Back to School (1986)

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PG-13

1. NERDS!: Jason Melon and Derek (roommate) are the only ones who qualify here. They aren't so much "nerds" as they are "losers". I don't find Jason as likeable, but Derek is kind of endearing in a proto-goth sort of way.

5/10

2. JOCKS!: ZABKA!!!

10/10

3. BABES!: Sally Kellerman and Dax from DS9, host of extras, clothes stay on (one exception). Well below average for this genre. How does this even get up to PG-13?

3/10

4. NERD BABE RELATIONS!: Now I can see Sally and Rodney hooking up, but Jason and Dax? Dax picks Jason over Zabka when Jason acts like a wet-blanket alcoholic tool all movie? There's no evidence they "did it" anyway, and you know Zabka got some of that!!!

5/10

5. TIMELESSNESS!: Because it falls short on several of my key elements I don't find myself reaching for this one very often, although I admit I did watch it a lot when I was a kid.

5/10

6. STEREOTYPES!: Outside of the professors, not a lot of stereotype or politically incorrect humor comes to mind. This movie is more a vehicle for Rodney's self deprecating humor. Ageism perhaps?

5/10

7. MUSIC!: The movie is very strong here. The theme is catchy. Elfman/Oingo Boingo etc.

10/10

8. COMPUTERS!: Not much here.

0/10

9. PERVERTS!: Well, there is Derek and Paulie from Rocky. Rodney ain't no slouch himself. "What's your favorite subject?"

9/10

10. MAJOR PARTY!: Yes, indeed. Didn't get too out of hand though.

8/10

TOTAL SCORE

60/100

I need to get a few more of these on here before I get a feel for the bell curve. Feel free to agree disagree in the comments below.