Review of Class of 1984 (1982) by Jim S — 08 Aug 2017

Realistically shows the troubles of the blight & violence of today's inner youth - yet lacking in coherence and empathy.

This review of Class of 1984 (1982) was written by Jim S on 08 Aug 2017.

Class of 1984 has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Chris G (1,743) on 13 May 2016

In the early 1980's high schools in the United States had a reputation of being filthy, violent places that were overrun by gangs of rebellious…

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By Brandon S (2,121) on 03 Mar 2010

I AM THE FUTURE. Exploitation trash that doubles as a critique of the American school system and treatment of juveniles…

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By F B (850) on 08 May 2015

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By Jeff B (2,998) on 15 Sep 2010

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By Jose M (1,677) on 10 Aug 2010

Class of 1984 presages many films that will come later: The Principal, Stand and Deliver, Dangerouis Minds, etc., yet none of those films is…

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By Mark B (2,206) on 11 Apr 2011

This movie rules, stupid and over the top in true eighties fashion. I am really surprised I hadn't even heard of it until two weeks ago…

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By Matt M (2,511) on 20 Oct 2013

The band director is the hero of this horror movie, of course 5 stars…

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Although the seventies was certainly more the era for revenge flicks, the eighties certainly had their fair share, and if I'm completely honest,…

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By Sylvester K (938) on 26 Aug 2013

Un des premiers film du genre. Pas mal. On notera la présence, pour son second film, de Michael J. Fox qui n'a pas encore le J au générique…

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By Hellholehorror (226) on 02 Feb 2023

Considering this was an eighties exploitation film I was surprised to see that it is still relevant today…

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