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Revenge of the Nerds [VHS]

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Regardless of how many times I have seen this movie, I always look forward to certain parts, and I am unable to resist seeing it just one more time. I could never categorize this movie as great, or even a classic; it is just an enjoyable comedy.

As the title suggests, this movie is about a group of hyper-stereotypical nerds. Leading the pack are Robert Carradine and Anthony Edwards. In addition are a number of other strong supporting characters, including an alternative lifestyle African-American, an Asian, a pint-sized genius, a classic coke-bottle-glasses geek, and a character aptly named "Booger." Each character is a caricature, and yet they have their basis in reality as I can attest.

This movie focuses on a band of college students frustrated with their inability to be recognized in a school where the football team seems to always have the best of everything. In the real world, Nerds are rarely members of cliques or jocks. You may almost guarantee that they do not hang out with the cool people. The end result is that Nerds almost always make sacrifices. However, the group of Nerds in this movie refuses to be continually kicked around.

After suffering multiple insults, the Tri-Lam's (Lambda-Lambda-Lambda) and the Omega-Mu's combine forces to attempt to take over the presidency of the Greek Council. The contest between the Tri-Lam's and Omega-Mu's against the jock/cheerleader team of the Alpha-Beta's and Pi-Delta-Pi's yields multiple funny moments, and a surprise or two meant for the over-18 crowd. One high point of this movie is the musical number by the Tri-Lam's and Omega-Mu's and another is the end of the movie when the Nerds finally make their point.

This movie is certainly over-the-top, but it does point out that nerds, geeks, or whatever they are called seem to be overlooked in college (and certainly in high school). However, a subtle message in this movie is appropriately captured in a joke that has been making the rounds. What do you call a nerd ten years after graduation? Answer: Boss. If you have ever considered yourself put upon by anyone for whatever reason, or if you ever felt you were an outsider in high school or college, you'll find this movie full of some funny moments and you will definitely enjoy the ending.

"Revenge of the Nerds" is a quintessential 80s movie. This film has it all--partying, pranks and one more "p" not suitable for this review. Betty Childs (Julie Montgomery) will blow you away. She's a classic 80s blonde in the sorority (Pi)that fraternizes w/ the jocks' frat (Alpha Beta).

Best friends from high school, Louis (Robert Carradine) and Gilbert (Anthony Edwards) go away to Adams College together. Upon arrival they and their nerd friends are picked on by the super-cool football playing Alpha Betas.

The nerds refuse to let their nerdiness sentence them to second-class citizenship. They take matters into their own hands when the "cool" kids keep messing w/ them. Some slyly placed video cameras and some smart usage of "liquid heat" provide some pretty darn funny moments. Their general nerdiness will keep you laughing, too.

In the end, the film's moral is that nerds are people just like everyone else. As Gilbert (Anthony Edwards) says, "No one will really be free until nerd persecution ends."

We're all nerdy in our own way... that's what this film taught me.

John Goodman is king. This is one of the funniest movies I have ever seen. Dirty, raunchy, and completely unsuitable for teenage viewing, this movie makes it fun to remember what it was like when comedies actually contained full frontal female nudity! The locker room speech by John Goodman is one of the funniest things I have ever heard. BUY THIS MOVIE NOW! P.S. "What is hairpie?" or "Step Aside Mama, I Wanna See Some of That Muff".

A group of college nerds, having been rejected by others, form their own sorority. The administration, noting such things as the racial diversity of the proposed sorority, approves of it.

The highlight of the film is the payback time against those who gave a hard time to the nerds. The nerds sneak into the locker room, apply some sort of irritant substance to the jockstraps, and wait for the unsuspecting football players to put them on. Out in the field, the jocks suffer total humiliation: They itch, jump around, and engage in bizarre dances in their attempts to relieve the irritation. Absolutely hilarious!

Hands down one of the best movies of the 80s! I have seen this movie more times then I can count. Each time it is just as funny as the last! I can't say the same thing for the 3 other versions to follow. They should have left this classic alone. In the words of Betty "I'm in love with a nerd." What more can you say. BTW, good job John Goodman!! Best he has ever been in any movie or TV show.

Revenge of the Nerds is not in competition with other frathouse movies. It stands on its own. With the great cast, dirty one-liners, and outrageous antics, this movie makes me wonder what the hell happened to good comedy. BUY this movie and you won't be disappointed!

I think that this movie is DA BOMB! End of Discussion

Why are you reading this? If you've never seen Revenge of the Nerds you should be running to the video store RIGHT NOW! It has some of the best one-liners in history used everyday by people refusing to think for themselves so they use phrases from movies. Yes that last sentence is what I meant to say, please read it again.

Without a doubt, the Revenge of the Nerds is easily one of the funniest comedies of all time. From the infamous panty raid to Booger's one-liners, anyone with a sense of humor would appreciate this movie. I used to watch this movie with some of my buddies night after night with some brews. It is a male bonding film, I promise you will laugh.

Along with Animal House, this is one of the best films of its genre! Many hilarious scenes including their fraternity party and the school olympics. Robert Caradine is the ultimate nerd! The follow-up movie is hilarious too!