Meatballs 4 (1992)
** 1/2 (out of 4)
If you're looking for something that will one day appear on one of those Sight and Sound polls then you're better go elsewhere. If you're looking for something truly stupid, vulgar and funny then MEATBALLS 4 is just for you. Now listen, there's no question that the majority of people are going to hate this movie but if you enjoy silly comedy that is clearly leftover stuff from the 80s then this here offers quite a bit. The story is pretty simple as Ricky Wade (Corey Feldman) is hired by a camp owner (Jack Nance) who finds his business falling apart due to a rival camp. Wade's main goal is to win a water sports contest but soon the stakes are higher than normal. Again, if you're looking for something smart then look elsewhere. I've always enjoyed watching this film because it's just so childish and so bad in so many ways that I can't help but laugh at it and have a good time. Feldman is clearly the perfect choice for this guy as he can be stuck up and deliver smart lines like no one else. Fans of his will enjoy watching him here and while the performance isn't Oscar-worthy it's at least good enough for this type of film. Nance comes across with a maniac performance that is so goofy and over-the-top that you can't help but love it. The supporting cast fit their roles just fine for what it's worth. The comedy is all very childish with the typical sex and fart jokes but we've also got the fat guy no one likes but of course he's going to prove to be a winner by the end. MEATBALLS 4 is a just a cheap sex comedy but it made me laugh.
** 1/2 (out of 4)
If you're looking for something that will one day appear on one of those Sight and Sound polls then you're better go elsewhere. If you're looking for something truly stupid, vulgar and funny then MEATBALLS 4 is just for you. Now listen, there's no question that the majority of people are going to hate this movie but if you enjoy silly comedy that is clearly leftover stuff from the 80s then this here offers quite a bit. The story is pretty simple as Ricky Wade (Corey Feldman) is hired by a camp owner (Jack Nance) who finds his business falling apart due to a rival camp. Wade's main goal is to win a water sports contest but soon the stakes are higher than normal. Again, if you're looking for something smart then look elsewhere. I've always enjoyed watching this film because it's just so childish and so bad in so many ways that I can't help but laugh at it and have a good time. Feldman is clearly the perfect choice for this guy as he can be stuck up and deliver smart lines like no one else. Fans of his will enjoy watching him here and while the performance isn't Oscar-worthy it's at least good enough for this type of film. Nance comes across with a maniac performance that is so goofy and over-the-top that you can't help but love it. The supporting cast fit their roles just fine for what it's worth. The comedy is all very childish with the typical sex and fart jokes but we've also got the fat guy no one likes but of course he's going to prove to be a winner by the end. MEATBALLS 4 is a just a cheap sex comedy but it made me laugh.