Review of One Crazy Summer (1986) by Ted D — 27 Feb 2008

Great escapism movie.....Love John Cusack as Hoops and Trivia bit here....Niedemeyer from Animal House is Teddy's Father!

This review of One Crazy Summer (1986) was written by Ted D on 27 Feb 2008.

One Crazy Summer has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Zoran S (642) on 23 Apr 2010

Very funny. It's not a work of inspired genius like Holland's previous film, Better off Dead, but it's very entertaining…

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By Jeff H (1,831) on 09 Jan 2011

1986????? IS this what comedy was like in 1986? I like it, dumb, yet funny, but you gotta love it... If you have not seen it watch it…

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By Suanniiq B (11) on 02 Sep 2009

A star studded 80's classic IMO, and after all these years it still holds up…

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By Sean C (2,276) on 02 May 2016

Decent little Cusack flick, continuing the trend (I have yet to see JC in a movie I haven't enjoyed)- I'll have more to say when I see the…

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By Jen M (690) on 17 Apr 2011

Great Eighties comedy about friends, diversity, reminds me of the Goonies a bit, very funny…

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By Tim B (1,091) on 07 Mar 2010

An eighties movie that's not funny and makes no sense…

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By Mike K (761) on 11 Jul 2009

This is a funny 80s classic with young john cusack and Demi Moore. In my top 20 must see movies…

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By Brian S (2,291) on 20 Aug 2009

Nowhere near as good as Better Off Dead, feeling perhaps a little overstuffed with Savage Steve Holland's ideas…

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By Lisa R (646) on 10 Nov 2009

Just a crazy goofy ass comedy , that makes you laugh . look out !!! A giant dolphin with Rabies…

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By Amanda A (289) on 17 Apr 2011

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