Synopsis
The adventures of two amiably aimless metal-head friends, Wayne and Garth. From Wayne's basement, the pair broadcast a talk-show called "Wayne's World" on local public access television. The show comes to the attention of a sleazy network executive who wants to produce a big-budget version of "Wayne's World"—and he also wants Wayne's girlfriend, a rock singer named Cassandra. Wayne and Garth have to battle the executive not only to save their show, but also Cassandra.
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Cast
- Mike MyersWayne Campbell
- Dana CarveyGarth Algar
- Rob LoweBenjamin Kane
- Tia CarrereCassandra
- Lara Flynn BoyleStacy
- Donna DixonDreamwoman
- Chris FarleySecurity Guard
- Brian Doyle-MurrayNoah Vanderhoff
- Michael DeLuiseAlan
- Meat LoafTiny
Recommendations
- 75
Chicago Sun-Times
The movie wants to be a laffaminit extravaganza like the Zucker & Abrahams productions, but with slyer humor, more inside jokes, throwaway references and just plain goofiness, as when the characters occasionally break into their own language. - 75
Entertainment Weekly
As a movie, Wayne's World isn't much more than an amiable goof, yet it's carried along by the flaked-out exuberance of its two stars. - 70
Chicago Reader
"Bill & Ted's Aurora Adventures" might almost serve as the subtitle for this very silly but enjoyable 1992 comedy, developed from characters introduced on Saturday Night Live--heavy-metal fans (Mike Myers and Dana Carvey) with a cable access show in Aurora, Illinois. - 70
The New York Times
The film tends to be funny when confining itself to short sketches or dopey television-based humor, flat when pretending to be anything more. - 70
Time
Well, it's sorta funny, and most genial: for all their ranking on parents and drooling over hot babes, Wayne and Garth are innocent kids wasting time creatively. - 60
Empire
However, thanks to engaging performances and a sharp script, this movie - essentially a series of three-minute sketches filling 101 minutes could be just the right choice for that Saturday night date, while Wayne-speak will no doubt be quoted and become part of the English language. - 60
Washington Post
Myers, who created the original characters, has to make a feature film out of a teeny sketch. With cowriters Bonnie and Terry Turner, he fares better than you'd expect. - 40
Los Angeles Times
The Wayne's World concept, which, egged on by a rabid studio audience, works so beautifully in skit format, ends up feeling dragged out and energy-less at feature length. [14 Feb 1992 Pg. F1]
