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Joe Don Baker, Leif Green, Scott McGinnis, Jonathan Gries, Corinne Bohrer ... see more see more... , John Diehl , John Voldstad , Logan Ramsey , Morgan Lofting , Kym Malin , Kim G. Michel , Jacqueline Cole , Reid Cruickshanks , Dona Speir , Hugo L. Stanger , Jim Greenleaf , Jon Gries

In this loud teen movie, a motley crew of youths, ranging from the rainbow-haired King Vidiot (Jonathan Gries), to Eugene the king nerd (Leif Green) and a washed-up video freak descend to the usual le... read more read more...vel of tricks to keep their video arcade from being shut down by a businessman (Joe Don Baker) who believes the games are a threat to the mental health of today's youth. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi

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R, 1 hr. 28 min.

Directed by: Greydon Clark

Release Date: January 1, 1983

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DVD Release Date: December 5, 2006

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  • thefog1331
    June 30, 2010
    thefog1331
    Hit and miss T & A comedy that will either seem very dated to some (usually those who either didn't grow up in the early 80's or didn't enjoy it) and nostalgic to others. Lots of games show up bringing back fond memories like Battle Zone, Defender and even Pooyan which I had forg... read moreotten all about.
  • sumsitup
    September 26, 2011
    sumsitup
    Haha! It's an 80's T&A flick set in the video arcades of yester-yore. For those of us who remember the video arcades (the only place you could find the good games) there might be some nostalgia, but overall the movie is lame.

    Typical plot that some politician-type is trying ... read moreto shut down the "den of evil" while the local arcade owner defends the wholesomeness of his establishment. (Ironic that this arcade is WAY raunchier than anyone I'd been to in real life).

    I'm a gamer, and it always bothers me that they don't even try to match sound-effects with the proper game. Another pet peeve is showing people playing games who OBVIOUSLY aren't playing because nobody actually plays with such vigor. Finally you have people playing games like Super Pac-Man while hitting all kinds of buttons, when everyone KNOWS that it's a joystick-only game.

    Were video games ever really this cool? Is the fat farting dude really somebody the men AND women look up to with respect? Were hot chicks EVER attracted to the video arcade? I think this movie is messing with history.... ;-)
  • Astrotrain
    April 12, 2007
    Astrotrain
    If you like the classic video games of the 80's then you'll enjoy this movie. Yes the plot is weak, but you've got classic video games, almost naked chicks, and a guy with farting issue... no brainer... but brings back memories hanging at the local arcade!
  • jeffman52001
    April 5, 2007
    jeffman52001
    I have to admit this is a weird film but I actually like it very much, some good moments in this movie.

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