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National Lampoon's Last Resort
Sam and Dave are living the boring life until they are beckoned to Sam's uncle's Island. When they get there (still not quite sure how that worked) they are compelled by beautiful women and a dastardly enemy of the Island. After accidentally convincing Sam's uncle to sign away rights to his island, they must somehow fix the problem.
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Plot Summary
A group of college students attempting to escape their parental constraints decide to create their own island paradise. Their dream quickly dissolves into chaos when they discover their 'uninhabited' island is already home to a group of escaped convicts.
Critical Reception
National Lampoon's Last Resort was generally poorly received by critics and audiences alike, often cited as a low-budget comedy with a predictable plot and weak humor. It is not considered one of the more memorable entries in the National Lampoon franchise.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a lack of originality and humor.
Performances are generally uninspired.
The plot is thin and predictable.
Google audience: Audience reception for this film is largely unrecorded or overwhelmingly negative, with available commentary often describing it as a forgettable and low-quality comedy.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in and around Stuart, Florida, utilizing local beaches and locations for its tropical island setting.
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