Review of Revenge of the Nerds (1984) by John O — 29 Feb 2008

Another 80s comedy classic. Robert Carradine is the ultimate nerd.

This review of Revenge of the Nerds (1984) was written by John O on 29 Feb 2008.

Revenge of the Nerds has generally received positive reviews.

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By Katie S (632) on 26 Sep 2016

Quotable. Check. Memorable characters. Check. Cute girls. Actually not really. Ogre. Check. My dad use to call me booger; I wonder why, eh…

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By Kerby H (812) on 06 Apr 2015

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By Tracey R (39) on 26 Sep 2016

Very funny movie...it will always be remembered for the immortal Booger and a thin John Goodman…

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Let's just admit it, people. Revenge of the Nerds worked when our time was 1984 and we were at the theaters watching this…

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