Review of Revenge of the Nerds (1984) by Roland J — 01 Aug 2010

"Jocks only think about sports, nerds only think about sex.".

At a big campus, a group of bullied outcasts and misfits resolve to fight back for their peace and self respect.

REVIEW.

The ultimate "Misfits Revenge" movie, Revenge of the Nerds became an instant classic in 1984, with some of the most memorable scenes and quotable dialogue since Young Frankenstein. This raunchy comedy follows a group of oddball college students who are thrown together by circumstance and exposed to constant humiliation and ridicule by the jock fraternity on campus and how they get their ultimate pay back. Yes, the film is predictable as they come as we've seen this formula a million times, but it's watchable thanks to some wonderful set pieces, outrageous dialogue and on target performances by Robert Carradine, Anthony Edwards, Curtis Armstrong (memorable as Booger), John Goodman, Ted McGinley (no that is not a misprint), Larry B. Scott, and Timothy Busfield. Standout scenes include the "Wonder Joint" Party and the Lambda's musical performance during the big Olympic competition. A hilarious comedy that demands repeated viewings.