Rating: 
Summary: American Graphitti wasn't this crass....or funny
Review: Reviewers who liken this modest film and it's ribald humor to "American Graphitti" are just lazy...and they're under the mistaken impression that "Graphitti" is something other than the overwritten, over-long vanity project it is. "Porky's" takes an engaging story of high school adventure, adds a good number of memorable characters, slips in a condemnation of anti-semetism, then douses the whole affair liberally with outrageous pranks and sex-obsessed imagery. Granted, it's not a film for Bible Belters or other people who are easily offended, but it should appeal to just about everyone else.Bob Clark wrote and directed this unassuming but endearing little film some 19 years ago, and the dialogue and visuals still retain their comic clarity. The "serious" moments in this film don't drag like most movie messages, but rather give some depth to the otherwise loony/sex-crazed teenagers of Angel Beach High. Like any substantive comedy, "Porky's" has at least two perfect characterizations: Beulah Ballbricker, the waddly and nosey girl's gym teacher, and PeeWee Morris, the All-American pervert who measures his "tallywhacker" every day and charts his findings. The supporting cast is largely comprised of 'unknowns,' and in this simple film the lack of star power means no distractions. "Porky's" was a huge hit for obvious reasons, and the "secrets" of it's success are mirrored in "American Pie," yet another subversive teen sex flick. Of the two sequels to this film, the first ("Porky's 2") is definitely worth seeing, and the second (you guessed it..."Porky's 3") is an entirely un-essential viewing experience. I would have given this DVD 5 stars, but the lack of special features (not to mention the un-exceptional sound) forced me to dock this release a star. However, the DVD is a better buy than the VHS edition, especially if (like me) you are likely to wear out your copy from repeat viewings. -Mic
Rating: 
Summary: A comedic classic, but is it art?
Review: "Porky's" was well-known for years after its release; I must have been about six years old, but by the time I hit grade four, guys were still talking about it. By then, I had another classic raunchfest to represent my generation ("Revenge Of The Nerds"), but "Porky's" need take no truck from later pretenders to the throne. Director Bob Clark went on to direct other films, including two progressively worse sequels, but this one will forever stand the test of time. Kim Cattrall is immortalized as 'Miss "Lassie" Honeywell' in the 2nd funniest section of the movie, and Dan Monahan may never live down being typecast as "Pee Wee", but over twenty years later, the jokes still work. The T&A doesn't tittilate as much now as it did then, but you can still imagine teen boys laughing hysterically the first time they watch it. I will confess to having a bit of sentimental feelings for this film, hence the 3 star rating. A lousy movie, yes. But endlessly watchable. Live with the hypocrisy.
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Summary: Great Dirty Little Comedy!!!!!
Review: This aint a comedy you can sit and watch with the fammilly due to its filthy little bits and peaces! But for those who like a cheeky comedy then you cant go past Porkys! Its hillarious and fun and i need not reveiw it as many would have done so by now for you to get the idea of the plot! I hadnt laughed so hard in years untill i recently saw this film for the first time, and i was still in side splitting pain from laughing so hard the second time around! This is a great comedy! and a must see for those of you who like that dirty type of comedy like i do! After all, where do you think my username came from? :) I gotta only recomend part 1 tho! Part 2 & 3 I thought where no where near as good as the first, maybe if you find them dirt cheap theyd be worth owning just to keep as a collection, but this first one is the must have for you fans of smut comedy! I also recomend "Screwballs" to go with this! if it ever gets released on DVD?
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Summary: Not one of those cheesy 80's comedys....this one is funny!
Review: During the 1980's it seemed like the screens where beeing flocked with useless teenage films where woman showed there breasts and the kids partyd in a moive with no plot! This movie is not one of those cheesy 80's flicks! altho it does go along the same lines this movie always has me in side splitting laughter every time! Its hilarious gags and jokes of a bunch of kids in highschool have one crazy time trying to get into a strip club and beeing rejected and humiliated by the owner! So they plan there revenge to get back at him! No bonus features is not a problem with this movie! If your into a dirty type of comedy then this is the must have! I cant say either of its seaqulls are any good, so my recomendation is just get the first one here! Its not a fammily comedy, its not a movie you will want to show to your grandmother, its got planty of crude and rudeness. But if your like me, youll love! I even stole my user name here from a joke from the movie!!!!
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Summary: Howard Stern wants to remake THIS?
Review: Howard Stern has inked a deal to remake this movie.
Maybe this time it will be funny.
I've never liked this movie. After ANIMAL HOUSE and CADDYSHACK, I thought this was a big step down in rowdy comedies. I didn't like any of the characters and would've enjoyed seeing them further victimized by the corrupt hillbillies at Porky's bar. There was just something smug and smarmy about their attempts to have sex. And I never thought what they did was as funny as they did. They crack themselves up the whole movie.
It made me realize that what really works in comedy is when the characters DON'T find their predicaments so hilarious.
(Although the old principal cackling at the gym teacher's description of the shower scene was funny). When the movie tries to find something to say (about anti-Semitism), it comes off as clunky and definitely unfunny.
On the prurient side, one of my buddies was disgusted by the abundance of male nudity. "Come on, who wants to see all these naked guys running around!" I know humor is highly subjective, but I never liked PORKY's. And the sequels? Forget about it.
But I did like THE HOLLYWOOD KNIGHTS.
Go figure.
Rating:
Summary: A comedic classic, but is it art?
Review: "Porky's" was well-known for years after its release; I must have been about six years old, but by the time I hit grade four, guys were still talking about it. By then, I had another classic raunchfest to represent my generation ("Revenge Of The Nerds"), but "Porky's" need take no truck from later pretenders to the throne. Director Bob Clark went on to direct other films, including two progressively worse sequels, but this one will forever stand the test of time. Kim Cattrall is immortalized as 'Miss "Lassie" Honeywell' in the 2nd funniest section of the movie, and Dan Monahan may never live down being typecast as "Pee Wee", but over twenty years later, the jokes still work. The T&A doesn't tittilate as much now as it did then, but you can still imagine teen boys laughing hysterically the first time they watch it. I will confess to having a bit of sentimental feelings for this film, hence the 3 star rating. A lousy movie, yes. But endlessly watchable. Live with the hypocrisy.
Rating:
Summary: American Graphitti wasn't this crass....or funny
Review: Reviewers who liken this modest film and it's ribald humor to "American Graphitti" are just lazy...and they're under the mistaken impression that "Graphitti" is something other than the overwritten, over-long vanity project it is. "Porky's" takes an engaging story of high school adventure, adds a good number of memorable characters, slips in a condemnation of anti-semetism, then douses the whole affair liberally with outrageous pranks and sex-obsessed imagery. Granted, it's not a film for Bible Belters or other people who are easily offended, but it should appeal to just about everyone else. Bob Clark wrote and directed this unassuming but endearing little film some 19 years ago, and the dialogue and visuals still retain their comic clarity. The "serious" moments in this film don't drag like most movie messages, but rather give some depth to the otherwise loony/sex-crazed teenagers of Angel Beach High. Like any substantive comedy, "Porky's" has at least two perfect characterizations: Beulah Ballbricker, the waddly and nosey girl's gym teacher, and PeeWee Morris, the All-American pervert who measures his "tallywhacker" every day and charts his findings. The supporting cast is largely comprised of 'unknowns,' and in this simple film the lack of star power means no distractions. "Porky's" was a huge hit for obvious reasons, and the "secrets" of it's success are mirrored in "American Pie," yet another subversive teen sex flick. Of the two sequels to this film, the first ("Porky's 2") is definitely worth seeing, and the second (you guessed it..."Porky's 3") is an entirely un-essential viewing experience. I would have given this DVD 5 stars, but the lack of special features (not to mention the un-exceptional sound) forced me to dock this release a star. However, the DVD is a better buy than the VHS edition, especially if (like me) you are likely to wear out your copy from repeat viewings. -Mic
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Summary: Alex Karras made me buy this movie
Review: Remember all the goopy roles Alex has accepted, down through the years? Well, as soon as his redneck sheriff bellowed "Grab everything that kills!" I knew I had to have a copy. Everything the other reviewers says is pretty much the straight dope - but the sheriff rocks. Keep an eye out for him.
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Summary: FORGET ''AMERICAN PIE'' WATCH THIS CULT CLASSIC
Review: IN THIS VERY RAUNCHY COMEDY, A GROUP OF TEENAGERS SNEAK INTO A STRIP CLUB AND WHEN THEY GET ROBBED OF THEIR MONEY BY THE OWNER, THEY ALL PLOT REVENGE. I'M WARNING YA, RIGHT NOW, PARENTS, IF YOU HAVE THIS MOVIE, KEEP THIS MOVIE SOMEWHERE YOUR KIDS CAN'T GET TO IT BECAUSE THIS MOVIE HAS A LOT OF NUDITY, INCLUDING SCENES WHERE THEY SHOW BOYS' PENISES. BUT OTHER THAN THAT, IT'S A STRAIGHT UP FUNNY MOVIE ABOUT TEENAGE LIFE IN THE 50S. EVEN AFTER ALL THESE YEARS, THIS MOVIE IS STILL FUNNY AND ENTERTAINING. FOLLOWED BY TWO SEQUELS.
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Summary: great comedy!
Review: Porky's, a great comedy about a group of ... high schoolers set in the 1950's.Pee Wee is always funny.Lots of great laughs.The shower scene is some pretty funny stuff.This is the one that made teen sex comdies popular.People of all ages love this movie.If you're looking for lots of laughs and don't mind dirty humor this movie is for you.This is one of my favorites.
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