Review of Class of 1984 (1982) by Marc G — 08 Mar 2008

Classic violent movie, and Michael J. Fox's very first movie. Well worth a watch !

This review of Class of 1984 (1982) was written by Marc G on 08 Mar 2008.

Class of 1984 has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Matt H (2,287) on 24 May 2014

A teacher is required to be responsible. Crazy movie, mad new teacher causes escalation of violence instead of difusing it…

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

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Timothy Van Patten is definitely one of the most charismatic movie villains of all time, the epitome of punk anarchy and chaos…

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By Jim A (789) 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 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 Jose M (1,677) on 10 Aug 2010

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

Hilariously awful film from the 80s that tries to take itself to seriously as sort of hip new version of Blackboard Jungle…

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