Not all comedies need to become instant classics -- especially not when they're in the SNL-related canon -- so this film's aim is overambitious but true, earning it a rank far above Superstar or Black Sheep but below Tommy Boy or Happy Gilmore.
Hot Rod (1979)
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Synopsis: Young Brian Edison comes to California to try his luck in the national drag race competitions, but he soon discovers the highly competitive - and corrupt - racing atmosphere is more than he... Young Brian Edison comes to California to try his luck in the national drag race competitions, but he soon discovers the highly competitive - and corrupt - racing atmosphere is more than he bargained for. [More]
Starring: Robert Culp, Pernell Roberts, Gregg Henry, Robin Mattson
Starring: Robert Culp, Pernell Roberts, Gregg Henry, Robin Mattson, Ed Begley
Director: George Armitage
Director: George Armitage
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If you must see "Hot Rod," bring along something else to do--like a portable DVD player loaded with "Anchorman" or "The Waterboy."
| Tomatometer Percentage | Movie |
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| 44% 44% | Night at the Museum: B… |
| 32% 32% | Terminator Salvation |
| 36% 36% | Angels & Demons |
| 95% 95% | Star Trek |
| 25% 25% | Four Christmases |
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| 83% 83% | Harry Potter and the H… |
| 67% 67% | Public Enemies |
| 75% 75% | Julie & Julia |
| 95% 95% | The Cove |
| 85% 85% | World's Greatest Dad |
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