Class of Nuke 'Em High Part II: Subhumanoid Meltdown

A perfectly good entry in the Nuke 'Em High series. Lots of toxic goodness for everyone. I've seen some terrible movies made recently which don't come close to these sub standards of movie making. But seriously it not serious and that why you watch this stuff, its time to chill out and laugh. Exactly what I wanted it to be.

Before I start, I feel I should reveal that long ago I was a Troma fan. I loved movies like "The Toxic Avenger" and "Troma's War". But the last Troma movie I liked was "Tromeo & Juliet" - after that, with movies like "Citizen Toxie", "Terror Firmer", and "Poultrygeist", I just didn't find their brand of humor funny anymore. They now seem to be trying too hard, screaming in our ears "HA HA, ISN'T THIS FUNNY?" Anyway, when I got my hands on "Class Of Nuke 'Em High Part II", I decided I would give it a chance, seeing it came from Troma during the period that they were at their height.

Unfortunately, I found this older movie to be just as bad as the product Troma is currently putting out - possibly even worse. The screenplay credit lists SIX writers, which should give you some idea of what a mess the final product is. It's such a mess, that the movie often depends on a narrator to explain some of the characters and what's going on. But there's still a lot about the movie that will have you scratch your head. Every character is basically running around screaming and not much more. None of this is funny, and nothing about the movie is funny, unless you find the idea of a library named after President Nixon funny. There's also an awful music score, and a feeling that the director is trying to be grotesque in every shot.

There's one good thing in the movie. There are some stop-motion animated sequences, and they're quite good for what was a very low budget. But even if you're interested in animation, you should still skip this movie.

You've got to be a die-hard fan to embrace this one. Sounds corny? It's meant to be goofy. The class of nuke 'em high is back, and this time they're in college! I remember watched this as a kid, I am thankful for that. This is a great film with a tone reminiscent of Doctor Detroit. If you love silly, this should be a rewarding experience for you. Granted, most supporting characters were one-dimensional. There's something very nostalgic about it. I urge you to see it with an open mind. It will either surprise or disappoint you, depending on what your expectations are. I laughed and was moved and all of that good stuff. It gets 7 out of 10 from me.

Brick Bronsky stars as an intellectual muscle man who ends up protecting the girl of his dreams (Translated the only girl who will sleep with him) from corporation lackeys as well as a group of fat bikers who dominate the college. Oh and there are subhumanoids who are created and melt down with little of explanation, although the professor(Lisa Gaye) who sports a Marge Simpson haircut has a cure and being that Bronsky's girlfriend is a subhumanoid, he wants the cure. Of course education takes a backseat to non-stop bizarre set-pieces. Because last month was Halloween I did a non-stop binge on horror movies (AKA movies found in my horror section)and I saw this with the first. The first movie was made with gross out humor but also with restraint that things never got too out of control. Not so here, as Class Of Nukem High II is so bizarre and surreal that it's a non-stop assault on not only your senses but also your common sense and your physical being in general. You will not find a more weird film and yet I admit some of this went a long way, just not enough to be worth putting money down on. Reviewing this movie is hard because it's meant to be bizarre and there is tons of imagination and moments where the humor works but it's just so weird. And my taste in movies is hardly mainstream.

** Out of 4-(Fair)

This sequel to the 1986 cult classic "Class of Nuke 'Em High" is a rather disappointing film. The action takes place at the Tromaville Institute of Technology or T. I. T. For short. College newspaper reporter Roger Smith (Brick Bronsky) strikes out with all the ladies. He volunteers for a sexual experiment to score and a get a nice $8.00. Roger falls in love with Victoria, a subhuman being that is part of the experiment. The subhumans have lips in their navel. When Roger discovers this he is put off, but his love for Victoria reigns supreme.

There is a problem with the subhumans eventually melting down. Roger must find a way to save his love before she turns into a big pile of goo.

There are some cool things about this sequel like Tromie the giant mutant squirrel, but Class of Nuke 'Em High II is just an attempt to cash in on the popularity of the original film. Although Troma has produced some real duds, they've also made some the best B horror movies too. For hardcore fans only! If you want to watch some good sequels to Class of Nuke 'Em High skip straight to Return to Nuke 'Em High Volumes 1 and 2.