Back to School (1986)
To help his discouraged son get through college, a funloving and obnoxious rich businessman decides to enter the school as a student himself. (imdb)
Cast and Information
Directed By: Alan Metter
Written By: Rodney Dangerfield, Greg Fields
Starring: M. Emmet Walsh, Ned Beatty, Robert Downey Jr., Burt Young, Adrienne Barbeau, Sally Kellerman, Edie McClurg, Rodney Dangerfield, Keith Gordon, William Zabka, Kurt Vonnegut Jr., Paxton Whitehead
Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
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4. 80s teen sex comedies (public: ckflk - 3 stars)
5. University/College (collaborative: moderated by djross - 2 stars)
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Paxton | 70 63rd |
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It's a frustrating watch because it's the story of a man who came from nothing and worked his way to the top who loves his son so much he would do anything to encourage him to succeed and still after ninety-six minutes of screen time he can't get no respect.
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BillyShears | 70 53rd |
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Rodney Dangerfield's stunt double.
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TripleSH | 55 37th |
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Well, I like Rodney Dangerfield, but I'd rather watch his stand-up than watch most of his movies. This is funny enough, comsidering he plays the same character he plays in every movie: wiseacre middle-aged underachieving lecher skating through life on charisma.
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Kojiless | 68 72nd |
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Better college humor than Harold and Kumar.
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Ytadel | 4 43rd |
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It bleeds 80s, Dangerfield is definitely a bit too clean, and the dramatic arc and love stories are totally unconvincing, but it has a certain charm. Not to mention that it features 80s legend William Zabka in his prime and current legend Robert Downey Jr. in his youth - in the same scene! Holy crap!
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ozymandius10 | 50 21st |
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I've got a soft spot for terrible Rodney Dangerfield movies. Bonus points for young Robert Downey Jr.
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| 1 | webdw | 70 58th |
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OK, so it deserves a lower rating, sue me! I am a fan of Dangerfield and I'm giving him a little respect. Lots of laughs - especially if you like Rodney.
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recklessmess | 72 52nd |
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It's kind of refreshing to see Billy Zabka change things up a bit and play a villain. Also, that dive at the end, there's no way it's legal. Jason stepped over the edge before beginning his dive. I will say, however, kudos to whoever thought diving was cool and needed a whole movie. As if we already don't get enough of it every 4 years at the olympics. I mean, seriously, who gives a fuck about diving.
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WWallce4prez | 61 27th |
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I think Robert Downey Jr has about as many haircuts as Dangerfield has one-liners. The plot is mundane but there enough comedy, Oingo Boingo, and great cast additions to make this a pretty good 80s comedy staple. Burt Young rubbing down Rodney Dangerfield is about as good as it sounds.
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hellboy76 | 64 39th |
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Silly movie fits right into the 1980's. Nothing really works here but nothing is so offensively bad to merit it super lower scores. Average.
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| Average Percentile 39.9% from 715 Ratings |  |