Review of Fight Back to School (1991) by Juan C — 12 Feb 2011

A successful series for Stephen Chow that begins will a dull thud. There is something hilarious in the idea of recovering a policemanâ(TM)s gun in such a convoluted manner, but that is where the inspiration ends. A shame that not the most is made of the high school setting beyond a complete disdain for exams.

There are moments of great non-sequiturs. The Saddam Hussein t-shirt and European villain are highlights. As is the Europeanâ(TM)s eventual downfall in the back of a truck. The sequence with a condom, blowing bubbles and advice pertaining to 15 minutes is also grand.

Often though there are only bursts of madness, with the setup and timing of the jokes failing completely. The constant mash between farce and serious action also adds to this incongruity. This leaves a film that starts to drag as it moves towards a forgettable climax.