Trailer—National Lampoon's Class Reunion

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Class Reunion

Did you know, that Anthony Kiedis, (singer from the Red Hot Chili Peppers) father is in this movie. Blackie Dammit, is Anthony's father. I noticed this after reading "Scar Tissue" Anthony's autobiography, and saw a picture of his father. I thought, "well, that guy kinda looks like that guy from that movie I saw in the eighties. Then I read more and it said his father was an actor that had a few small roles. After checking this site, and comparing with a search on the net, I realized it really is his father in the movie. It's funny, because nowhere in the book does it mention him being in this movie. Perhaps his son was ashamed of his father's acting job in this flick, but he need not be. I think his father, Blackie, did a great job in the show.

The fourth of TV director Michael Miller's six movies is somewhat inconsistently funny, but he does keep the story moving, so it's wise to continue watching even though some of the gags fall flat. A few of them are ineptly staged and some of them had no promise to begin with. Some travel well-worn paths and some are reasonably fresh. The players too are a mixed lot, but the characters I'm rooting for may not necessarily be the characters that other viewers will identify with. In short "National Lampoon's Class Reuniuon" obviously aims to provide something for everyone -- and in this respect, it succeeds admirably. Many of the players are unknown to me and my DVD is most unhelpful in this regard as it doesn't bother to list any of the players at all. In fact the only characters it mentions are Bob Spinnaker and Meredith Modess. Both are admirably enacted.

If you're looking for unique characters, a twisted plot, and low brow laughs,than this is your movie. It's entertainment, pure and simple, and if you are a haughty critic that is looking for substance, please go elsewhere. Not everything can be "Jane Eyre"(but than again, "Jane Eyre" could never make you laugh). FUN MOVIE.

This movie is probably my favorite movie of all time. Miriam Flynn is excellent as Bunny Packard. Zane Buzby as Delores is comic genius. The rest of the cast is amazing, and the film is really really funny. A definite satire of horror films, with a zany twist. If you enjoy a fun, comedy filled evening, then go and rent this classic. You'll laugh all the way through!

You can't convince someone to like this movie. I found the image of a high school class singing The Supremes over the ornate corpse of a Krishna to be comically endearing. I also liked the image of Scatman Caruthers bicycling through flying sausages in "Zapped!" with Scott Baio; neither of these films can be called excellent, but each has a tepid silliness which is pleasant. Gerrit Graham and Michael Lerner make memorable characters, and the rest are painless. 'Painless' is a high rating for any as jaded as I. Never having read the original lampoon concept, and never having seen a 'John Hughes' film prior to this one (it is hard to recognize John Hughes in here - although the film takes place in a high school, the characters are all adults) I thought it was at least as funny as Animal House, which I never really found that funny.

NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CLASS REUNION was a flop when it was released. It didn't stay long in theaters in my big city. Why? Because it's BAD!!!!! Not bad in a good way but bad in a really painfully unfunny way. The entire cast of actors were mostly unknowns then and have remained unknowns after this turkey. The idea is actually great (a parody of slasher flicks) but the execution is sorely lacking in every aspect. Just avoid this "comedy". Your time is more precious than spending a nanosecond watching this embarrassing misfire.

I have to admit it, I always liked this film too! I just got this film, and it was a full SP copy for only $3.00 brand new! I'm looking for a full SP copy of "The Meateater" No, it's not a * tape! Gerrit Graham "Used Cars" was always one of my favorite actors. A topless Misty Rowe! who could ask for anything more! Miriam Flynn before becoming "Cousin Eddie's" better half. Is there any other kind?