Back to School
Back to School

Movie spotlight

Back to School

2019
Movie
83 min
French

Two adults go to their middle school reunion in order to show off their success to old bullies teenage crushes.

Insights

IMDb5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes39%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users71%
Director: N/AGenres: Comedy, TV Movie

Plot Summary

Thornton Melon, a wealthy but uneducated businessman, decides to return to college to earn his degree. He enrolls at the same university as his son, Jason, and quickly becomes a popular figure on campus. Facing academic challenges and rivalry with a condescending professor, Thornton uses his business acumen and charm to navigate college life, ultimately proving that it's never too late to learn.

Critical Reception

The film was met with mixed reviews, with critics often citing its reliance on Rodney Dangerfield's signature comedic style. While some appreciated the humor and nostalgic feel, others found the plot predictable and the humor dated. Audiences generally responded positively to Dangerfield's performance, making it a moderate box office success.

What Reviewers Say

  • Rodney Dangerfield's consistent comedic timing is a major highlight.

  • The film offers a lighthearted and fun premise, though somewhat predictable.

  • Appeals to fans of 80s comedy and Dangerfield's established persona.

Google audience: Google users largely enjoyed the movie, praising Rodney Dangerfield's humor and the film's lighthearted, feel-good nature. Some noted that while the plot wasn't groundbreaking, it was an entertaining and enjoyable watch.

Fun Fact

Rodney Dangerfield wrote some of his own jokes for the film, incorporating his classic 'no respect' persona into the character of Thornton Melon.

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