Macho Madness
Macho Madness

Macho Madness

1988Movie118 minEnglish

Delving into the mind of Macho Madness in this home video classic that highlights the one and only "Macho Man" Randy Savage; "Mean" Gene Okerlund hosts this look at Savage's career, including his many battles with Ted DiBiase for the WWE Title.

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IMDb4.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes15%
Metacritic32/100
Google Users45%
Director: Rob IscoveGenres: Comedy, Sport

Plot Summary

A mild-mannered college student, who is terrible at sports, tries to impress a girl by joining the university's football team. He faces immense pressure and ridicule as he attempts to overcome his athletic deficiencies and prove himself on the field.

Critical Reception

Macho Madness was generally panned by critics, who found its humor predictable and its plot uninspired. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many viewers finding the film to be a forgettable entry in the sports comedy genre of the era.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film relies heavily on tired sports movie tropes and lacks originality.
  • Performances are generally uninspired, failing to elevate the weak material.
  • Attempts at humor fall flat, leading to a generally dull viewing experience.

Google audience: Audiences found the movie to be a predictable and unengaging comedy, with many criticizing its lack of humor and weak plot. Some viewers felt it was a bland attempt at a sports comedy that failed to deliver on its premise.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a more serious drama about the pressures of collegiate athletics before being reworked into a comedy.

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