Debra Winger, Barry Corbin, Madolyn Smith, James Gammon, Cooper Huckabee - the list goes on and on... I could easily watch this movie weekly, not only for the story, but for the music as well. I am a fan of the early 1980's country music, and the soundtrack to this movie is one of the best I've ever heard.Money spent on this movie is well spent.BTW - If you are a true fan of Gilley's and if you haven't heard - read about the NEW Gilley's being built in Dallas, TX. at ...