Review of Better Off Dead... (1985) by Jericho A — 17 May 2009

GREAT FILM! I CANT CONTROL MY LAUGHTER!!!

This review of Better Off Dead... (1985) was written by Jericho A on 17 May 2009.

Better Off Dead... has generally received positive reviews.

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Ah, good ol' 80's movies. Why does it seem like almost all of them are set in high school…

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By Shane B (460) on 03 Apr 2015

Some of the jokes just fall flat but, I did still manage to chuckle a fair amount regardless of it's faults…

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By Chillindylan G (161) on 31 Aug 2014

Excellent satirical comedy about the trials and tribulations of being a teen. John Cusack nails the role, as always. Grade = 8/10…

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By Michael W (3,003) on 18 Apr 2013

An exaggeration of teenage life. Every problem from home life to school relationships is blown out of proportion to hilarious effect…

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By Jennifer C (740) on 16 Apr 2013

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By Carmichael D (8) on 03 Jul 2018

Off beat, Quirky, classic John Cusack. Set the tone for how I gauge every teen romance movie hence forth, and very few stacked up to it's standard…

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By Kevin M. W (1,682) on 08 Sep 2014

Nothing made any sense in this film?! there was no story, no point where I wanted to see more. pure 80's! pure cody and scott…

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By Kenny N (256) on 28 Feb 2015

An often overlooked treasure in the pantheon of Brat Pack films about teens in the '80s…

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By Edward C (495) on 17 Aug 2013

Classic 80s movie. Any one that grew up in the 80s saw this movie…

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By Tanvir M (350) on 25 Jun 2013

Starring an in-his-element John Cusack, there's no question why this one's still remembered so fondly today: it's a great embodiment of everything…

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