Michael J. Fox's first move! I saw this movie as a kid and loved it, so I rented it again recently. It is about Leon's game, "The Great Allnighter". He challenges five teams to a clue driven scavenger hunt type game. It is in the same vain as a "Revenge of the Nerds", "Rat Race", or "It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World". It has that "American Where Wolf in London" guy (David Naughton) and Flounder (Stephen Furst) from Animal House among others. What else can you ask for?! Certainly a recipe for success! Don't get me wrong, it shows it's age, which I think adds to it, but it is still just great fun. Remember when movies were fun? I love how the team break down too. Nerds, Jocks, Chicks, Rich, and Normal people. Remember when we could make fun of everybody or just go to a movie that was fun. Well this will take you back. As you can see this is mostly about nostalgia. Although I find myself getting caught up in the race as well. Who will win? I also like seeing the world as it is transitioning from 70s to full blown 80s. I think part of the major appeal is wanting to go on a scavenger hung like this. Plus I think it is something you can watch with your kids.
Good:
Nostalgia. Fun!
Bad:
Dated. Was made on the bring of the 80s (Released in 1980).
Comments:
Hear it inspired "The Game". This was made before Michael J. Fox did "Family Ties", WOW!
Recommendations:
Good luck seeing this in the theater. Grab the kids for a trip down memory lane. Heck, Disney made it! Rent it.
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