Derry Herrera
Not sure how, but this is easily one of the best movies all summer. Multiple levels of funny, never takes itself seriously, super colorful, and creative.
thesar-2
Here's a movie I saw once…ONLY ONE TIME before…when I was probably 8-9 years old and I seriously never forgot...the Midnight Madness theme song throughout my entire life. (Weird how the child's mind works, eh?)Picture it: Paradise Valley, Arizona, early 1980s, I was at a sleepover at one of my friend's house and they were RIIIICH because they had a V/C/R. His mom thought we would enjoy a movie for the night, but in reality she was just trying to tone us (and the volume) down so she and his daddy could sleep.I was captivated – for one, it was a…V/C/R player! We could…PAUSE, REWIND and PLAY! And second, it was a funny adventure with a great intro song I could cling to.Oh, I forgot, we could fast-forward as well. So, fast-forward 30+ years, until tonight and I have to say: This movie was AWFUL. Is it a remake of It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World, or a cheap rip-off? Either way, it's enormously offensive in both its tone and dated themes.Some might say this PG-Rated movie was silly, harmless fun, but it's really only "silly." It's not "fun." And it's certainly not "harmless." This movie made me think of a TOP TEN THINGS I TOOK FROM MIDNIGHT MADNESS list:10. Oh, this is sooo 1980s. Racism is so funny! Being so un-P/C is so acceptable! 9. Wearing a wedding ring means you're married? Nah, it means "kid" Stephen Furst forgot to take it off when selecting his marshmallows for the film's prop. 8. Teaching freshmen to follow their dreams, be all-they-can-be and that they're "all right the way they are" only works when you judge their mates by their appearance. 7. Ahhh, that pathetic product placement didn't work on me at all. I just happened to buy this 30-pack of Dr. Pepper bottles coincidentally following this movie. 6. George Lucas isn't one of my favorite people, but even he should sue over the blatant STAR FIRE video game rip off of his famous movie series. The real name of that franchise slipped my mind. 5. Being mean to relatives, heavier-set women, nerds, employees, "dumb" jocks and immigrant maids, can be funny if…if…Actually, not in this day and age. 4. The art of winning something without doing so is just not worth it. 3. Thank God, Marty McFly got work after this. 2. Angry at, said God, for Pee-Wee Herman getting work after this.…and the number one thing I took from Midnight Madness…1. Only the token black guy can "jimmy a lock." Nope, no racial discrimination here. At least, he wasn't wearing a hoodie.Possibly, worst of all – this movie is far too BLEEPING long at 112 minutes. The film, again, is meant to be a "hilarious, 1980s college edition" of It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World, and it far overstepped its welcome. It's not recommended, especially by those easily offended today. There is nothing present in this feature that can enhance or teach today's youth. Heck, even the clues to "The Great Allnighter" game of the movie's premise, weren't clever, puzzling or inventive.This movie has been buried and rightfully so. I'm glad I never have to revisit it, again.(…BUT…I might still download that theme song. Hey, now! Its part of my childhood. And…who doesn't miss those sleepovers?!?)
jaczor
This movie is mind-numbingly awful, it makes you wonder how it's possible that people actually got paid for doing this, it's that bad. The story makes no sense, the actors seem to be doing a bad job on purpose, not to mention that it is as cheesy as can be (and not in a good way).I remember watching this as a kid and decided to watch it just for the nostalgia (knowing it would not be a good movie), but wow, I wasn't expecting it to be THIS bad.You will cringe every time you hear those fat twins laugh, makes you want to put a fist through the TV.The only thing noteworthy is that you can see Michael J Fox and Pee Wee Herman before they were famous, it's amazing that this steaming pile of movie s**t didn't end their careers.
imdb-21622
Cheesy, yep. Good acting, now, for the most part. A bit nostalgic, yep.I will admit my favorite part of the movie was realizing that Scott was played by a very young Michael J Fox. And he was good even back then.Peewee Herman makes a very brief appearance as well.Mindless entertainment, for the most part. Feels a bit like Revenge of the Nerds meets Gumball Rally or something.Reasons to watch -* Michael J Fox * Leon, he's pretty funny * Peewee Herman brief appearance * That late 70's low budget comedy feelReasons not to watch -* Something better is on
jwatt-4
What can i say about this movie that hasn't been said hundreds of times before? It's an American Classic. It has spawned dozens of imitators. Or none. Midnight Madness is one of kind. From the ridiculous opening montage/music to the Bonaventure HOtel, I was hooked. Leon made us all feel so young and carefree. One question though, how did he have those two hot hookers with him all the time? And how did have the time/money to arrange such an event? The cast is top notch. David Naughton is at his best here. His tight yellow sweatshirt is disturbing. His little brother Michael J Fox(in his first starring role), is a real brat. There is also Naughton's love interest and a dork and the obligatory black dude in a fisherman's hat on the yellow team. Michael J Fox does bad things like try and steal cups of beer at the Pabst Blue Ribbon brewery and runs away to Flounder's van. Flounder's team gives us the most comedy. What exactly is the deal with the blond on that team? Is she dating Flounder? Or Melio? Or Blade? Yes, the Mexican gentleman's name is blade. The other guy on the Flounder team has the best lines of the movie, i won't pomp them here. The Meat Machine team is a bunch of drunks. My personal favorite is Armpit. But the silent black man is great too. The other two teams are 4 nerds and 4 lesbians(two of which are 450 lb twins).You know the ending from the start. But that doesn't matter. This is the 80's me-genre at its finest. Don't rent this one, BUY it. and Buy it now.
