Johnny Be Good
1988, Comedy, 1h 24m
15 Reviews 5,000+ RatingsYou might also like
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Johnny Walker
Leo Wiggins
Wayne Hisler
Georgia Elkans
Coach Sanders
Wallace Gibson
Critic Reviews for Johnny Be Good
All Critics (15) | Top Critics (5) | Rotten (15)
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"Johnny Be Good," a would-be satire on the excesses of big-time college football recruiting, is so bad that the NCAA might consider using it as punishment for coaches who violate regulations.
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Buried somewhere in the screenplay are some Robert Altman-esque satirical intentions, in which the wildly corrupt college football recruitment process is offered as a panoramic image of frenzied American venality.
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Two of the screenwriters, Steve Zacharias and Jeff Buhai, also wrote Revenge of the Nerds, so it's not surprising that they're more interested in tame teen-age fantasies than in social satire.
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The people who made this movie should be ashamed of themselves.
January 1, 2000 | Rating: 0.5/4 | Full Review… -
If Chuck Berry were dead, he'd be spinning in his grave.
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An insufferable comedy. [Full Review in Spanish]
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Audience Reviews for Johnny Be Good
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Jun 10, 20112-3 Great actors in their youth plus Paul Gleason. This pretty much sums it up: Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times "The people who made this movie should be ashamed of themselves." I couldn't have said it any better Roger.Sean G Super Reviewer
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Jan 23, 2011It's a slightly more sexed up and extreme version of the John Hughes formula, but in a good way. Anthony Michael Hall plays a great jock after being stereotyped as a shy nerd in most roles. RDJ also throws in a knockout as his kooky best friend. I liked the story because it had a real life feel to it and there were real consequences to everyone's actions. When it does get over the top, it's absolutely hilarious and a purely 80s experience.Conner R Super Reviewer
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Sep 06, 2010It's movies like this that give 80s teen flicks a bad reputation. The actors are good, but the dialogue and story are stupid and pointless. I hated this movie.Aj V Super Reviewer
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Jun 19, 2010I always like Anthony Michael Hall in the 80's and this being one of hes lead role in playing not a nerd(like in the breakfast club or weird science) its pretty different for him at the time.And one of hes last movies till he disappeared until hes come back years later in the tv series The Dead Zone.The movie itself is ok and typical of the times there are some funny moments but not enough and Hall is ok but not really that fun to watch.Its Robert Downey Jr in a early role who stands out and the late and great Paul Gleason knocks a few laughs. And there's a very early role from Uma Thurman who lets just say that her acting gets better through the years.Brian D Super Reviewer
Johnny Be Good Quotes
| Johnny Walker: | Have you seen voach Hissler's wife, woman has a set of chihuahuas. |
| Leo Wiggins: | Then I whisper doftly in his ear, I'd like to pay for my next twenty visits in advance. |
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