Such an hilarious comedy, and a very realistic one, about moving from high school into college. If that's where you are in your life right now, I highly recommend checking out this movie. Or if you're past that milestone, like me, it'll bring back memories.
Anthony Edwards,
Corey Parker,
Finn Carter,
Charles Rocket,
Chris Rydell
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This teen comedy from Savage Steve Holland stars Corey Parker as an underachieving high schooler who hatches a crazy plot with valedictorian Lara Flynn Boyle to gain acceptance into a prestigious univ... read more
DVD Release Date: June 1, 2004
Stats: 89 reviews
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April 26, 2006
A poor 80's comedy that moral tells us grades aren't important when trying to get into an ivy league school.
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April 17, 2009
Aims low and hits its mark, fulfilling the "80s teen movie" requisites with just enough hyperbolic cleverness to steal a few pity laughs. The premise of going to college to get a girl is actually kind of okay, but instead of milking it, the filmmakers usually settle for pedestri... read more
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March 26, 2009
I cant believe I watched this on cable a few weeks back. Young versions of Anthony Edwards and Lara Flynn Boyle. Had to sit thru it to remember how bad it was.
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February 10, 2009
I remember watching this movie as a kid and really liking it and to my suprise, after watching it again I still like it. Some cheesy, unrealistic portrayals of teens but it has a young Lara Flynn Boyle and a loveable nerd as the main characters and it's still funny after all this... read more
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August 3, 2007
I only watched this because it came packaged in with Reno 911! and I wish I had just left it in the plastic. All the crap about getting into college is too unrealistic and ridiculous to be remotely funny.
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May 7, 2007
I have to admit this is a strange movie but I do like it. A good film by Savage Steve Holland, who gave us great comedy films like "Better Off Dead" and "One Crazy Summer".
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Lots of fun, Lots of familiar faces
Surprisingly clever and agreeable.
Has just enough clever bits to help you through the groaners.
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