Synopsis
At Adams College, the jocks rule the school from their house on high, the Alpha Beta fraternity. So when a group of socially-challenged misfits try to go Greek, they're instantly rejected by every house on campus. Deciding to start their own fraternity to protect their outcast brothers, the campus nerds soon find themselves in a battle royale as the Alpha Betas try to crush their new rivals.
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Cast
- Robert CarradineLewis Skolnick
- Anthony EdwardsGilbert Lowell
- Timothy BusfieldArnold Poindexter
- Curtis Armstrong'Booger' Dawson
- Larry B. ScottLamar Latrell
- Andrew CasseseHarold Wormser
- Brian TochiToshiro Takashi
- Julia MontgomeryBetty Childs
- Michelle MeyrinkJudy
- Ted McGinleyStan Gable
Recommendations
- 70
Variety
Revenge of the Nerds shows more than enough smarts to deserve a passing grade. - 60
Washington Post
"Nerds" is erratic -- more gags work than don't, but more situations don't work than do. There are some great throwaway lines. [10 Aug. 1984, p.23] - 60
The Hollywood Reporter
Revenge of the Nerds is primarily the story of outcasts getting their just rewards, and that is always a satisfying movie ingredient. Nonetheless, this scattergun, often scatological film is filled with extensive racial stereotypes, which may offend some moviegoers. - 50
The Globe and Mail (Toronto)
Revenge of the Nerds has some very funny moments and sturdy premise, but the revenge, when it comes, is not nearly as definitive as even the non-nerds in the audience would hope for. [25 July 1984] - 38
Miami Herald
Largely devoted to whatever laughs may be coaxed from the sound of a freshman belching and the sight of some mighty mature-looking coeds removing their blouses. There's some nose-picking, too, but not enough to save the picture. [20 July 1984, p.D6] - 30
The New York Times
It is the absence of genuine comedy that exposes glaringly the film's fundamental attitude of condescension and scorn toward blacks and women, and a tendency toward stereotyping that clashes violently with its superficial message of tolerance, compassion and fair play.
