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Up the Creek
Bob McGraw is in his 12th year of college, goofing his way through life. Bob, Irwing, Gonzer and Max are the four losers forced and bribed to represent their university in an intercollegiate raft race. Forced and bribed into this role, they make some friends, the lovely Heather Merriweather, but mostly enemies, among others a whole team of marines, and preppy IVY-leaguers determined to win.
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Plot Summary
Four college students flunk out of "rigorous" academic institutions and are sent to a "last chance" vocational school in the woods. Unbeknownst to them, the school is actually a front for an illegal gambling ring run by a mob boss. The boys must band together to expose the operation and save themselves from trouble.
Critical Reception
Up the Creek was a moderate box office success, but it was largely panned by critics for its predictable plot, crude humor, and weak performances. It has since gained a cult following among fans of 1980s comedies.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its slapstick comedy and energetic pace.
Criticized for its juvenile humor and lack of originality.
Seen as a typical, albeit somewhat forgettable, 80s teen comedy.
Google audience: Audience reviews are mixed, with some appreciating the nostalgic humor and lighthearted fun, while others find the jokes dated and the plot flimsy.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in and around the Smoky Mountains in Tennessee.
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