I bought this for the "Nerd one Liners" and i forgot how truly funny these movies really were. They are super corny but funny as hell. I like how you can get both nerd movies on one dvd!! Good buy
May 9, 2007 |  | The original picks up the shallowness of the sequel. |  |
In an ironic twist, Ted McGinley is actually involved in a better version of something. Usually the kiss of death for t TV show (look at how many TV series McGinley has come in at the tail end of in an attempt to revive the program's lagging ratings, only to fail miserably), Ted is actually a vital cog in the original "Revenge of the Nerds." which still holds a place in the hearts of many as a treasured piece of 80s cinema. That's not to say this movie is Oscar caliber (for what the Academy is worth anymore). Hardly. Years later it's not even gut splitting hilarity. But it's very appealing in that it's a comedy with a heart and a pretty clever vision for situational comedy. This movie may not evoke the same laughs it did way back when, though it may evoke some chuckles at the sight of modern day favorite actors in much earlier roles. However, the same cannot be said for the "Nerds II", of which is dreadfully painful to watch- poor pace, concept, execution, and even for a "Nerds" movie, too over the top. The Tri-Lambs are no longer nerds, they're just wearing nerd "costumes" to make them stand out as such. I love good low brown humor. I love good comedy, new or old. And I'll pit the original "Nerds" up against the heavily marketed comedies of late that milk their flavors of the day acting casts (see "Wedding Crashers" or "Dodgeball"). Seperately, I'd give the original "Nerds" 3 stars, and the sequel less than 2. But for the combo, I'll lean towards the 3 as it is a good value for those looking for such. And the sequel, bad as it may be, can't drag down the appeal of the original, though is sure seems like they tried.
February 1, 2007 | | Coming soon to a new box set re-release | |
One of the best movies of the 1980's. The edition currently listed here may no longer be available but save your money from the price gougers as a new special edition and a box set of the 4 movies will be released March 6, 2007.
January 10, 2007i cannot believe this comedy classic is out of print! bring it back please. most of us cant afford the outrageous prices for out of print dvds. so funny though. love the "wonder joints" scene
December 9, 2006| | | another beauty out of print? | |
I kick myself for not buying this before it went out of print. Unfortunately the used copy price is grossly inflated and all we can do is hope for a re-release.
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