El bravucón

An elementary school nerd, plagued by insecurity and the need to fit in, lives in a nightmare at the hands of a big, fearsome bully. Nearly twenty years later he's moved on with his life, has a son, and has made a name for himself as a successful writer. He returns home as a local celebrity to join the teaching staff, but once again encounters his old childhood nemesis who's bent on repeating the same torment despite their advanced ages. Not as bad as it sounds, featuring two likable, enthusiastic leads who provide some occasional laughs, but the frequent dedication to juvenile slapstick grows tiresome after a while. Fans of the actors may not mind. **

Much to my surprise, I was actually finding this to be an amusing film for the first hour or so. I laughed more than a few times, and there was a touch of humanity that seemed to fit rather well. Then, for no good reason, the writers tacked on a pathetic ending that left a bitter taste in my mouth. I would even say that this was a good movie for the most part, but the STUPID showdown at the end killed all credibility that had been created. How aggravating.

This movie is nicely done, and Tom Arnold is this really nice and lovable character who (even though he's a bully) you like a lot. A fun movie to watch anytime! Rick Moranis also plays a great character and proves once again he's a great actor.

This movie is wonderfully done, and the story is one for the whole family. Another classic from my childhood that still holds up today, and makes me laugh out loud. The characters are genuine and full of heart. It's a family friendly film about how bullying is bad. And although people might have their differences, they could still become friends in the end.

Rick Moranis and Tom Arnold star together as David Leary, and Roscoe "Fang" Bigger. One bullies the other, once as children, and again as an adult. The two actors play off each other very well, and its message about friendship is quite endearing.

It's worth a watch....

Predictable but still fun to watch. Everyone will be able to relate to this move, either as Davie or Rosco. Tom Arnold was great. Not as great as his True Lies part, but funny still. Rick Moranis is his typical wimpish self. Great movie for remembering your old school days.

(5 out of 10)