Better Off Dead...

Warner Bros. | Release Date: October 11, 1985

6.9	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 20 Ratings

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FelicityFenwickMay 18, 2017

I want my two dollars! Who hears that these days and doesn't harken back to this classic 80s comedy? I would think this is a credit proof movie and one that you just have to enjoy on a lazy afternoon and laugh with. It's a product of itsI want my two dollars! Who hears that these days and doesn't harken back to this classic 80s comedy? I would think this is a credit proof movie and one that you just have to enjoy on a lazy afternoon and laugh with. It's a product of its time and yeah it just kind of fits in there.… Expand

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Voodoo123Dec 31, 2022

This screwball comedy punches far above its weight with its satirical parody visual gag style that echoes the many 90s shows I grew up watching on Nickelodeon. The sense of fun throughout is infectious. Casting is superb. A real taste of 80:sThis screwball comedy punches far above its weight with its satirical parody visual gag style that echoes the many 90s shows I grew up watching on Nickelodeon. The sense of fun throughout is infectious. Casting is superb. A real taste of 80:s and 90's style of humour.… Expand

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billmarkmSep 24, 2022

I’m incapable of judging this movie on any objective criteria. If you grew up in the 80s, chances are it will speak to you. Deeply. And, to those of us to whom it speaks, understand that we must - MUST, I say - forgive John Cusak his manyI’m incapable of judging this movie on any objective criteria. If you grew up in the 80s, chances are it will speak to you. Deeply. And, to those of us to whom it speaks, understand that we must - MUST, I say - forgive John Cusak his many future crappy films. No matter how many there might be. And there are so many.… Expand

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Gamzguy17Aug 21, 2021

With none of the so-called ‘jokes' landing, the film very much lives up to its title and encourages the audience to commit the tragic act.

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Homer_SteelJul 17, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A TIMELESS and Hysterical movie Masterpiece! I saw it countless times back in the 80s and several times there after, one of my FAVORITE scenes. Is where Lane spills Gasoline all over himself, only to have Mrs. Smith light up a Cigarette and blow herself up. Also when the two Japanese Guys would pull up next to him at the Traffic light signal ever single Time. EXTREMELY entertaining without a doubt.… Expand

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