Review of Better Off Dead... (1985) by Nathan F — 01 Aug 2008

And just when you thought the Eighties were worthless.

This review of Better Off Dead... (1985) was written by Nathan F on 01 Aug 2008.

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

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

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Sorry your mom blew up Ricky. I guess she won't be eating any spicy foods for a while…

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This screwball comedy punches far above its weight with its satirical parody visual gag style that echoes the many 90s shows I grew up watching…

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When it gets out of treating suicide like a running gag and going for the absurd, Better Off Dead excels. But only then…

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

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