The Big Picture There are a lot of weird things that have happened in the history of the movies, but Clint Eastwood riding with an Orangutan named Clyde, resulting in one of his biggest hits as an actor is certainly in the pantheon of cinematic outlandishness.
Beddoe grows increasingly infatuated with Lynn Halsey-Taylor , a touring country singer with the seductive appeal of a femme fatale. Despite her glaring red flags, such as having a boyfriend while still entertaining other males, Beddoe becomes smitten and starts a budding relationship. When their romance starts to reach its fever pitch, she suddenly disappears to Colorado, leaving him dumbfounded. He brings Orville and Clyde as tag-alongs, and sweeps the state to find Lynn.
Why Did Critics Hate 'Every Which Way but Loose'? Despite the financial success, it was a critical failure, with critics lambasting the film's lack of depth and the sheer stupidity of its premise. It brought Clint Eastwood appreciation for his attempt to do something new, but the praise does not extend to his abilities and the picture as a whole. It's also not as if people didn't see this coming.
'Every Which Way but Loose' Attempts To Have an Emotional Center While Every Which Way but Loose certainly deserves the disdain critics have for it, it does try its best to have a heart. Clyde the Orangutan and his antics are foolish, but they are endearing. He performs tricks and is almost human-like in his deeds.