Better Off Dead
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Movie Reviews of Better Off Dead
Movie Review: Better Off Buying This Film....
Summary: 5 Stars
....than you are purchasing any of the so-called teen "comedies" of today.This movie is simply wonderful: hilarious, poignant, sardonic, and romantic, it features what defined 80s adolescent flicks -- John Cusack. Who could play the everyman better than he? Who was more skilled at identifying with a teenage audience than Mr. Cusack? As a 17-year-old, I can say that the film has not lost any of its charm: this is a cult flick at my school, and it still resonates.
If you're a girl, you want to be with Lane Meyer (Cusack's character). If you're a guy, you simply want to BE him. 'Nuff said.
The film relies not on gross-out humour (thank God), but on subtle touches of wit, elements of fantasy (Lane's crawling meal), and absolutely hilarious comic vignettes ("How To Pick Up Trashy Women")
In short: it's worth buying, and has not dated in the least. Much like Say Anything..., it was another critical triumph for Cusack, but a bomb at the box office. Why are such good films appreciated AFTER they've played out in theaters!!? There's no justice...
Oh, and I want my two dollars!
Movie Review: Better Off Buying This Film....
Summary: 5 Stars
....than you are purchasing any of the so-called teen "comedies" of today.This movie is simply wonderful: hilarious, poignant, sardonic, and romantic, it features what defined 80s adolescent flicks -- John Cusack. Who could play the everyman better than he? Who was more skilled at identifying with a teenage audience than Mr. Cusack? As a 17-year-old, I can say that the film has not lost any of its charm: this is a cult flick at my school, and it still resonates.
If you're a girl, you want to be with Lane Meyer (Cusack's character). If you're a guy, you simply want to BE him. 'Nuff said.
The film relies not on gross-out humour (thank God), but on subtle touches of wit, elements of fantasy (Lane's crawling meal), and absolutely hilarious comic vignettes ("How To Pick Up Trashy Women")
In short: it's worth buying, and has not dated in the least. Much like Say Anything..., it was another critical triumph for Cusack, but a bomb at the box office. Why are such good films appreciated AFTER they've played out in theaters!!? There's no justice...
Movie Review: Hey, Lane. I know this is a little awkward, me being a cartoon and all, but how would you feel if I took out Beth?
Summary: 5 Stars
Better Off Dead ROCKS! I've watched it at least once a month ever since I got it(a year ago), and I'm still not tired with it. It has some great scenes in it, like when Lane is asking his little brother why he plays with little kids' things lie "toy" laser guns, but then his brother shoots the gun that just barely misses Lane. I laugh every time I watch that(ok, but it's WAY more funny when you watch it). It's also pretty funny at the end when he flies away at the end in a spaceship he made with household appliances.
Okay, this movie is a little hard to explain in words, but believe me when I say that you'll find it EXTREMELY hilarious when you watch it. I reccomed this over the boring and POINTLESS Napoleon Dynamite. The only reason I'm reccomending this over that movie is because they seem to be a little similar, only Better Off Dead is funnier than Napoleon Dynamite. Skip that pointless piece of crap and buy THIS movie!!!!!!!!!
Movie Review: TRULY A SIGHT TO BEHOLD...
Summary: 5 Stars
This film captures the essence of the confused, surreal blur that is high school. Ever feel like the only one in class that's completely lost? Ever feel like throwing yourself off a bridge when the love of your young life ditches you for someone more popular? Ever wonder what in God's name your mother cooked last night? Then this movie's for you. What's so special about this film is that it lets fantasy creep in just enough to elevate the reality to its most empathetic form. We've all felt the pain of our frazzled protagonist--but this movie actually let's you see a surreal extension of those feelings. Your'e not just watching it...you're invested in it.Let me also add that in capturing the 80's teen scene, this movie succeeds remarkably. Being a sort of "Fast Times at Ridgemeont High" on acid, this movie takes the excess of 80's teen living and paints a nostalgic portrait--mostly hilarious, at times wistful, and even poignant.
Movie Review: 5 Stars
Truly one of the most off the wall movies ever. John Cusack's girlfriend dumps him. This would be pretty hard for most people except that he has literally thousands of pictures up of her. Everything in this movie is to the extreme. Cusack's sicko best friend is amazingly funny to watch, be sure to see him snort snow in a wonderul scene. Cusack's girlfriend has a new preppy boyfriend who is head of the ski team. Cusack decides to defeat him. There is way too much to talk about and there is no way I could give anythign away for one of the funniest movies EVER. I mean you have the Chinese guy who learned English from listening to Howard Cosell and forces Cusack to race cars everyday while announcing the race from his car, an insane paper boy who wants his $2, and you will never see Van Halen the same way again. Cause everybody wants some, baby how bout you?Obviously it goes without saying that this movie NEEDS a special edition.