Porky's (1982)

Fun

Well, "fun" isn't the best descriptor I've ever come up with but Porky's is precisely that--and a little less. It's not what one would call a deep or engrossing movie though. It lacks the complexity and genius of an Animal House or a Stripes, but it certainly is a good time. Porky's is rather topical due to Sex and the City's recent release because, as a young woman, Kim Cattrall was every bit as sexy as the press suggest. Her Miss Honeywell is a character you'll long remember. Although I did not like the ending, I appreciated its fifties feel and have reached the point in my life where I really enjoy looking at classic cars. Porky's is no masterpiece but it is a hearty giggle. June 11, 2008

very funny movie

This hilarous,raunchy comedy hit takes an unblushing look at teenage in the 1950's. It follows the comic adventures of 6 high schooler whose most fervent wish is to find some sexual satisfaction at Porky's. When they were ripped off and thrown out by the owner, they plot a revengeful scheme that is truly unforgettable March 4, 2008

Loved the movie - waiting on the HD-DVD Edition

I saw this movie when it first came out in theaters. I bought the movie when it came out on VHS. I'll buy the movie again if it comes out on HD-DVD. Otherwise, I'll keep my VHS player tuned up :) September 11, 2007

Turns the Animal House premise into a sub-genre of its own...

...and then goes it one better. I'm sure it wasn't lost on the creators that "American Graffitti" turned out to be a classic and then morphed into the equally-classic TV series "Happy Days". Where this eventual trilogy differs from "Animal House" is that the National Lampoon release never made any bones about being a Rock'n'Rowdy romp, done in broad strokes, where the "Porky's" series gives us characters we can like as people. Like the hapless Pee Wee (Dan Monahan), whose agonizing over his virginity gives you the feeling he considers late middle-age to be right around the corner. Or Wendy (Kaki Hunter), one of those girls who always ends up the topic of male bull sessions. The difference is that everybody likes her because she's got a great personality and a great sense of humor, particularly when she winds up the butt of the now-legendary "Mike Hunt" prank played by Pee Wee. It's ironic how the two figure in the ending. The portly namesake of this film and his redneck nightclub end up being almost incidental to the story because of the way it focuses on these kids and their antics. August 2, 2007

Funny and enjoyable teen sex comedy from the 80's.

In the early 50's in Flordia, six sex crazed teen boys want their sexual cravings to be fulfiled even if they have to peek in the girl's locker room. They decides to go to a raunchy strip bar called "Porky's" where their erotic dreams can come true until the owner known as Porky himself boots them out, now the boys must come up with a clever scheme to get revenge.

Very entertaining and funny sex comedy from Bob Clark who gave us "Black Christmas (1974)" and "A Christmas Story" that became a critically bashed but unexpected box-office hit back in 1982. It gives the viewers the truth behind teen horniness back in the fifties in a sleazy and funny view, the film contains Kim Cattral long before she become a successful actress as a sexy cheerleader that howls whenever she's in heat. With the success of this movie, it lead to two sequels and the teen sex movie craze in it's wake with an upcoming remake by Howard Stern coming soon.

This Special Edition DVD has good picture and sound with very good extras like a full length audio commentary by the late Bob Clark, Trailers to this and "Porky's 2 and 3", Video Game Sales Pitch, TV Promos and two featurettes.

Also recommended: "American Pie Trilogy", "Revenge of the Nerds", "Road House", "Animal House", "Road Trip", "EuroTrip", "Van Wilder", "There's Something about Mary" and "The 40 Year Old Virgin". July 17, 2007

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