Back to School (1986)
Back to School (1986)
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Cast
as Thornton Melon
as Dr. Diane Turner
as Lou
as Jason Melon
as Derek
as Philip Barbay
as Valerie
as Coach Turnbull
as Vanessa
as Chas
as Dean Martin
as Dr. Barazini
as Prof. Terguson
as Giorgio
as Himself
as Marge
as Sorority Girl
as Young Woman
as Rodette
as Tony Meloni
as Agnes
as Rodette
as Girl in Dorm Hallway
as Lisa
as Contractor
as Girl in the Crowd
as Young Thornton
as Coed
as Judge
as Player
as Bartender
as Mrs. Stuyvesant
as Executive
as Executive
as Trendy Man
as Security Guard
as Hot Tub Girl
as Hot Tub Girl
as Petey
as Drunken Student
as Lisa's Friend
as Girl at Dorm Party
as Man in Stands
as Student in Diane's Class
as Student at Fraternity Party
as Cashier
as Rodette
as Man in Stands
as Rodette
as Rodette
as 'Twist & Shout' Band
as Oingo Boingo Band Member
as Student in Diane's Class
as Student in Diane's Class
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Critic Reviews for Back to School
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The vibes, here, are all wrong, and Dangerfield's unique timing is disrupted in most scenes.
I mean no disrespect to Rodney Dangerfield in suggesting that Back to School is a comedy that belongs back on the drawing board.
Dangerfield seems to be setting the film's brisk pace and flawless timing himself.
In this very funny Rodney Dangerfield comedy, there has been an important shift in Rodney's entertainment persona, a shift that has made this small film a monster hit.
It's a good character for Dangerfield, one that veers him away from the 'I don't get no respect' pathos that comes too easily to him, and enough attention is paid to the minimal plot to integrate Dangerfield's classically constructed one-liners.
[An] acceptable time-passer.
Audience Reviews for Back to School
Rodney Dangerfield is one of the greatest stand up comedians ever. His timing and delivery are simply perfect. This films shows that he also had some great acting talent. Nothing that pushes him too far, but certainly enough to propel the story along. Dangerfield decides to attend his son's college to help his son through the hard times. Obviously they each learn a little about each other along the way. There are many sequences and characters you will be familiar with, but Dangerfield is particularly lovable. He's supported by a strong supporting cast. The best moments are when Dangerfield proves himself as more than just a one-liner comedian.
Super Reviewer
A very funny, but somewhat stupid, comedy starring Dangerfield. There are a couple of really funny jokes, but there are also some not very funny jokes. My favourite part is when Oingo Boingo plays at the party.
Super Reviewer
Rodney Dangerfield at the top of his game, giving out laughs and a heartfelt father/son story. The premise is hilarious in itself, but the execution of it is what really makes it great. Kieth Gordon is a great straight man to the very lively and over the top nature of his onscreen father. Robert Downey Jr. also plays a pretty hilarious rendition of Robert Smith going to college part time. I like how this criticizes the the college experiences as well as romanticizing it.
Super Reviewer
Back to School Quotes
| Thornton Melon: | With the shape my body is in, I could donate it to science fiction. |
| Thornton Melon: | Bring a pitcher of beer every seven minutes until someone passes out, then bring one every ten minutes. |
| Diane: | Whoever wrote that doesn't know the first thing about Kurt Vogenegut! |
| Thornton Melon: | And another thing Vogenegut, I'm stopping payment on the check!! |
| Thornton Melon: | Class huh? Let's talk about class ok Vanessa. There's you and Gorgio in the guest room. Very classy. There's you and Gorgio in the rumpus room, another classy one. Whoo this one i can't figure out! There's you, there's Gorgio, what's with the midget? Hey wait I've got more! |
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