Jocks
One of the few films about Italo Disco, this Riccardo Sesani film follows two young males -- Tom Hooker and Russel Russel as DeeJay and Hi-Fi -- in a quest to find find a financial backer for the biggest disco party ever!
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Plot Summary
A group of misfit college students, led by the ambitious Todd, desperately try to win a local talent contest to save their fraternity house from being demolished. Their chosen act involves a ridiculous and chaotic football-themed performance.
Critical Reception
Jocks was poorly received by critics and audiences, largely seen as a low-brow comedy with a weak plot and uninspired performances. It failed to gain any significant traction upon its release and is generally considered a forgettable film.
What Reviewers Say
- The film suffers from a nonsensical plot and uninspired humor.
- Performances are generally flat, contributing to the overall lack of entertainment.
- Considered a forgettable entry in the 1980s teen comedy genre.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce due to the film's obscurity, but those available generally reflect a consensus of it being a poorly made and unamusing comedy.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location at the University of Arizona.
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