Glory Days
Glory Days

Glory Days

1988Movie100 minEnglish

A married middle age man with two children who are in college, who also didn't finish college decides to go and enroll at his kids' college. He also decides to try out for football, and makes the team. He becomes a phenom. But all of this causes friction between him and his son, and also trouble between him and his wife, who wants him to quit the team. But he chooses to stay with it.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes30%
Director: Paul "Pablo" SimonGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

Buddy Cooper, a struggling writer, finds himself in the bizarre situation of being the sole witness to a crime committed by a powerful politician. As he tries to navigate the legal system and expose the truth, he encounters a host of eccentric characters and increasingly absurd obstacles. The film follows his comedic yet perilous journey as he attempts to bring justice to a system that seems determined to bury the truth.

Critical Reception

Glory Days received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who found its comedic elements uneven and its plot somewhat unfocused. While some performances, particularly Garry Shandling's, were noted, the film as a whole failed to resonate widely with audiences or critics.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a lack of consistent comedic tone.
  • Garry Shandling's performance is a highlight, but not enough to save the movie.
  • The plot is convoluted and fails to deliver a satisfying resolution.

Google audience: Audience reception for Glory Days is largely unavailable or unrated on Google platforms. Limited available feedback suggests viewers found the humor hit-or-miss, with some appreciating Shandling's presence while others were disappointed by the overall execution.

Fun Fact

The film was originally titled 'My Mother's Enemy' and underwent significant changes during production.

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