Frat Star
Frat Star

Frat Star

2017Movie85 minEnglish

"Frat Star" explores the alluring, superficial, manipulative, and dark world of Ivy League fraternity culture. An insecure, poor, and broken-hearted Nick enters freshman year with no interest in fraternities. This all changes when his old money roommate Billy convinces him to pledge.

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IMDb4.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes20%
Director: Robb CorddryGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A naive college freshman, eager to fit in, pledges a fraternity known for its wild parties and hazing rituals. As he navigates the intense pressures of fraternity life, he begins to question the true meaning of brotherhood and his own identity. The film explores the dark underbelly of Greek life, forcing him to confront dangerous traditions and make difficult choices about his future.

Critical Reception

Frat Star received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its exploration of fraternity culture to be heavy-handed and unoriginal. While some performances were noted, the film was generally criticized for its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacked originality in its depiction of fraternity hazing.
  • The film struggled to balance its dramatic ambitions with comedic elements.
  • Character development was largely superficial.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Frat Star are scarce, but available feedback suggests a lack of engagement with the film's narrative and a general disappointment with its portrayal of college life.

Fun Fact

Director Robb Corddry, known for his comedic roles, made his feature directorial debut with 'Frat Star'.

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Kamurai

Kamurai

Horrible watch, won't watch again, and warn against. A great example of the richest, most privileged, awful place of non-academia academia. This movie tries to be at least 3 things and fails across the board. It does make the point o...