Revenge of the Nerds

Released: 1984

Directed by: Jeff Kanew

Starring: Robert Carradine, Anthony Edwards & Timothy Busfeld

With there being a new Revenge on TV tonight (after about two freaking months....and last week's recap of the season didn't count and was actually more annoying), and the Braves playing at noon (beat the Mets btw)....we decided the perfect movie would be Revenge of the Nerds.Another iconic movie I missed growing up.

I both loved & hated Revenge of the Nerds. The Frats/Jocks were so amazingly one dimensional that it almost hurt my head. Yes, it's a comedy, but doesn't anyone ever stop and say..hey, maybe we're taking this a bit too far?

btw: James Cromwell is listed on the film as "Jimmy Cromwell" which is awesome. Oh and check out who was the director of photography - King Baggot II...I'm serious...that's his name. Poor guy, must have been picked on a lot as a kid....and his parents thought it was okay to repeat the name. Oh well...

So, Revenge is great, because after the 90's, I feel as though people stopped picking on the Nerds. Not because of this movie, of course, but because Bill Gates & Steve Jobs made nerds exceptionally successful!!! And we all know money conquers all. So let's start with a few of my thoughts:

A) It was very funny & I understand why it's a classic

B) When Lewis's dad drops him & Gilbert off in front of the social sciences building, I can't help but wonder....Why wouldn't you drop them off in front of the dorms!?

C) The President of the University truly shows that while you don't always want a consolidation of power, you need a strong leader. If not...well you'll just be bullied.

D) I'm still a little surprised that Betty didn't find out about the naked pictures on the bottom of the pie pans....not that she's terribly smart. That seems like a deal breaker....

E) John Goodman looks so young! It's shocking!

F) The soundtrack is pretty good!

For your standard comedy without a lot of depth, it was very entertaining!