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Well, plenty of film producers during the 1980s, eager to capitalize on the success of Animal House, released hilarious movies that all had the same basic formula: good natured but mischievous college kids, naked coeds, a minimal plot, and plenty of gut bursting comedy scenes. Fraternity Vacation, like its predecessors (Porky's, Caddyshack, Revenge of the Nerds) has all of this and more, this time in opulent Palm Springs. It's such a shame that film critics turn their noses up at these fine flics and instead praise inferior "dramatic comedies" for their alleged intellectual complexity, when in reality it is political opinions and pressure which shape their faulty viewpoints. I would much rather watch a good natured comedy like this than something like Kramer vs Kramer, Mrs Doubtfire, or Scent of a Woman, all of which are excessively hyped because of their issue based themes. Fraternity Vacation has everything that's fun: love, friendship, light sex, beer drinking, jokes, music, and no violence or heavy mood dampeners (of which all true comedies are devoid). The actors are all talented and pleasing to watch. Fraternity Vacation is often shown on network tv, premium cable and basic cable, although on tv it is heavily edited (I recommend the unedited version). I urge anyone who hasn't seen it but loves good comedy to watch Fraternity Vacation, it's definitely a fun, witty film.

This is one of the worst movies I've ever seen, yet it was still entertaining. It represents everything that was bad in the 80's: sex comedies, college or high school related "exploitation" movies, "resort" movies. To some people it might be "delightfully" bad. This is why I'm not going to completely diss this goofy movie.

You know the plot, you've seen it in other movies of this genre. A group of college kids are going on a vacation with only one thing on their mind: sex. The rest of the movie is just useless frills. What makes this movie so appealing [ yeah, there is some kind of appeal to it.. ] is the fact that it's so goofy and stupid. If this movie was made today, it would probably be offensive.

Oh, another good point: the main character who is a shy innocent charming nerd who doesn't know much about girls. [ aww ]

If you just want an awful movie to watch with your friends and laugh at, this might be a good choice.

I wouldn't say this was the best movie ever made, but it is highly watchable. Basic plot: Tim Robbins ("Shawshank Redemption") and Cameron Dye (...don't really know) go on a free-ride vacation to Palm Springs with nerdy frat pledge Stephen Geoffreys ("Evil Ed from "Fright Night") in the hopes of partying and getting laid. Meet Hot Chick, check. Meet rival frat boys, check. The 'bet' about who gets to nail Hot Chick first, check. Boobs and beer, check. Feel-good ending where everyone becomes friends, check. Typical 80's Sex Comedy Formula.

Good points: Seeing Tim Robbins before he made it big was interesting. The Hot Chick wasn't the stereotypical dumb bimbo, also refreshing. Lastly, Stephen Geoffreys was adorable as the good-hearted nerd Wendell. Always had a soft spot for that actor; he plays downtrodden nerds/geeks/dorks with such verve. All the more surreal when you think about his future career in, erm, adult cinema...not that there's anything wrong with it! (couldn't help the "Seinfeld" reference there!)

Bad points: the MUSIC! I know 80's cheese is 80's cheese, but this was particularly bad. Shocking that it was Brad Fiedel that did the music for this movie, when you compare to his later work in "Fright Night" and the first 2(or 3?) "Terminator" movies. Truly iconic scores in those flicks...

I have seen this movie a couple of times. Sometimes when i looking in my VHS-Collection after movie i can laugh at, i see this movie. This is not the funniest movie i have seen, but it's a good movie for the moment and you laugh and have fun. Stephen Geoffreys is great as the nerd.

This is definitely one of them guilty pleasure kind of movies. It's one of them movies that I watched very often when I was just a little kid and it was first debuting on HBO. Most kids didn't get to watch this kind of stuff when they were just six-years-old, so I was fortunate. Of course, I didn't really understand a lot of humor and mostly what I took from it was seeing naked girls for the first time.

I recently found the movie on video from back in the day, so I just finished watching it for the first time in years. I'm now 22, and it makes a lot more sense than it did when I first saw it about 14 years ago, especially the line that Wendell uses to win over Nicole. The one nude scene early in the movie gave me a whole new kind of feeling as well. :)

After seeing Tim Robbins in movies such as Bull Durham, The Shawshank Redepmtion, and the Hudsucker Proxy; it's amusing to see him play the role of a college party animal named Mother. Some of the actors do seem a little old and overdressed for spring break, but it's still pretty funny and worth watching if you have some free time and feel like reflecting on the '80s. The movie has too much sentimental value for me to down it, so I give it two big thumbs up.

I wonder looking back, what Tim Robbins, open hearted-ly felt about this straight to video T and A pic. Would he cringe, feel embarrassed, hide himself in a corner. Honestly watching him in this, gives you cause to wonder why the other actors/mains didn't end up with the same success. I'm talking as in Dye, MCcloskey, and Mccoy, the latter who did have a bit of success, few and far between. They are all good actors (not really here though) in what it essentially a bad movie, but a better one than you think, when judging the preview. There were a lot worse out there, around this time, believe me. It actually has a story, but it's not based around our nerd character, Wendall Tvett, (a great Stephen Geoffreys) the real actor, who's career downfall is one of the worst of seen, which judged against talent. He's so natural and believable. He's taken under the wing of two college dudes, (Robbins and Dye) where they head to Palm Springs and clash with rival studs (McCloskey and McCoy) who are from another fraternity, of higher status. The warring duo make a wager with their nemisis's that they can score with this classy hottie (Sherie L Wilson), before they do, and with this of course comes proof, via Telescope and tape, which does make for exciting and comedic viewing. Even though it's bad, FV is just too much fun, more fun than laughable, I warn you, one raunchy hot scene, early in the piece involving a sex prank, and four great jugs, ala: scream queen, Crampton, and Kinmont with bigger stupendous goodies. But too, there's a valuable message, in the end, as to why Geoffreys ends up the classy hottie, among others messages, earlier. This was the one surprising quality about the film, which I guess ultimately failed, because it's derailment of story, but yet again, many lessons was learn't from that plot. But on the surface, FV, is just another bad T.A. pic, just of a bit higher stature to many others, which for a known star, his first pic, again, is something he'll wanna forget, but you won't forget Wendall. But it is addictively entertaining. I'll give you that. Choice of B and W opening airport scene, I liked too, in contrast to the following wide shot of the tree lined road, in to P.S. Liked the music too.

Some trendy movie goers take themselves's way too seriously, who are they trying to impress, parroting establishment criticts? You can disagree with the subject matter of movies like Fraternity Vacation, but to say the movie wasn't well made is pretty idiotic. I remember watching this movie on U.S.A up all night with Gilbert Godfried in the early 90's. I've had a crush on Kathleen Kinmont ever since and still do. I never understood why she never made a bigger mark. Shery J Wilson is stunning and bring's quiet dignity to an otherwise cliché'd character. Tim Robbins Steven Geofrry's and John Vernon deliver the most laughs by far. Liegh Mcloskey and Matt McCoy have memorable moments as the lead character's nemesis while Amanda Bearse is the perfect snob, she obviously drew from this performance when playing darcy of married with children. Cameron Dye is the weak link in the film, primarily because his character isn't really well written at all. The movie is predictable and sexist...but no one goes to a movie entittled Fraternity Vacation to be shocked and enlightened about the finer points of structural feminism, so I reject that sort of criticism, people get off your soap boxes. This movie is 2nd only to porky's of all the 80's sex comedies. Hardbodies was good too, but not as funny as Fraternity Vacation and the producers wisely made better use of Kathleen Kinmont. I recommend this movie to anyone with a sense of humor. If your offended by Bikini clad bimbos and man whores jockeying for sexual dominance , that's a personal problem and the movie isn't bad because it's subject matter doesn't appeal to you, that's tantamount to saying the Excorcist is bad because some people don't like horror flicks.

Some of these films stand out more so than others, but this mid 80s college / teenage sex comedy attempt "Fraternity Vacation" doesn't do a whole to stay in one's memory when compared to most of these type of films. Little is talked about it, as for most part it's rather uninspired and tame, outside the best cheeky sequence involving Barbra Crampton and Kathleen Kilmont getting their kits off. Instead the raunchiness that could have erupted tended to focus more so being soft- hearted led by its charmingly gawky and honest performance by Stephen Geoffrey's. Along for the summer time fun in Palm Springs is some familiar faces with a great ensemble cast in Tim Robbins, Cameron Dye, Sheree J. Wilson (who simply looks gorgeous), Amanda Bearse, Matt McCoy and the rib-tickling John Vernon as the town's stringent sheriff. The jokes are familiar and the scenarios predictable in its premise of the frog getting his princess, but the script is witty enough, pacing moves at a fast clip and the cast etch out amusing performances.

"We do everything together."

Trivial, surprisingly tame and unsurprisingly moronic sex comedy, a typical product of the 80's. One of those insignificant little pictures that are not worth seeking out to see, but are good-natured enough to be pretty painless experiences if you actually find yourself watching them. Not exactly the kind of movie you expect to see Tim Robbins starring in, but I guess he really needed the work. (*1/2)

One of my favorite pastimes is scanning old pawn shops and video stores for movies that are long out of print and fit firmly in cheezy genres like campy horror or teen sex romps. Thankfully, cheap DVD pressings of these movies are starting to surface more and more often. I picked up this title at Walmart for $2.88 Canadian.

It's neat to see Tim Robbins in one of his earlier roles. The movie itself is quite watchable, but far from a masterpiece of comedy. The acting is not as bad as some I have seen and there are a few laughs. Pick this one up if you get the chance. It's got a pretty good soundtrack (if you like 80's cheese)and a no brainer plot whose twists you can spot from 20 miles away. The DVD is a really clean print and is not filled with digital artifacts like so many of these cheaper releases. The audio (music and dialogue) is crisp and well mastered. COnsidering this film is nearly 20 years old, I was surprised that I hadn't heard of it sooner. It dosen't quite have the potential for a cult classic, being inferior to Animal House and Ski School, but it would be fun at a party. Tim Robbins is really great and gets quite a bit of screen time. The women are quite attractive and there is some gratuitous nudity (classic 80's formula).

Fraternity Vacation is the classic teen comedy that follows 'Mother' (Tim Robbins) and Joe (Cameron Dye), two fraternity boys, utilizing nerdy Wendell (Stephen Geoffreys) whose parents' promise of helping their fraternity if they "teach him a few of the tricks of the trade" will have them spending time in sunny Palm Springs committed to their mission but also on trying to win a bet with two rival fraternity members.

You can tell how influential movies like this were for what would later come in the late 90s and 2000s. Teens doing what they like better: partying, chasing romantic interests, drinking, pulling pranks, etc. As usual in movie of those years, the actors weren't exactly young enough to play these roles: Tim Robbins had 27 years when the movie came out; Cameron Dye 26.

One of the things the movie does well is in keeping you engaged since it is a very eventful movie despite the natural lacks of its kind. When the trio arrives at Palm Springs, they lose no time and go to the swimming pool to meet some ladies. It doesn't take long for two girls to approach them and what began in chit chat progresses to the boy's room where Mother and Joe's euphoria upon ogling the attractive Marianne (Kathleen Kinmont) and Chrissie (Barbara Crampton) would make the Cheshire Cat's smile pale in comparison. The fun continues when the duo meets Charles (Leigh McCloskey) and J. C. (Matt McCoy), members of a rival fraternity, and they suggest the idea of betting on who they consider the most attractive girl, Ashley (Sheree J. Wilson). The first one to be with her wins 1000$.

Fraternity Vacation leans on silly jokes and prejudices to produce humor, some of the times succeeding, other times not so much. It is full of implausible events as most of these movies, rushed situations, underdeveloped characters, and simplistic unpretentious aims. Nonetheless it manages to be better than most of its kind where bad-taste humor consists of the go-to formula. Comparing Fraternity Vacation to something like American Pie would be like comparing Caviar to a Hot Dog.

Trust me - I saw this as a teen. I still think after 30 years - it is the WORST movie in all Hollywood history. Completely forgettable actors who couldn't get an audition on barney. Do not waste your time With this bile. I swear this movie almost made me go be a nun if people would agree to act in a movie as bad as this and think they did a good job. Its horrible

A pretty typical 80s teen/sex comedy with ingredients such as a nerd trying to lose his virginity, frat boys betting on who can sleep with the hot blonde first, an over protective parent breaking up a relationship, nudity, alcohol and spring break. There's a young Tim Robbins who starts as Larry 'Mother' Tucker and a few other familiar faces. Not recommended for the woke as there are some offensive scenes and behavior from the heroes of the story that will rub sensitive viewers the wrong way, otherwise an average film for the genre.

80s teen comedies can be very hit or miss. Sure there are the classics everyone knows and then there are less known ones that can be either cheap ripoffs or just down right bad. But this film was surprisingly entertaining. Yes it was funny and yes the premise is a bunch of guys try to get laid on spring break, but there is a lot more to this movie. The main character is a nerd who just wants to be accepted wether it's by his friends or by a girl. Meanwhile he seems the only guy who appears to be getting lucky which blows the minds of the frat guys and jocks which makes for some funny moments and reactions.

The humor is surprisingly smart at times and far more tame than say the American Pie movies. That does not mean this movie is bad or skips on the nudity, there is plenty. But the movie just seems to find the right playful balance between being silly and also raunchy when needed while also sending a message about the importance of treating people especially women with respect. Bottom line: the formula works and you should check this movie out.

Fraternity Vacation was a regular TV broadcasting on Brazilian channels, this picture got a cult status due the leading actor Stephen Geoffrey as Wendell Tvedt a sort of nerd guy with good manners, a slight silly and virgin, their mates Larry "Mother" Tucker (Tim Robbins) and Joe Gillespie (Cameron Dye) have hard assignment ordered by his rich farmer father to help him to get his first sexual experience.

However arriving at Palm Beach the untrained but somehow charismatic Wendell will getting several experiences with women, all them stayed grateful to him due his own clean personality, also with countless clumsy acting as swimming pool, once at nightclub when Wendell tries follows Mother's advices inviting the gorgeous girl called Nicole (Amanda Bearce) he having three options to start a courtship the two first didn't work out, then he throws his last one "What's about a quick one at parking?" worst this girl is daughter of the ill-tempered Chief Ferret (John Vernon) he relishes chasten foreigner young guys there, another highlights happen at Jail when Wendell faces Ferret when he treats so bad two "easy ladies" arrested there for good performance at work and on the restaurant when he meets the Nicole's father, guess who he really are?

Sounds silly, although harmless teenager sexy comedy due it even having some nudity scenes they aren't overdone, whichever the age of the audience will enjoy this classic and unforgettable comedy from the 80'!!

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First watch: 1990 / Source: TV-VHS-DVD / How many: 5 / Rating: 7.5.

All I have to say is Kathleen Kinmont and Barbra Crampton's scene is worth the rental alone!!! But anyways, This is a pretty fun and entertaining 80's teen comedy with an all-star cast. Tim Robbins, Stephan Geoffreys (Fright Night), and Cameron Dye (Valley Girl) are three buddies from Ohio State who travel to Palm Springs to spend spring break. There happens to be some rival frat guys there on vacation too. Eventually they make a bet to see which one could get laid first. There are some classic lines and some unexpectedly funny moments. Geoffreys (who went on to do pornography) is yet again playing the weird and bizarre nerd role (much like Fright night). Amanda Bearse his Fright Night co-star even pops up in the film. You get scream queens Crampton (re-animator) and Kinmont(Halloween4) nude together in the same scene and there is some decent t&a through out. Tim Robbins and Cameron Dye are the real leads of the film and both do a great job playing the horny frat guys. John Vernon is great as usual as the hard-nosed Sheriff who hates vacationers.

This was a movie that played a lot in Brazil when I was a kid and I remember thinking it was the coolest thing ever. On a rewatch 20 years later, it is pretty goofy. Now that doesn't mean I still didn't enjoy it. Sprinkle some light raunchy jokes with nostalgia and it's a loosey goose time.

You'll never so much as chuckle, but everything is played for laughs. It has a very overdone, light feel to it.

The cast is surprisingly good. The recognizable faces, legitimately good actors, and newcomers put in a full shift.

Which couldn't have been easy given a script of a spring break that was considerably less exciting than any I experienced in college. If this was meant to be an over the top spring break frat movie it failed on that score. The script borrowed heavily from other movies of the day, but only the tritest elements: nerd meets a nice girl, horny guys get punked out of certain sex by teasing women, practical joke rivalry between two frats, the one hot girl everyone wants but fails to get, etc.

An honest six stars for an enjoyable hour and half, as opposed to the fake review six stars of the terrible Rings of Power. Six stars.