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Big Man on Campus [VHS]

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I first saw this movie in 1989, just flipping throught the movie channels. I thought I would wet my pants laughing. Laughing so hard until I was crying. My grandsons were only 3 & 1 at the time but still thought it funny. They are 18 and 15 and are still borrowing my video to show their friends because they have to see it to believe it. Now, the following is that much bigger. We love Alan Katz! Actually, we love the whole crew. I don't see how they made it through the hilarious script. Cudos to the writers, the casting people, etc. We always order "2 faces" when we go to the chicken place and watch the reaction on the employees faces then we crack-up. I'm 62 years old, and still can't catch my breath from laughing whenever we watch Big Man on Campus. I'm laughing just talking about it with you. Like most of the reviewers, no one except us seems to have seen this movie. It's a must when everyone is over for Christmas. It going on 14 years and we never get tired of it. Where in the world is Alan Katz now?

I had never heard of this movie or the actor playing "Bob" (Allan Katz) but I was rolling on the floor laughing at this witty adaptation of "Hunchback of Notre Dame". Me and my family have watched this dozens of times, and we find ourselves using the catch phrases from the funniest parts. A lot of people I tell about this movie have never heard of it, either... but I do recommend it. It showed recently on the Disney channel, so you know it's for the whole family.

I've only seen this movie once on cable in the early, early 90's, but I have been scarred for life by that 1 viewing.
I have named every pet I've had since "Bob", and I love to go to chicken places and order "Two Faces", since I can get what ever part of the chicken I want.
WHY ISN'T THIS MOVIE OUT ON DVD YET!
I'd gladly pay $19.99 for it, but it might end up in the $9.99 bin or less if they ever dig into the classics and put this one out.

I first saw Big Man on Campus on HBO in 1989 or 1990 and found it one of the funniest movies I'd ever seen! The dialog is very witty and fast paced. We have watched the movie at least once a year since it came out and it is just as funny now as then. I got my daughter and some close friends hooked. We know the dialog nearly verbatim and use "Boblish" as a second language. In some circles I am known as "Judy Finkel" and we named our calico cat MOOKA beacause of a resemblance. The sound track is great also. I would love to be able to see the scenes cut from the movie that show up during the end credits. It would be fun to hear from other fans of the film.

I loved this movie. It was funny, and yet touched your heart. My husband (Retired, 20yrs. "Jar Head") thought it was very funny, and he usually doesn't like comedy. He laughed so hard, sometimes, I thought he'd have to change his pants. Wish they would put it on DVD, since that seems to last longer.

This is Bob Maloogaloogaloogaloogalooga. Just want tell people who like film Bob like to kiss you -- two speeds.

This movie is one of the funniest! Come on people.. get the lead out and get this one in the stores!

Little more can be said, a complete crime that this has not been released on DVD yet.

Hi everybody. I've started a website devoted to this movie at www.malooga.com. Guess who stopped by the other day? Mr. Maloogaloogaloogaloogalooga himself! Yes, Allan Katz emailed me to say thanks for keeping the dream alive. He explained why the movie has not been released on DVD. It was owned originally by Vestron. When they went out of business, the new owners sold off all the international rights, and decided not to release it into theaters. Eventually this company was bought by Lions Gate, who I assume now have it in the vault. I've emailed them asking to have it released on DVD, but have had no response yet.

We all know how great the movie is and maybe if lots of us email Lions Gate, they'll consider a DVD. It's a longshot, but hey, this is a cult film and it's going to take a lot of pressure to get what we want.

Please stop by the site and have a look and let me know what you think. Allan sent me the original script along with a never before seen photo of Bob and I've posted these on the site. I'm planning to put lots of video clips up in the near future to make it more interesting. I have links where you can buy the VHS and posters.

I'm not sure where to begin! Talk about a flick stocked full of laser-paced wit and sight gags(Corey Parker attempting to sneak out to see Kathy or Bob's Boogaloo with the head phones on), this is a real find!! I stumbled upon this near classic film at a small independent video shop in Oak Cliff (a section of Dallas, Texas) and knew I had to see it after reading the caption on the box:"BOB WASN'T SURE WHY HE WAS SO DIFFERENT THAN EVERYONE ELSE ON CAMPUS---BUT HE HAD A HUNCH!" Alan Katz

deserved an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of BOB MALOOGA-LOOGA-LOOGA-LOOGA (pay extremely close attention to the names as the closing credits roll!!!). So many great lines to name, and you'll certainly think differently about chocolate after this movie. O.K., I'm busted! I'm forced and compelled to give you a couple more scenes to watch for: Cindy Williams (yes, THAT Cindy Williams!) plays a psychologist who has a hilarious word-to-object-name-pronounciation-association session; and the dance in the window where the title of this message is derived. GET IT! GET IT! GET IT! That's all I can tell you! I'm a big MASH and Simpsons script fan and the screenplay of this movie will keep you runnin'! Goodbye form a "brutha in D-town!!!"