PCU
PCU

PCU

1994Movie81 minEnglish

Nervous high school senior Tom Lawrence visits Port Chester University, where he gets a taste of politically correct college life when he's guided by fraternity wild man Droz and his housemates at The Pit. But Droz and his pals have rivals in nasty preppy Rand McPherson and the school's steely president. With their house threatened with expulsion, Droz and company decide to throw a raging party where the various factions will collide.

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IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes20%
Metacritic43/100
Google Users65%
Director: Hart BochnerGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

A young man is mistakenly sent to an elite, affluent college, which is run by a dictatorial president. He finds himself in a world of strict rules and elitism, where he must navigate the confusing social hierarchy and the expectations of the university and his peers. Along the way, he makes unlikely friends and learns to challenge the established order.

Critical Reception

PCU was met with mixed to negative reviews from critics, who found its humor and satire to be hit-or-miss. While some appreciated its attempt at social commentary, many felt the film was unfocused and lacked a cohesive narrative. Audiences generally had a similar reception, with the film failing to make a significant impact at the box office.

What Reviewers Say

  • While aiming for satire, the film often falls flat with its humor.
  • The attempts at social commentary are muddled and lack depth.
  • Despite a few amusing moments, the overall execution is disappointing.

Google audience: Audiences found the movie to be a somewhat amusing, if not particularly groundbreaking, college comedy. Some appreciated the lighthearted satire and relatable characters, while others felt it was predictable and lacked originality.

Fun Fact

The film was originally titled 'Football University' but was changed to 'PCU' due to potential trademark issues with the NCAA.

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GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwin...

Well, rarely has a movie predicted the future, and in this case, it predicted that a bunch of everyday people with no real political leanings, who just want to have a little fun and get on with their lives would be attacked by crazy woke li...